If you are missing Wales Nature Week, don’t worry! Our social channels are open year-round. Do keep posting and sharing your experiences of nature!
This year we are encouraging people to discover and enjoy the wealth of flora and fauna that surrounds us, under our theme: Celebrating Nature’s Treasures. The natural world is full of wonder, revealing nature’s treasures from the seemingly humble to the truly expansive, marvelling at the iridescent beauty of a starling’s plumage, to our breathtaking Welsh landscapes. Large and small, these are our treasures, our natural heritage, inherited by each generation to discover, celebrate and to protect.
Our partner briefing pack with all you need to know if you are running an event or supporting Wales Nature Week through your social media channels (pdf file)
Display the Wales Nature Week poster in your school, community space or workplace (pdf file)
Download our press release template for you to adapt and issue on behalf of your community group, LNP, school or business (word file)
Download the Wales Nature Week resources file and save the graphics to your desktop or device (zip file)
To view events in your locality e.g Swansea click on Events and select the location you are interested in.
NPT For Nature Meeting - Wales Nature Week
Nature is Fun! Alyn Waters Country Park
Coastal Wildlife Walk (ages 9-24) Cardigan Bay
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
Shrill carder Bee Day with Bumblebee Conservation Trust- RSPB Newport Wetlands
National Marine Week 22 July – 6 August
National Moth Week 22 -30 July
International Bog Day Event at Castell Nos
The Wonders of Moths at Garwnant
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
International Bog Day 23 July
Nightjar & Bats - Guided Walk & Survey at Castell Nos
Big Butterfly Count – Upper Killay
Noticing Nature Walk-Rogerstone
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
Pond dipping at Newport Wetlands
Reptile and Amphibian Walk, Swansea
Guided Bat Walk – Fendrod Lake
BumbleBee BioBlitz - Storey Arms, Breconshire
Brilliant Bats at Carew Castle
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
Allt Rhongyr Nature Reserve Work Party
Conservation Volunteer Day at Denmark Farm
Hwb y Gors Gardens celebration
Red Squirrels Walk and talk Clocaenog
Recording Pollinators at Forest Farm, Cardiff
Elusive orchids at Alyn Waters
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
Treasure our Pollinators at Friars Walk Newport
Wildlife Discovery Club at at Denmark Farm
River Taff shuffle at Bute Park
Exploring minibeasts and their habitat at Singleton Park
Bugs, Bees and Birds walk with Gavin Vella - Pontypool
Shelter Building at Cilgeran (Age 6+)
Fresh Air Fun at Cilgeran (Age 3+)
Nature’s Treasures in Bannau Brycheiniog
Discover pollinators at Giants Grave
Woodland creative play sessions at Craig Gwladus Woods
Discover a Hidden Nature Oasis at Clegir Mawr
Wildblitz Family Fun Day at Blaenrhondda
Dawn Dolphin Watch Cardigan Bay
Conservation Festival Cymru at Anglesey Sea Zoo
How many butterflies can you count! Marford Quarry
Summer Woodland Craft Day Crymlyn Bog
July and August are busy months for nature activities. In addition to Wales Nature Week there are some fantastic events you can take part in either at home, in your local park, nature reserve or on holiday!
The Big Butterfly Count 14th July - 6th August
The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment.
Further opportunities to explore and record nature are listed below. Spread the word, join in and support the campaigns on social media!
Dragonfly Week 15 – 23 July
International Bog Day 23 July
National Moth Week 22 -30 July
National Marine Week 22 July – 6 August
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 29 July - 6 August
International Bat Night 26-27 August
There will be something for everyone – from individual, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover. Nature is for everyone- no previous experience needed!
Any questions? Email us with any queries you have. We're here to help you participate in Wales Nature Week!
Resources & Activities Butterfly Conservation
Family activities at the Centre for Alternative Technology
Amphibian & Reptile Activity Sheets
PoMS Flower-Insect Timed Count
Animals, habitats and biodiversity
Wildlifetrusts looking after yourself and nature
Wildlifetrusts build a bug mansion
British Dragonfly Society resources
Wildlifetrusts make a hedgehog home
Plantlife discover wild plants