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Events Wales Nature Week 4-12 July

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Wales’ nature together.

Join an event, explore your local area, get creative, or simply pause and notice the nature around you – wherever you are 🌍💚

Visit our events calendar to find what’s happening near you and head to the main page for ideas and inspiration.

There’s something for everyone, from beginners to nature lovers. Events also take place across The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB reserves. Most are free and often include expert led guided walks.

Photography Competition to celebrate the nature of Merthyr Tydfil

MTBC photo competion

Calling all budding photographers! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!

It’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!

*Competition ends 1st July 2026*

To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.

Photography Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/Q3BaUhVSPy

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Areas: Merthyr Tydfil

June 02, 2026  - July 01, 2026

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Little Artist Competition to celebrate the nature of Merthyr Tydfil

MTBC little artwork competion

Calling all budding young artists! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!

Its’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!

*Competition ends 1st July 2026*

To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.

Little Artist Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/tBbu0Ugnwq

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Areas: Merthyr Tydfil

June 03, 2026  - July 01, 2026

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Artwork Competition to celebrate the nature of Merthyr Tydfil

MTBC artwork competion

Calling all budding artists! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!

It’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!

*Competition ends 1st July 2026*

To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.

Artwork Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/MbeBpxAPGd

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Areas: Merthyr Tydfil

June 03, 2026  - July 01, 2026

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Wales Nature Week Walk at Teifi Marshes

9th July 1:30pm - 3:00pm

For Wales Nature Week, why not come and enjoy some of the habitats and wildlife on the nature reserve with People & Wildlife Officer Gretchen Taylor.

This is a free guided walk aimed at adults but accompanied children and well behaved dogs on leads also welcome. We will explore various habitats and trails discussing what we see and hear. The main aim is to appreciate being in nature and chat informally about the habitats and wildlife found here. You'll also have the opportunity to hear about the changes to the visitor centre that will be happening in the near future.

Email g.taylor@welshwildlife.org to book your places.

Event organised by the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales

Location: Cilgerran

Areas: Pembrokeshire

June 11, 2026  - July 09, 2026

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Nature Day- nature on your doorstep Eirias Park

Conwy Bionet Nature Day 2026

4th July 11-3 pm Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay LL29 7SP

The day will highlight and celebrate the nature in our local green spaces/on our doorsteps; the great health and wellbeing benefits of connecting with nature and help signpost people to organisations/groups that they could get involved with.

The day will be a mix of stalls, workshops, and other fun activities for all the family related to our work with nature and communities including give-aways and artist led workshops.

Free event

Location: Colwyn Bay

Areas: Conwy

July 04, 2026

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Grassland Connections: Well-being and Nature Discovery Blaenrhondda

Grassland Connections English

Join us at Blaenrhondda Park on 4th July, 2–4pm for an afternoon of nature, creativity and wellbeing!

  • Nature crafts & green woodworking
  • Mindfulness activities
  • Grassland exploration

Celebrate Wales Nature Week with Grow Rhondda CIC, WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda, Welcome To Our Woods and partners.

Free Event! No booking necessary.

Location: Blaenrhondda Park

Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf

July 04, 2026

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Nature Unearthed Gnoll Country Park, Neath

Nature Unearthed Eng

4th July 11:00 – 16:00

Join us at the beautiful Gnoll Country Park as we kick off Wales Nature Week with a free, fun packed day full of hands‑on activities for all ages. Get up close with nature on bug hunts, wander the park’s rich habitats on guided meadow walks, and uncover the hidden creatures and plants that call Neath Port Talbot home.

Come along and connect with nature right on your doorstep!

Find out more here

Location: Neath

Areas: Neath Port Talbot

July 04, 2026

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Gwydir Castle Recorders’ Day

4th July 10:00 - 16:00

Free event

Gwydir Castle invites you to a Recorders’ Day at their gardens and wildlife meadows. The 15 acres of meadow are sloped, rich in Yellow Rattle, surrounded by stone walls and patches of scrub. These habitats offer a wealth of opportunity to record at this under-recorded site. The Gardens themselves provide further recording opportunity such as ponds, old buildings and formal planting.

