Making Space for Nature Summer Events Programme - 2021
It's that time of year - That's right time to take time for fun and family, and we hope that through our nature-based summer events, you can find out more about the environment around you at the same time.
We have events and activities in a number of the towns that we work in, and they are open to anyone.
Check out the list below!
Photographic Exhibition
Falmouth Art Gallery and The Princess Pavilions, Falmouth. An abstract view on the nature around us, posing the question how can we more deeply appreciate it? Photographs by Falmouth University student, Daniel Wheeler, captured during a placement with Making Space for Nature (GI4G2).
Throughout June. Gallery open 10am – 4pm, closed Sundays. Booking is not needed to attend this exhibition.
St Austell Green White Gold Festival
Cemetery Park, St. Austell. Take part in a treasure hunt and find out about our green gardening volunteering opportunities.
Saturday 26th June 10am – 4pm. Booking is not needed to attend this event.
Cornish Hedging Workshop
Tregoniggie Woodland, Falmouth, TR11 4SN. Come along to learn a practical skill whilst helping restore old Cornish hedges in this cherished urban woodland.
Saturday 3rd July 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30 – 4.30pm. Maximum 10 people per session, so to guarantee your place, please email spacefornature@cornwall.gov.uk You are welcome to come along on the day.
BioBlitz
St Martin’s Churchyard, Liskeard, PL14 3AQ. Join us in a race against the clock to find as many different species as possible whilst learning some identification skills from experts.
Saturday 17th July 10am – 1pm (early birds can join from 8am to see the mammal traps opened). For more information and to book call 01872 302250 or email erccis@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Woodland Spruce Up
Lanchard Woods, Liskeard, PL14 4JL. A hands-on session to keep paths and glades clear at this recently reinvigorated river-side woods.
Saturday 24th July 11am – 1pm. For more information and to book call 07749712452 or email spacefornature@cornwall.gov.uk
Family Fun Day
Kinsman Estate, Bodmin. A chance to find out more about upcoming Making Space for Nature enhancements to the site. A full day of activities organised by the Tenants and Residents Association.
Saturday 31st July. To find out more please email lc111communityhub@gmail.com
Nature and Wellness
Castle Park, Liskeard, PL14 4JL. Come and explore a range of ways that engaging with nature can benefit your mental, social and physical health. Taster sessions and demonstrations including yoga, natural orienteering wood working.
Thursday 12th August 3 – 7pm Booking is not needed to attend this event. If you would like to involved as a provider please contact 07749712452 or email spacefornature@cornwall.gov.uk
Nature Celebration
Beacon Park, Falmouth, TR11 2AB. You can get involved with caring for our wonderful Cornish nature. Come along to find out how at this showcase of organisations working in sector.
Saturday 14th August. For more information and to book call 07483158016 or email spacefornature@cornwall.gov.uk
Liskeard Unlocked Tea Treat
Castle Park, Liskeard, PL14 4JL. Join us for a new take on the traditional tea treat with food supplied for all through the Real Junk Food Project. Activities include a teddy bears picnic, natural crafts, nature trail and fresh food demonstration.
Saturday 18th September 2-5pm. Booking is not needed to attend this event. Find out more at www.visitliskeard.co.uk/whats-on/
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