3 day Cumbria Nature Festival set to bring talks, walks and family fun
A new three-day nature festival is coming to Cumbria next month, with organisers promising a weekend full of talks, walks, workshops and family activities.
Cumbria Nature Festival will take place at Rivendell in Stainburn, near Workington, from Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th. The event will celebrate wildlife and the natural world, while giving people of all ages the chance to learn more about nature in Cumbria.
Festival will feature talks, activities and local groups
The festival is expected to include a wide mix of events across the weekend. Visitors will be able to enjoy expert talks, guided walks, workshops and hands-on activities.
A number of local wildlife and nature groups are also due to attend. These include RSPB West Cumbria Local Group, Workington Nature Partnership, Carlisle Natural History Society, Penrith Swift Group and the Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group.
That means people will be able to meet local experts and find out more about the wildlife and habitats found across the county.
Big names are set to appear
Several well-known speakers have already been announced for the festival.
They include Derek Gow, who is known for his work on species reintroduction, filmmaker and photographer Terry Abraham, and Paul Whitfield, director general of the Wildwood Trust. Local astronomer Stuart Atkinson is also expected to take part.
Their talks are likely to cover a range of topics linked to conservation, wildlife and the natural environment.
Plenty planned for families and children
The festival is not just aimed at wildlife experts. Organisers say there will also be plenty for families and children to enjoy.
Activities planned across the site include nature trails, crafting, clay modelling, bug identification and microscope sessions. There will also be space for workshops, live activities and other interactive events.
This should make the festival appealing to both serious nature lovers and families looking for something different to do.
Event aims to reconnect people with nature
Organisers say one of the main goals is to help people reconnect with the natural world.
Sam Griffin, from the festival committee, said nature can be found everywhere, from parks and gardens to fields and fells. He said many people are becoming more disconnected from it, and the festival aims to help change that.
The hope is that by getting people more interested in wildlife and the outdoors, more people will want to protect Cumbria’s natural environment in the future.
A new addition to Cumbria’s events calendar
With a mix of talks, activities and family-friendly events, Cumbria Nature Festival looks set to offer something for a wide audience.
The three-day event will give people the chance to explore wildlife, hear from experts and spend time outdoors, all in one place. For anyone interested in nature, or just looking for a different kind of day out, it could be one to watch next month.
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