Braywick Nature Festival 2025

This hour is available to families or individuals with sensory needs. It is an hour before the general public arrive for you to look around the stalls at Festival Base Camp and take part in a small group pond dipping session.

Booking required for pond dipping session - book your free space here!

Ever wondered what happens when the sun goes down? Discover the secret lives of bats on our exciting family bat evening!

Volunteers from Berkshire and South Bucks bat group will guide you through their fascinating lives and share their bat spotting knowledge as we hopefully witness their aerial acrobatics as they emerge to feed. It's a unique opportunity to connect with nature, contribute to local data collection and marvel at these often misunderstood creatures.

Book your free ticket here!

Transform your garden into a powerful tool against climate change!

As gardeners we have the potential to make great strides in our gardens, adapting the way we grow to mitigate the effects of climate change by supporting wildlife and developing healthy soils and resilient plants. André Tranquilini will share climate friendly solutions that will create resilience for your garden and crops. The presentation will include Carbon Gardening, No Dig, Gardening for Wildlife and natural solutions against pests and diseases.

André Tranquilini is a biodynamic farmer, consultant, and teacher. He has been the estate manager at Waltham Place since 2018. André has worked extensively as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher and farmer, and was a founding member of the seed company, Living Seeds, in Portugal. Born in Brazil, André has had the opportunity to work and manage farms in his homeland, as well as Portugal and the UK. He has travelled widely teaching workshops and lecturing on Biodynamic Agriculture.

Book your free ticket here!

Bats, bats and more bats! We are going to head out on to the nature reserve after dark, equipped with a bat detector, to see (and hear) what’s swooping around.

Come learn about the bats of the reserve and why they are such an important indicator for a healthy ecosystem! What can we do to encourage bats and why we want to encourage bats!

Bring your own beers, maximum 3 cans/bottles. 18+ event.

Book your free spot here!

Bring your camera and join Hayley George, talented amateur photographer, on an evening walk around the beautiful nature reserve. Lear the basics of what makes a good photophraph and how to use your camera in golden hour.

Weather dependent, bring your own camera. This walk will be landscape focussed; any wildlife will be a bonus!

Book your free spot here!

Join nature conservationists and large estate land managers to discuss one of the most controversial topics of the conservation world – can we protect, conserve and recover nature while allowing the free roaming of people in the countryside?

Bring your questions along as we try to navigate this topic with Peter Gibbs, Broadcaster, conservation volunteer and President of local conservation charity Wild Maidenhead; Des Sussex, current Biodiversity and Conservation Manager for The Crown Estate at Windsor with a long career of balancing human needs with sensitive habitats and wildlife; Josh Nathan, Conservation & Community Engagement Ranger at Burnham Beeches.

We look forward to an insightful, stimulating and interactive discussion and will welcome questions from the audience!

Book your free ticket here!

The first of our Braywick Nature Festival Free Evening Sessions!

Ever wondered about the lives of swans and the challenges they face? Join Swan Lifeline, the dedicated charity that rescues and rehabilitates these majestic birds, for an insightful talk. Learn about their rescue stories, their vital conservation work, and how you can help. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the experts who are on the front lines of swan care.

Monday 28th July 6-7pm.

Book your free spot here!

We are excited to announce our second release of events for Braywick Nature Festival 2025!

Tuesday 29th July 6:30-8:30pm: Panel Discussion: Balancing Nature Recovery with People

Join nature conservationists and large estate land managers to discuss one of the most controversial topics of the conservation world – can we protect, conserve and recover nature while allowing the free roaming of people in the countryside?

Bring your questions along as we try to navigate this topic with Peter Gibbs, ex-BBC broadcaster and meteorologist and now president of local conservation group Wild Maidenhead; Des Sussex, Biodiversity and Conservation manager for The Crown Estate; Josh Nathan, Conservation & Community Engagement Ranger at Burnham Beeches.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-discussion-balancing-nature-recovery-with-people-tickets-1302222565749?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 30th July 6-8pm: Beginner Friendly Nature Photography Walk

Bring your camera and join Hayley George, talented amateur photographer, on an evening walk around the beautiful nature reserve. Lear the basics of what makes a good photophraph and how to use your camera in golden hour.

Weather dependent, bring your own camera. This walk will be landscape focussed; any wildlife will be a bonus!

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-friendly-nature-photography-walk-tickets-1291214139249?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 30th July 9-10pm: Bats and Beers

Bats, bats and more bats! We are going to head out on to the nature reserve after dark, equipped with a bat detector, to see (and hear) what’s swooping around. Come learn about the bats of the reserve and why they are such an important indicator for a healthy ecosystem! What can we do to encourage bats and why we want to encourage bats!

Bring your own beers, maximum 3 cans/bottles. 18+ event.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bats-and-beers-tickets-1291143538079?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 31st August: 7-9pm Evening Talk with Waltham Place: Climate Friendly Gardening

Transform your garden into a powerful tool against climate change! As gardeners we have the potential to make great strides in our gardens, adapting the way we grow to mitigate the effects of climate change by supporting wildlife and developing healthy soils and resilient plants. André Tranquilini will share climate friendly solutions that will create resilience for your garden and crops. The presentation will include Carbon Gardening, No Dig, Gardening for Wildlife and natural solutions against pests and diseases.

André Tranquilini is a biodynamic farmer, consultant, and teacher. He has been the estate manager at Waltham Place since 2018. André has worked extensively as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher and farmer, and was a founding member of the seed company, Living Seeds, in Portugal. Born in Brazil, André has had the opportunity to work and manage farms in his homeland, as well as Portugal and the UK. He has travelled widely teaching workshops and lecturing on Biodynamic Agriculture.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1279529038799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 1st August 11am - 12 noon: Quiet Hour for those with sensory needs - contact bnc@rbwm.gov.uk for more details of this session.

Friday 1st August 12 noon - 4pm + Saturday 2nd August 11am - 4pm: General Festival - pond dipping, minibeast safari, tractor rides, live music, food and more!

We are excited to announce our first release of events for Braywick Nature Festival 2025!

Thursday 31st August: 7-9pm Evening Talk with Waltham Place: Climate Friendly Gardening

Transform your garden into a powerful tool against climate change! As gardeners we have the potential to make great strides in our gardens, adapting the way we grow to mitigate the effects of climate change by supporting wildlife and developing healthy soils and resilient plants. André Tranquilini will share climate friendly solutions that will create resilience for your garden and crops. The presentation will include Carbon Gardening, No Dig, Gardening for Wildlife and natural solutions against pests and diseases.

André Tranquilini is a biodynamic farmer, consultant, and teacher. He has been the estate manager at Waltham Place since 2018. André has worked extensively as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher and farmer, and was a founding member of the seed company, Living Seeds, in Portugal. Born in Brazil, André has had the opportunity to work and manage farms in his homeland, as well as Portugal and the UK. He has travelled widely teaching workshops and lecturing on Biodynamic Agriculture.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1279529038799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 1st August 11am - 12 noon: Quiet Hour for those with sensory needs - contact bnc@rbwm.gov.uk for more details of this session.

Friday 1st August 12 noon - 4pm + Saturday 2nd August 11am - 4pm: General Festival - pond dipping, minibeast safari, tractor rides, live music, food and more!

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