We’ve been busy collating events from our fantastic partners for Wales Nature Week!
There’s still time to add in your event to join the Wales Nature Week celebration. Get in touch if you would like your event added!
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We want as many people in Wales to engage with nature. On your terms, at any time of the year. At home, in the park, at your school or workplace; nature reserve and in our stunning landscapes, coast and seascapes. Nature is for Everyone!
Introduction to Grasslands and wildflower surveying
Introduction to Grasslands and wildflower surveying
12 July 10:30-12:30
Join us for a workshop where you'll learn how to identify common wildflower species
Further information and booking details here
Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
Dragons and damsels Welshpool
Dragons and damsels Welshpool
13 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A guided walk around the ponds and wetlands at Welshpool Golf Club. This event is a fantastic way to celebrate Wales Nature Week and Dragonfly Week! Booking required. Further information and booking link: https://www.montwt.co.uk/events/2025-07-13-dragons-and-damsels
Welshpool
Areas: Powys
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Summer Tree identification Pengelli Wood
13 July 10:00am - 3pm
Have you ever stopped and wondered what type of tree that is? Expand your knowledge of tree ID in the summer, whether that's for general interest, woodland management or identifying wood for green woodworking and crafts.
Come and join Coppicewood College in the beautiful Pengelli Wood National Nature Reserve to - Identify common trees in Wales and UK.
Learn more about trees in a temperate rainforest setting and much more.
Cost: £45
Further information and booking details here
Pengelli
Areas: Pembrokeshire
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Nature Unearthed Margam Country Park
Nature Unearthed Margam Country Park
13 JULY 2025
The event will showcase the amazing work for nature of partners, organisation & individuals in Neath Port Talbot!
Margam Park
Areas: Neath Port Talbot
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands
Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands
13th July 10:00-15:00
A day of celebration and discovery will bring you close to dragonflies, as we celebrate 1 year since the launch of Newport Wetlands as a Dragonfly Hotspot.
The day will be jam packed with exciting activities:
- Guided dragonfly walks - ID course and guided walk with Steve Preddy, County Recorder. Please book a ticket to join his session. Start time 10am.
- Pond dipping - Open from 10:30am-2:30pm, Pay at the centre for your equipment, £4.50 each.
- Dragonfly crafting and spotting guides
- Knowledgeable guides on hand with any questions
Further information and booking details here
Newport
Areas: Newport
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Willow weaving Tir-Phil
Willow weaving Tir-Phil
13th July 1pm -2pm
Tir-Phil Community
Join Nature Makers Newport for a willow weaving session to weave their own fish
See all nature Maker activities here https://beacons.ai/naturemakersnewport
Tir-Phil
Areas: Caerphilly
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Vale Nature Festival
Vale Nature Festival
Help us celebrate Nature
Saturday 19 July 11:00 — 16:00
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 19, 2025
BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales
BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales
BioBlitz Festival 19th and 20th of July
Following on from Wales Nature week, conservation organisations from across Wales are coming together to celebrate nature and to record as many species as possible over the course of the weekend. We’ve got a packed schedule of walks, talks, tours, engagement stands and workshops over the whole weekend to get visitors involved in wildlife recording and interesting in nature. Further details
Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Community Science Volunteering Llandovery
Community Science Volunteering at The Carbon Community Llandovery
10 am - 4 pm
The Carbon Community, Glandwr Forest, Llandovery, SA20 0LW For further details and to register click here
Glandwr Forest is home to the Glandwr Forest Carbon Study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. Our Community Science Volunteering program brings people into the heart of the research to help achieve project aims. It is a wonderful day bringing together trees, science and people.
Llandovery
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: August 16, 2025
What to expect at events
There will be something for everyone – events for individuals, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover.
Wales Nature Week events are held each year at Wildlife Trust and RSPB reserves, local and national nature reserves, parks and community green spaces, schools and worship sites, beaches and coastal areas.
A typical event involves a guided walk at a nature site. An expert guide will point out plants and animals and the importance of the habitat and answer any questions you have. The vast majority of events are free*
*Entrance charge to a small selection of events may apply. This supports the valuable work the organisation carries out for nature.
Invited audience events
Language and our landscape – exploring the role of the Welsh language in nature connection
Thursday 10th July Invited audience event
There is a growing concern that people in the Western world are becoming disconnected from nature and the impact this is having on physical and mental health.
The Welsh language has been a central part of our culture for centuries. This session examines the role that language has to play in fostering a sense of place and stewardship of our environment.
This session will host speakers from Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri National Parks, as well as branding company Creo, as we explore how language can help to reconnect us with the natural spaces and landscapes around us.
This is a joint Green Advocates and Ymlaen event to celebrate Wales Nature Week.
Celebration of Wales Nature Week in beautiful Heath Park, Cardiff
Tuesday 15th July Invited audience event
We’ll be exploring the Meadows Health & Well-being Route whilst enjoying time to chat and get to know our fellow advocates. The Meadows Health and Wellbeing Route was part of Magnificent Meadows Cymru, a programme to restore over 500 hectares of wildflower meadows in Wales and connect local communities to these natural spaces. The project created two walking routes connecting the University Hospital of Wales to the meadows at Heath Park and promoted the use of these for the well-being of patients and staff.
Wild Oysters project school visits
Schools event
The Wild Oysters project will be hosting school visits down at Conwy Marina to celebrate Wales Nature Week. Students will participate in the Oyster Safari tour to explore oyster habitats and biodiversity. This will hopefully inspire the next generation of marine biologists!
Find out more about the Wild Oysters project
Check out these fantastic events taking place in summer! Why not take part and make it a summer of nature!
Swift Awareness Week 28 June – 6 July
Dragonfly Week 5 – 13 July
Big Butterfly Count 18th July – 10th August
National Moth Week 19-27 July
International Bog Day 27 July
National Whale & Dolphin Watch 26th July - 3rd August
National Marine Week 26th July - 10th August
International Bat Night 30 - 31 August
Big Meadow Search June-August
Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey June 1st - August 31st