We hold events throughout the year, from willow-weaving workshops to wildflower identification courses. Two events have been held every year, a 'fungus foray' in October/November and the 'New Year Plant Hunt' in early January (full details of our New year Plant Hunts over the last ten years can be found here). The highlight for 2026 will be our third Really Wild Flower Show, to be held as part of the Natural Surroundings Wildflower Festival over the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June. Full details here.
For further information and bookings email: wildlife@naturalsurroundings.info or call on 01263 711091
2026 EVENTS CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
Thursday 12th Willow Workshop
Saturday 14th Winter Tree Workshop
11.00am-1.00pm. Natural Surroundings holds a very wide range of native trees and shrubs plus a few ‘exotics’. The winter months, without distracting leaves and flowers, is a great time to get to grips with the overall shape of the trees, as well as the bark, twigs and buds, which in many species are distinctive. £10 plus garden entry.
APRIL
Saturday 18th Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Friendly Gardening. More Details.
MAY
Saturday 2nd Bayfield Estate Guided Walk
10.30am - 12.30pm. A gentle stroll around this scenic estate with Simon harrap, timed to coincide with the flowering of Bluebells and other spring favourites and the first flush of leaves on the many different species of tree and shrub. £15.00 per person (£10 for children 7-17, not suitable for very small children), booking essential.
Thursday 28th Bat & Moth Evening
7.30pm-10pm. Evening is a very special time at Natural Surroundings and the valley is often delightfully tranquil. We will put our moth traps out and, weather permitting, should find a wide variety, from small and brown to big and colourful. In the meantime we will tack a stroll with our bat detector, which helps to find and identify not only bats, but also bush-crickets! £20 per person including a hot drink. Booking essential. You will be welcome to return in the morning when we are likely to find far more moths in the traps and have the opportunity to look at them in detail.
JUNE
Saturday 6th Workshop: Grasses, Sedges and Rushes for Complete Beginners. More Details.
Sunday 14th Workshop: Flower Photography. More Details.
Wednesday 24th Workshop: Ponds and Pond Life. More Details.
Thursday 25th Workshop: Plant Identification in mid summer. More Details.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th The Really Wild Flower Show
Entries between 8.30am and 10.00am. Show open to the public 11.30am-5pm Saturday, 10.30am on Sunday; presentation of prizes 2pm, show closes 4pm Sunday.
JULY
Tuesday 14th Workshop: Plants and Pollinators. More Details.
Wednesday 15th Workshop: Meadows and Meadow Management. More Details.
AUGUST
Saturday 15th Early Evening Walk
7pm-8.30pm. £10 per person plus entry to the gardens. Booking essential. A rare chance to enjoy the calm and quiet of the evening a Natural Surroundings, with a gentle guided walk looking at the gardens and reserve.
Wednesday 19th Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Friendly Gardening. More Details.
Saturday 22nd Evening for Bats and Moths
7.30pm-10pm. Evening is a very special time at Natural Surroundings and the valley is often delightfully tranquil. We will put our moth traps out and, weather permitting, should find a wide variety, from small and brown to big and colourful. In the meantime we will tack a stroll with our bat detector, which helps to find and identify not only bats, but also bush-crickets! £20 per person including a hot drink. Booking essential. You will be welcome to return in the morning when we are likely to find far more moths in the traps and have the opportunity to look at them in detail.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5th Workshop: Plant Identification in late summer. More Details.
OCTOBER
Saturday 10th Bayfield Estate Guided Walk
10.30am - 12.30pm. A gentle stroll around this scenic estate with Simon harrap, timed to coincide with the flowering of Bluebells and other spring favourites and the first flush of leaves on the many different species of tree and shrub. £15.00 per person (£10 for children 7-17, not suitable for very small children), booking essential.
NOVEMBER
Saturday 14th Winter Trees Guided Walk
11.00am-1.00pm. Natural Surroundings holds a very wide range of native trees and shrubs plus a few ‘exotics’. The winter months, without distracting leaves and flowers, is a great time to get to grips with the overall shape of the trees, as well as the bark, twigs and buds, which in many species are distinctive. £10 plus garden entry. Booking essential.