Engaging People with the Natural World
through Collaborative Action
Wild Encounters
Find out about the Bristol Natural History Consortium projects
Find out about the Bristol Natural History Consortium and how it all began
Investigate what we've learned from our various projects
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News
Festival of Nature
Join the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world for a summer of wildlife events across the Bristol and Bath region!
Thank you to everyone who took part in our events in 2020 - we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Our update on Festival of Nature in light of coronavirus can be found here
Leptophyes punctatissima
Speckled Bush Cricket
What Happened in 2020?
Take a look back at the Festival of Nature events that took place in 2020
Take Action for Nature
Festival of Nature is a great place to be inspired, get involved and help support the nature in your area. If you’re looking for new ideas you’ve come to the right place!
- Happy 1st birthday to everyone at @BackyardNatUK! We’re proud to support the #BackyardNature campaign – because by… https://t.co/Z0S3jaRvIs
- Happy birthday @BackyardNatUK! In their first year they have planted wildflower seeds to #SaveTheBees, provided foo… https://t.co/G6aKl78GgJ
- Happy birthday to @BackyardNatUK! In their first year 10,000 people have signed up, they have planted 15 million wi… https://t.co/6lopn5eDWW
Erithacus
rubecula
Common Robin
Meet the 2020 festival supporters
Meet the 2020 festival supporters.
Festival of Nature 2020 is made possible by our sponsors and supporters
Volunteer at the Festival
Volunteering with Festival of Nature is a great way to gain experience, network and develop your skills. Find out how to volunteer at this year's City Nature Challenge
Latest festival news
Find out the latest from the Festival of Nature. We're always looking for great nature stories, get in touch if you would like to write a guest blog!
Nuctenea umbratica
Walnut Orb-weaver
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Amara similata
Ground Bettle
Polygonia c-album
Common Butterfly
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Avon Wildlife Trust
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Bath & North East Somerset Council
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BBC Natural History Unit
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Bristol City Council
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
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Defra
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Forestry England
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National Trust
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University of Bath
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University of Bristol
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University of the West of England
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
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Woodland Trust
The Natural History Consortium is a charitable collaboration between these member organisations.
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