Engaging People with the Natural World
through Collaborative Action
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Festival of Nature 2019
The UK's biggest free celebration of the natural world!
City Nature Challenge 26th - 29th April 2019
Bath Festival of Nature & Bristol Festival of Nature 1st-9th June 2019
Leptophyes punctatissima
Speckled Bush Cricket
City Nature Challenge
Between 26-29 April 2019, Bristol and Bath will unite to compete with 175+ cities on seven continents as we show the world how amazing our region is for people and nature.
Festival of Nature 2019 Events
Explore the amazing events that are taking place in 2019.
- RT @BristolZooGdns: Today is #InternationalDayOfForests and we like to do our bit. Our rainforest education session teaches children the im…
- Spring has officially sprung and as the weather warms remember to look out for our much-loved butterflies. Keep an… https://t.co/OWnzMkif2f
- RT @avonwt: "For me being outdoors is about spending time with my family" says Tom, a Bristol dad. Hear how he encourages his child's conne…
Erithacus
rubecula
Common Robin
Be part of the Festival
Join the amazing organisations, performers and communicators that make the festival happen. Find out how to register your interest in taking part.
Actions for Nature
The 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!
Meet the 2019 festival supporters
Festival of Nature 2019 is made possible by our sponsors and supporters.
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
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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 Commission
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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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