Wildlife Events

Simon Griffiths sculpture forthcoming exhibitions

Simon Griffiths' wildlife sculptures will appear at a range of exhibitions around the UK in the next few months.

Simon's unique sculptures are quite stunning, and some have fooled people into thinking the animals are alive!

Bombay Natural History Society Nature Camps and Online Courses

BNHS Nature Camps across India and abroad and Online Courses

Dragonfly Day & Rodley NR Springwatch

Date: Saturday 9 June

Dragonfly Day & Rodley NR Springwatch to launch the British Dragonfly Society's National Dragonfly Week 

National Dragonfly Week

Date: Saturday 9 June to Sunday 17 June 2012

An annual week of dragonfly events all across the UK.  Many of the events will be dragonfly walks where you will be able to see dragonflies in their wetland habitats and learn about their lifecycle and ecology.

Marine Mammal Observation and Passive Acoustics Course

Date: 3rd - 9th September

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) have on offer six places on a practical training week in Marine Mammal Observation and Passive Acoustics off the South West coast of Ireland. Training will be on board the newly refitted RV Celtic Mist and involve discussion and instruction in the application of the Irish guidelines, as well as their practical application in the field.

Otters and fisheries - Conference

Date: 7th November

Economics as if life mattered: Can we shape economic policy to save species? Symposium at ZSL London Zoo

Date: 25th of May, 2012

What does the global economy have to do with orangutans, polar bears, spotted owls, elephants and cod?  

24 hour wildlife walks in Somerset

Date: 2nd - 3rd June

The very popular annual Avalon 24 event, consisting of a myriad of exciting guided walks on the Avalon Marshes nature reserves, near Glastonbury, returns for its fourth year in 2012. This wildlife extravaganza will take place during the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of June, coinciding with The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2012

Date: Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 10am to 5pm daily (4pm Saturday) Free entry.

Over 150 works of art shortlisted for this year’s competition - from established and exciting new artists - will be on display and for sale in the main gallery raising awareness and funds for critically endangered mammals supported by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.

IWDG Cape Clear Whale-Watching Weekend courses

Date: May 25-27th, July 20-22nd, & September 7-9th

The IWDG is running three weekend whale-watching courses in summer 2012 on Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork on May 25-27th, July 20-22nd, & September 7-9th. These will be led by Pádraig Whooley, IWDG Sightings co-ordinator

Beauty of Birds: a beginner’s guide to birds, their natural history and how to study them

Date: 2 - 4th June

This is a 3-day course aimed at amateur bird enthusiasts wanting to gain an understanding of why birds are so special. Participants will be introduced to practical field skills in the behavioural ecology and conservation of birds.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust events

Date: All year

Northumberland Wildlife Trusts holds events all year round.

National Insect Week

Date: Monday 25 June - Sunday 1 July 2012

National Insect Week is a week-long national initiative which sees insect-inspired events take place right across the UK.

Hertfordshire Wildlife Trust events

The Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust run a selection of wildlife events throughout the year.

What’s on at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve - 2011

Date: Throughout 2012

Leighton Moss in Lancashire is one of the RSPB's best know reserves. There is always something happening at Leighton Moss, so see below for a list of all the events happening in 2010.

A Year of Walks with the National Trust

The National Trust has listed 12 walks, one per month. The best times to see the best National Trust properties, and the wildlife you might see along the way.