July 05, 2026 - 174 views
Wales Nature Week has returned bringing a wide range of wildlife walks, family festivals, creative workshops and conservation activities to communities across the country.
The annual initiative is seeing hundreds of events take place under this year’s theme, In Your Neighbourhood, celebrating the wildlife, green spaces and everyday nature found in places as diverse as city parks, school grounds, coastlines, gardens and community spaces.
More than 80 events are being held across Wales, with North Wales hosting a particularly strong programme of activities spanning Wrexham, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey and Eryri National Park.
In Colwyn Bay, families gathered at Eirias Park on Saturday for a Nature Day focused on wildlife found “on your doorstep”. The event featured interactive stalls, hands-on activities and workshops showcasing local organisations working to protect and promote biodiversity across Conwy.
Elsewhere on the same day, nature enthusiasts explored Minera Quarry in Wrexham on a guided walk that highlighted both its industrial heritage and the wildlife now thriving in the restored landscape. Participants also took part in recording species at Gwydir Castle near Conwy, helping to build a clearer picture of biodiversity in its gardens and meadows.
Further west, Llyn Celyn near Bala offered a different perspective on the natural world, with a guided paddleboarding session allowing participants to experience the reservoir’s wildlife from the water while taking time to slow down and connect with the environment.
Across the week, guided walks and storytelling events will be taking place in and around Eryri National Park, including the popular “Secrets of Cwm Idwal” walk, which combined geology, folklore and wildlife in one of Wales’ most iconic landscapes.
Other activities include evening swift walks in Holyhead, meadow walks focused on orchids and butterflies in Wrexham, and a series of Welsh language storytelling sessions designed to connect learners with traditional folk tales rooted in nature.
A highlight later in the week will be the Llyn Brenig Wildlife Bonanza on July 11, which will bring together families for conservation talks, nature trails and hands-on activities such as building bird boxes and bee hotels. The event showcased ongoing conservation work while encouraging younger visitors to take an active interest in local wildlife.
Speaking about the initiative, Natural Resources Wales said Wales Nature Week offered an opportunity for people of all ages to connect with nature and take practical steps to help it thrive.
Prys Davies, Executive Director for Strategy, Policy and Evidence at Natural Resources Wales, said: “We’re encouraging everyone to take a closer look at the nature on their doorstep, and to take simple, practical steps to help it thrive. Whether that’s creating space for wildlife at home, getting involved in local projects, or supporting conservation work, every action counts and adds up to real change.”
He added that Wales was facing a nature and climate emergency, and said initiatives like Wales Nature Week were increasingly important in helping people understand the value of healthy ecosystems.
