2024 Connect with Nature Events
www.ilovecornwall8.com/connect-with-nature
Rowena Castillo-Nicholls: Founder and Chair, Events Organiser, Publicity Officer
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
Aims of Connect with Nature:
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
Projects of Connect with Nature:
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health. We are a friendly group of nature and wildlife enthusiasts, of all ages, from all backgrounds, interested in bird-watching, butterfly-watching, learning new things, discovering new interests, meeting like-minded people, and having loads of fun.
Connect with Nature is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder and chair. Connect with Nature has never applied or received any funding or grant. All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend our events and activities. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Important Information:
Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring Binoculars or Scope, Camera if you have one, Pen and Paper to list the wildlife you see, Something to Sit on (optional), Sunscreen or Sunblock in the summer, and water to keep you hydrated. Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay. No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods Do not leave any rubbish behind. Do not leave your rubbish at the boot of our car or my shopping bag or anywhere in the vicinity. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you. Please arrive on time. Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.
Advance Booking Required
All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, kindly contact Rowena via email: [email protected] a day before the event to cancel your booking.
Health, Safety and Suitability
This is an outdoor event, and attendees should be comfortable spending time outside in varying weather conditions.
We always give a Health and Safety talk before an event. This is to protect everyone by highlighting site hazards, and fulfilling legal duties to prevent accidents. Please be respectful to the person giving the Health and Safety. Please avoid talking so loudly or walking away or looking at your binoculars or getting everyone’s attention.
Connect with Nature reserves the right to decline or remove any attendees whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, inappropriate, disrespectful, too noisy or causing stress to the organiser and walk leader.
Photography and Media
Connect with Nature may take photographs and video during the event for use in our website and social media. Please let us know on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed and we will respect your wishes throughout the day.
Connect with Nature is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder and chair. Connect with Nature has never applied or received any funding or grant. All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend our events and activities. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Important Information:
Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring Binoculars or Scope, Camera if you have one, Pen and Paper to list the wildlife you see, Something to Sit on (optional), Sunscreen or Sunblock in the summer, and water to keep you hydrated. Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay. No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods Do not leave any rubbish behind. Do not leave your rubbish at the boot of our car or my shopping bag or anywhere in the vicinity. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you. Please arrive on time. Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.
Advance Booking Required
All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, kindly contact Rowena via email: [email protected] a day before the event to cancel your booking.
Health, Safety and Suitability
This is an outdoor event, and attendees should be comfortable spending time outside in varying weather conditions.
We always give a Health and Safety talk before an event. This is to protect everyone by highlighting site hazards, and fulfilling legal duties to prevent accidents. Please be respectful to the person giving the Health and Safety. Please avoid talking so loudly or walking away or looking at your binoculars or getting everyone’s attention.
Connect with Nature reserves the right to decline or remove any attendees whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, inappropriate, disrespectful, too noisy or causing stress to the organiser and walk leader.
Photography and Media
Connect with Nature may take photographs and video during the event for use in our website and social media. Please let us know on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed and we will respect your wishes throughout the day.
Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm, 13 January 2024
12 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 32x species of birds plus a Beaver, Shrew, Roe Deer and Fox tracks. In the evening, Chris Jones saw 3x Short-Eared Owls, Barn Owl and Tawny Owl hooting from the hedge.
12 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 32x species of birds plus a Beaver, Shrew, Roe Deer and Fox tracks. In the evening, Chris Jones saw 3x Short-Eared Owls, Barn Owl and Tawny Owl hooting from the hedge.
RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch 2024 in Trewithen Gardens, 27 January 2024
We are so delighted to see 32x species of birds. There was even a huge flock of (around 300++) Redwings and Fieldfares. Trewithen Gardens has the best Camellia collection in various colours, shapes and sizes. Whenever I see Daffodils and Primroses, it makes me feel that spring is not that long now, it's just around the corner. The Snowdrops are in bloom. There's loads of buds of my favourite Magnolia and Rhododendron too.
We are so delighted to see 32x species of birds. There was even a huge flock of (around 300++) Redwings and Fieldfares. Trewithen Gardens has the best Camellia collection in various colours, shapes and sizes. Whenever I see Daffodils and Primroses, it makes me feel that spring is not that long now, it's just around the corner. The Snowdrops are in bloom. There's loads of buds of my favourite Magnolia and Rhododendron too.
Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm, 10 February 2024
10 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 26x species of birds. After our Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm, 6 of us went to Ruan Lanihorne hoping to have a glimpse of the "Sociable Lapwing". While waiting, it's fascinating to watch the birdwatchers too! We saw 22x species of birds.
