Past Events

CALENDAR LIST

Events List Navigation

Somerset Festival of Nature

Saturday 5 May 2018 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Nature and conservation organisations from across Somerset will be kick-starting a month of wildlife fun, with activities including bird watching, bat walks and conservation skills.

Location: Fyne Court, Broomfield Bridgewater, Somerset TA5 2EQ United Kingdom
Read More
Somerset Festival of Nature logo

Sing and stroll at Otterhead Lakes

Sunday 6 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn simple songs and take a melodic meander through this enchanting nature reserve.

Location: Otterhead Lakes TA3 7EE
Read More
Otterhead upper lake. Photo: Mark Robinson

Dawn chorus

Saturday 12 May 2018 @ 5:00 am - 7:00 am

testGet up with the larks to enjoy the dawn chorus and learn the songs and calls of the birds as they awaken, with Somerset Ornithological Society.

Location: Otterhead Lakes TA3 7EE
Read More
Sunrise through woodland trees

Monitoring riverflies

Saturday 12 May 2018 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Training for volunteers to learn how to monitor river quality and identify freshwater invertebrates, to support the Culm Community Crayfish project.

Location: Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre, Riverside Hemyock, Devon EX15 3SH United Kingdom
Read More
Mayfly Nimph close-up

Hedges, herbs and history

Saturday 19 May 2018 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Delve into the wonderful world of hedges, hedgerow plants and hedge-laying techniques.

Location: Yarcombe Village Hall EX14 9AD
Read More
strip of hedge with herbs and wild flowers growing

Wildwood Open Sunday

Sunday 20 May 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore the wonderful woods and join Neroche Woodlanders for family activities, have-a-go crafts for grown-ups, tea and cakes. Woodland, local and natural products for sale.

Location: Young Wood community woodland Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset TA3 5AZ United Kingdom
Read More

Bats by the Riverside

Thursday 24 May 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Discover the different species of bat living along the River Culm. Talk and guided walk with Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project

Location: Culmstock Village Hall Culmstock, Devon EX15 3HQ United Kingdom
Read More
Pipistrellus bat in flight

Feel Good Fridays Forest Bathing

Friday 25 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 2:00pm on day Last of the month, repeating until Wednesday 31 October 2018

'Forest bathing' is latest way to de-stress in woodlands. Join Neroche Woodlanders deep in the Neroche Forest to 'bathe' in the beautiful surroundings, sounds and smells of the woods.

Location: Young Wood community woodland Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset TA3 5AZ United Kingdom
Read More

Stockland Country Fair

Monday 28 May 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Traditional country fair with old-fashioned games, country crafts and demos, falconry displays, an amazing uni-cycling magician, live music, storytelling, ice-creams, afternoon teas and a bar!

Location: Stockland Village Hall Stockland, Devon  EX14 9EF United Kingdom
Read More

Wild day out at Castle Neroche

Tuesday 29 May 2018 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Join staff and volunteers from the Blackdown Hills AONB, Neroche Woodlanders and the Forestry Commission for a free activity filled day for the family. Activities will include bug hunting, wild art, bush craft, practical conservation work and more. This event is free but booking is essential! Click here to book for a wild day out

Location: Castle Neroche, Castle Neroche Buckland St Mary, Somerset TA20 3JZ United Kingdom
Read More
+ Export Events