#LoveNature Festival

Sunday 25 May 2025

ORCHID FIELD FELT BOWL WORKSHOP WITH BEVERLEY SPECK

Join The National Trust’s Artist In Residence, Beverley Speck, at The Seaside Cafe, Greve de Lecq for this creative textile workshop. Using the orchids of Le Noir Pre for inspiration, Beverley will guide you through creating your own hand-sculpted felt bowl for you to treasure.

Time: 11.30am – 3.00pm
Meeting point: Greve de Lecq Seaside Café car park
Parking: Greve de Lecq Seaside Café car park
Price: Free for members; £10 Non-Members

ST. OUEN’S COASTAL STRIP WILDFLOWER & FOLKLORE WALK WITH TINA HULL

A walk with local botanist Tina Hull looking at the wildflowers growing along this popular bay. You may be visiting here for the beach or cafes but close at hand are a wonderful range of wildflowers all with interesting folk stories to tell.

Meeting Point: Sand’s car park, opposite the Wetland Centre
Parking: Sand’s car park, opposite the Wetland Centre
Price: Free for members; £10 Non-Members

ORCHID FIELD OPENING (SELF-GUIDED)

Experience a riot of colour at Le Noir Pré, our orchid meadows, which will be in full bloom. There are three species of orchids found growing in Le Noir Pré: the Southern Marsh Orchid, Jersey Orchid and the Spotted Orchid. Orchid counts take place every two years and since 1995 numbers have increased from 1,500 to over 90,000. As well as orchids there are 80 other flowering plants in the meadows and a wide diversity of insects, reptiles, mammals and birds.

Time: 1.00pm – 3.00 pm
Meeting Point: Noir-Pré Gate
Parking: Car parks in the vicinity (Bus Route 22)
Price: Free & no need to book – just turn up

Monday 26 May 2025

FUNGI FORAY – GUIDED FUNGI TRAIL WITH MYCOLOGIST, CHARLOTTE SHENKIN

Join local award-winning mycologist Charlotte Shenkin as she takes you on a guided walk around La Vallée des Vaux to explore the mysterious and beautiful world of fungi. This is an opportunity not to be missed, for amateurs and more experienced nature enthusiasts alike.

Time: 10.15am – 12.15am
Meeting Point: Granite National Trust Plaque at Le Don Le Gallais
Parking: Best to park on the road where there are spaces or to enjoy the short walk from town
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

ST. OUEN ‘HINTERLANDS’ WALK WITH CONRAD EVANS

Join the National Trust for Jersey’s Conrad Evans as he takes you on a guided walk through the hinterlands of St. Ouen. You will meander up and down the undulating footways of St. Ouen, behind the typical walking route of the dunes and bay, learning about its history and ecology along the way. Moderately difficult with some steps & winding paths.

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Parking: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members.

CRICKET CHORUS EXPERIENCE AT GRANTEZ WITH LOUISE WHALE

Grantez is home to the locally rare field cricket (Gryllus campestris). Join the Trust’s Conservation Officer, Louise Whale, on a short walk around the dune grasslands to learn about their behaviour and lifecycle. Whilst you are unlikely to see the crickets, you should hear the males chirping away from their burrows.

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Grantez car park
Parking: Grantez car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

Tuesday 27 May 2025

GLORIOUS BIRDSONG AT SUNRISE WITH NEIL AND ALLI SINGLETON

Experiencing the dawn chorus is truly unique and rewarding; well worth the early rise! Listen to nature’s symphony, one of the most magical moments in the natural world, as the dark of night eases into the breaking dawn throughout the Val de la Mare arboretum. Join Neil and Alli (Birding Tours Jersey) for a short woodland wander, and you may even see bats going home to roost after a busy night feeding!

Time: 4.30am – 6.30am
Meeting Point: Val de la Mare (top car park)
Parking: Val de la Mare (top car park)
Price: Free for Members;
£10 Non-Members.

PARKOUR/FREERUNNING IN NATURE: FAMILY FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THANDA MUTERO

Come and enjoy Parkour/Freerunning movement surrounded by nature’s beauty! Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. We’ll explore creative, playful movement and challenges over nature’s obstacles, connecting with the outdoors in the way our bodies were made to. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on nature and family play.

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting Point: Grantez
Parking: Grantez car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 Non-Members.

BUSHCRAFT FOR FAMILIES WITH KAZZ PADIDAR OF WILD ADVENTURES JERSEY

Join Kazz on a 2-hour journey in some of the wilder parts of the Island, discovering wild edible and medicinal plants, natural navigating skills, and finally some fire making skills. This adventure is suitable for any age, children and adults alike.

Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Meeting Point: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Parking: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Price: Free for Members; £10 Non-Members

Wednesday 28 May 2025

MINDFUL SKETCHING IN NATURE – WITH ILLUSTRATOR, ERIN BROWN

Join illustrator, Erin Brown, for this workshop where she will help you sketch the natural world around you. Open to any ability, while Erin will help give you practical tips on capturing nature in your sketchbook, it is also an opportunity to slow down and pay attention to the details as a form of mindfulness. Please bring your own sketchbook and pens/pencils. Open to families and adults alike.

Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Meeting Point: Mill Pond car park, St. Peter’s Valley
Parking: Mill Pond car park, St. Peter’s Valley
Price: Free for Members; £10 for non-Members – booking essential.

