Festival of Nature returns to the city from 7-15 June, bringing over 80 in-person and online events that celebrate the natural world.
To accompany their vibrant programme of talks, screenings, exhibitions and more, Festival of Nature boasts an exciting professional programme of events designed for those working, studying, or volunteering in the environmental, nature, or health sectors.
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Join a series of expert-led events for professionals in the environment, nature, and health sectors with Festival of Nature's Professional Programme of events.
21/05/2025
This year’s programme offers opportunities to share best practice, make new connections, and explore next steps for protecting the natural world. Events are focussed on networking, skill development, and addressing environmental issues facing the region.
Sessions are led by a number of festival partners including Nature and Health Practice Network, West of England Nature Partnership, Bristol City Council, and Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership, offering something for professionals across a range of sectors and interests.
Upcoming events include:
- Western Forest Roundtables – 10 June at We The Curious
- Green Skills – 10–11.30am
- Conservation Volunteering – 12–2pm
- Cross-Boundary Health Programme – 3–4.30pm
- Engaged Environmental Research (EER) Roundtable – 10 June, 12–2pm at We The Curious
- Student projects and conservation organisations: opportunities and challenges – 10 June, 2.30–4.30pm at We The Curious
- Nature & Health Practice Network Meeting – 10 June, 10am–1pm at Ham Green Outdoor Centre
- Thriving Together: Creating Impactful Partnerships for Community Health – 10 June, 9.30–11.30am at We The Curious
- Blue Green Infrastructure Strategy Co-Design Workshop – 10 June, 2.30–4.30pm at We The Curious
- Somer Valley nature-based social prescribing networking and taster session – 10 June, 9.15am–1pm
- Climate Action Breakfast – 11 June, 8–10.30am at West of England Combined Authority Offices
- Nature Health Hubs – 11 June, 1–2.30pm, online
For more information and to register your interest, download the event programme below.
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