First Release!

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!