ROCKPOOL RAMBLE FOR FAMILIES WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY’S ERIN COWHAM

Join our Education Officer for a guided walk of the intertidal zone at L’Etacq, and an exploration of this fascinating habitat and the creatures that reside there. See what you can find… All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing and info on meeting point will be sent prior to the event start.

Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Faulkner Fisheries car park
Parking: Faulkner Fisheries car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

WILDLIFE AND NATURE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH JOHN OVENDEN

Join wildlife photographer, John Ovenden, as he teaches practical techniques for capturing the natural world around you with your preferred digital camera. You can come with your phone camera, DSLR or compact camera, John will tailor his advice to suit your preferred means of photography. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best, well known for his beautiful and unique images of birdlife and nature’s beauty here in Jersey.

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

Thursday 29 May 2025

WETLANDS WALK ON THE WILD SIDE, WITH LANDS MANAGER, JON PARKES

Join the Trust’s Lands Manager, Jon Parkes, as he guides you through La Mare au Seigneur Site of Special Interest, giving insights about this ecological hot-spot and how it is managed for biodiversity. The walk will take you to corners of the reserve where public access is normally restricted, due to the sensitive habitats and protected wildlife, and also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have directly to the people who manage the site.

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting Point: Sands car park
Parking: Sands car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

BUSHCRAFT FOR FAMILIES WITH KAZZ PADIDAR OF WILD ADVENTURES JERSEY

Join Kazz on a 2-hour journey in some of the wilder parts of the Island, discovering wild edible and medicinal plants, natural navigating skills, and finally some fire making skills. This adventure is suitable for any age, children and adults alike.

Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Meeting Point: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Parking: Car park opposite Kempt Tower
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

LES QUENNEVAIS – WILDLFLOWER AND FOLKLORE WALK

A walk with local botanist Tina Hull looking at the wonderful range of wildflowers growing right on the edge of this very built up area. The walk will include plant identification, environmental interpretation and folklore associated with the plants we find.

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Meeting Point: Les Quennevais Sports Centre
Parking: Les Quennevais Sports Centre
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

BIRDS, BOTANY & BUTTERFLIES WALK AT LES BLANCHES BANQUES

A stroll on the sand dunes with stops to look at the prolific wildlife. Neil and Alli (Birding Tours-Jersey) love nothing more than sharing their knowledge about all aspects of wildlife. We will be looking at the birds, wildflowers, butterflies, moths and other insects, which call this incredible landscape home. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage the whole family with all aspects of nature. Binoculars, bug pots and magnifying glasses will be available to borrow.

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Meeting Point: La Carrière car park
Parking: La Carrière car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

Friday 30 May 2025

HIDDEN HERPTILES AT THE FRANCES LE SUEUR CENTRE

Families are invited to join our Education Officer, Erin, the Trust’s local amphibian expert to explore the area surrounding the Centre and learn about our Island’s cold-blooded critters. This will be followed by a pond-dipping session to discover the wildlife that resides under the water’s surface and perhaps encounter some more amphibians.

Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Meeting Point: Frances Le Sueur Centre
Parking: Frances Le Sueur Centre
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members.

A ROCKPOOL RAMBLE JUST FOR ADULTS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY’S ERIN COWHAM

Just for adults, join our Education Officer for a guided walk of the intertidal zone at L’Etacq, and an exploration of this fascinating habitat and the creatures that reside there. See what you can find…

Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Faulkner Fisheries car park
Parking: Faulkner Fisheries car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

FORAGING FOR COLOUR WITH AMANDA BOND

Come and explore the woods for sources of natural colour to make inks and watercolours. You may be surprised at the plants, fungi and lichens that release vibrant colours. All materials sourced sustainably. Whether a beginner or someone who has dabbled with natural colour, all are welcome to join a ramble to discover the art of nature.

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Meeting Point: Fern Valley
Parking: Limited parking, so also recommend car-sharing, cycling or the no.5 bus to the Union Inn and walk down.
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

BATTY NIGHT WALK

Discover the fascinating world of bats with the Trust’s Conservation Officer, Louise Whale, on a short walk around St Ouen’s Pond. You’ll get to learn about some of the 19 species of bats that have been recorded in Jersey. Equipped with bat detectors, you should have the chance to hear their echolocation calls
and spot them in flight.

Time: 8.15pm – 9.30pm
Meeting Point: Sands Car Park, St. Ouen
Parking: Sands Car Park, St. Ouen
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members

Saturday 31 May 2025

SEABIRD TRAIL & PUFFIN WATCH WITH CRISTINA SELLARES AND NEIL & ALLI SINGLETON

Join Neil and Alli from Jersey Birding Tours, and Cristina Sellares of the National Trust and Birds on the Edge, as they take you on a puffin watch and seabird trail at Plémont. Binoculars will be provided but please also feel free to bring your own. This is a drop-in event, come at any point within the two hours and join in.

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm (drop in at any time, stay for as long as you like)
Meeting Point: Plémont puffins sculpture
Parking: Plémont car park
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members.

FOREST THERAPY WANDER WITH AMANDA BOND

A guided Forest Therapy walk to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of woodlands. Including meditative solo activities to experience nature through your senses. A bodyful experience to enhance your connection with the living world around you. Whether you seek relaxation, inner peace, or simply a break from the digital world, a Forest Therapy wander is the perfect opportunity to recharge.

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Meeting Point: The Millennium Stone, Le Sentier des Moulins, Waterwork’s Valley
Parking: Car park at the start of Le Sentier des Moulins footpath
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members