There is ample parking at the Gardens and Meadows and toilets are available at the Castle. Hot drinks will be on offer, but please bring a packed lunch. Gwydir Castle has kindly agreed to waive their entrance fee for recorders on the day.

Book your free place here

Location: Gwydir Castle

Areas: Conwy

July 04, 2026

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Llandudno Junction litter-pick

5th July 10:00am - 11:30am

Showing that we care! Make an active and visible contribution to cleaning up our environment and show that it matters. Come and join the Conwy Valley Branch of the North Wales Wildlife Trust and our regular volunteers for our monthly litter-pick in Llandudno Junction.

No booking needed, just turn up on the day.

Event organised by North Wales Wildlife Trust.

Location: Llandudno Junction

Areas: Conwy

July 05, 2026

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Wildlife of Pentremawr Colliery – Guided Walk

5th July
10:30-12:30

Join Glo i Natur CIC for a guided wildlife walk at the former Pentremawr Colliery in Pontyberem, as part of Wales Nature Week. This walk will explore how nature has reclaimed this once-industrial site, transforming it into a haven for a wide variety of wildlife.

Discover the rich diversity of plants, insects, and other wildlife that now thrive on the old colliery landscape and learn why post-industrial sites like this can be so important for biodiversity. From colourful wildflowers and pollinating insects to other fascinating species, there is plenty to see and learn along the way.

Meet at the entrance to the site on the Heol Capel Ifan (B4317): ///crust.sailors.divisible

NB Please park at Pontyberem Recreation Ground Car park – a short walk away ///riches.grant.burglars

#Wales Nature Week Biodiversity@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Location: Pontyberem

Areas: Carmarthenshire

July 05, 2026

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Family nature day at Llangors Lake

Llangors Nature Day

4th July 10:00am - 2:00pm

Llangors Common, Llangors

Join the Local Nature Partnership for a relaxed celebration of the unique nature at Llangors Lake, perfect for families, visitors, and local residents.

Activities to include:

  • Guided Walks
  • Nature Scavenger Hunts
  • Pond Dipping
  • Nature Journaling

Be sure to come along and get your free wildlife recording pack!

Free event. Just turn up on the day!

Location: Llangors Lake

Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA

June 04, 2026

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Wales Nature Week ID Session Parc Taf Bargoed

Taf Bargoed event 10.07.2026 Eng

10 July 10 AM - 12 PM Parc Taf Bargoed Visitor Centre, Treharris

Join us for the Free Wales Nature Week ID Session and get up close with the amazing wildlife around you! This in-person event is perfect for anyone curious about nature and eager to learn how to identify plants, animals, and insects native to Wales. Whether you're a newbie or a nature pro, come along for a fun, relaxed session where you can ask questions and share discoveries. Don't miss out on connecting with fellow nature lovers!

We will meet in the carpark, in front of the visitor centre.

This walk may be over unseen forest trails and woodland banks so will not be suitable for pram and/or wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.

All children must be accompanied by adults and well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

For further information and to book your free place, click on the Eventbrite link

Location: Treharris

Areas: Merthyr Tydfil

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Yoga in Nature Llanyrafon Manor

4th July 2 sessions. 10:00- 11:00; & 11:30-12:30

Have you ever experienced yoga outdoors? Yoga For Health Wales are delivering yoga in the tranquil surrounding of Llanyrafon Manor to celebrate National Meadows Day, part of Wales Nature Week. The session will bring you closer to nature as you exercise and unwind amongst wildflowers, pollinators and the soothing melodies of birds in song.

10:00-11:00 Session: For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website

11:30-12:30 Session: For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website

Location: Cwmbran

Areas: Torfaen

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Story telling in Pontypool Park

July 8 17:00- 18:00

We are delighted to be joined in Pontypool Park by Daniel Morden, who will be telling the legendary Welsh story of Gwion Bach and his epic escape from the goddess Cerridwen. An exciting encounter of Gwion Bach transforming into different animals in order to escape, only for Cerridwen to change and pursue him as that animal’s predator! Come and listen to this magical and thrilling tale from long ago!

There will also be crafts following the story for children to colour in and create masks of some of the animals that feature in the story.

Audience: 7 and over

For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website

Location: Pontypool

Areas: Torfaen

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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.

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