Wales Nature Week, taking place from July 5 to 13, is a national celebration of biodiversity, wildlife, and habitats, with a programme of events including guided walks, nature festivals, and workshops.
Evelyn Gruchala, nature recovery volunteer coordinator at Swansea Council and Gower National Landscape, said: “As we face the ongoing nature and climate emergencies, there has never been a more important time to support local wildlife and safeguard the green and blue spaces that underpin ecosystem resilience and our future wellbeing.”
In Gwent, there is a range of activities including a swift talk and walk in Monmouth on July 3, an Alfred Russel Wallace Day in Usk on July 5, a noticing nature walk on July 7 in Pontypool Park.
On July 9, there is forest therapy in Ebbw Vale, a guided insect safari in Abergavenny and a dragonfly event at Beaufort Hill Ponds & Woodlands.
On July 12, Parc Bryn Bach will host a Go Wild! event, with Newport Wetlands hosting a bumblebee ID course and guided walk.
The wetlands will host a dragonfly ID course and guided walk on July 13.
Many activities are free and open to all ages.
Sean McHugh from Natural Resources Wales’ Wales Biodiversity Partnership support team said: “Wales Nature Week is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to get involved and make a difference for nature.
“As we’re in a nature and climate emergency, caring about nature has never been more important.
“Nature is for everyone, so please celebrate Wales Nature Week any way you can, whether that’s by attending an event, raising awareness with friends and family, or simply enjoying a summer stroll.”
A full list of events is available on the Biodiversity Wales website.