10 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 26x species of birds. After our Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm, 6 of us went to Ruan Lanihorne hoping to have a glimpse of the "Sociable Lapwing". While waiting, it's fascinating to watch the birdwatchers too! We saw 22x species of birds.
World Wildlife Day Nature Walk in Killigerran Head, 2 March 2024
13 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 25x species of birds. After our World Wildlife Day Nature Walk in Killigerran Head, 5 of us went to Portscatho harbour. We saw 10++ species of birds.
13 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 25x species of birds. After our World Wildlife Day Nature Walk in Killigerran Head, 5 of us went to Portscatho harbour. We saw 10++ species of birds.
Earth Day Nature Walk in Nare Head, 20 April 2024
9 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 33x species of birds, 2x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
9 wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 33x species of birds, 2x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
FREE BOOKS Giveaway in celebration of UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, 12 September 2024 and 13 September 2023
I giveaway hundreds of books in our office to colleagues.
I giveaway hundreds of books in our office to colleagues.
Nature Walk in Trewithen Gardens, 14 September 2024
5 nature enthusiasts attended. We saw 10++ species of birds, 6x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
5 nature enthusiasts attended. We saw 10++ species of birds, 6x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
Nature Walk in Woodland Valley Farm, 15 September 2024
7 nature enthusiasts attended. We saw 20++ species of birds, 7x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
7 nature enthusiasts attended. We saw 20++ species of birds, 7x species of butterflies, and a lot more...
Beach Clean and Rock-pooling in West Portholland Beach, 21 September 2024
7 nature enthusiasts attended. We pick up a few fishing nets, ropes, plastic and others... We saw 6x species of sea anemones, few species of fishes and crabs, 10++ species of birds, 3 species of butterflies, and a lot more...
7 nature enthusiasts attended. We pick up a few fishing nets, ropes, plastic and others... We saw 6x species of sea anemones, few species of fishes and crabs, 10++ species of birds, 3 species of butterflies, and a lot more...
Beach Clean in Charlestown Beach, 22 September 2024
Rob and I joined my Soroptimists sisters to do Beach Clean. We pick up a few fishing nets, ropes, plastic and others... We saw a few birds, butterflies and a lot more...
Rob and I joined my Soroptimists sisters to do Beach Clean. We pick up a few fishing nets, ropes, plastic and others... We saw a few birds, butterflies and a lot more...
Autumn Watch and Beach Clean in West Portholland Beach, 20 October 2024
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen loads of birds, sea anemones and even saw one Red Admiral butterfly.
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen loads of birds, sea anemones and even saw one Red Admiral butterfly.
Autumn Watch and Beach Clean at West Portholland Beach, 17 November 2024
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen loads of birds, sea anemones and others.
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen loads of birds, sea anemones and others.
Talk and Presentation on "A Decade of Chough Watching"
Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Date and Time: 26 November 2024, 7:00pm
Location: Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho, Roseland Peninsula
Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Date and Time: 26 November 2024, 7:00pm
Location: Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho, Roseland Peninsula
Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall"
Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Date and Time: 29 November 2024, 2:00pm
Location: Council Chamber Room, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth
Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
Date and Time: 29 November 2024, 2:00pm
Location: Council Chamber Room, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth
Christmas Walk and Lunch in Mevagissey Harbour and Sharksfin Restaurant, 15 December 2024
We had an enjoyable and fun-filled Christmas Walk and Lunch with friends. Lovely walk, delicious food and great company. We even had a quiz (crazy questions!!!). We saw 21x species of birds. We saw the rainbow twice. The sun even shine on us for a while. It's certainly an excellent day. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. 🎄☃️❄️🎅🥳🎊🎉
We had an enjoyable and fun-filled Christmas Walk and Lunch with friends. Lovely walk, delicious food and great company. We even had a quiz (crazy questions!!!). We saw 21x species of birds. We saw the rainbow twice. The sun even shine on us for a while. It's certainly an excellent day. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. 🎄☃️❄️🎅🥳🎊🎉
Winter Solstice Walk and Breakfast in Kings Wood and Polgooth Inn, 21 December 2024
We had an enjoyable walk despite the rain and mud. We had a hearty full English breakfast afterwards. Winter Solstice in Northern Hemisphere is today, Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:21am. Happy Winter Solstice everyone!
We had an enjoyable walk despite the rain and mud. We had a hearty full English breakfast afterwards. Winter Solstice in Northern Hemisphere is today, Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:21am. Happy Winter Solstice everyone!
Christmas Day Beach Clean and Winter Watch in West Portholland Beach and Mevagissey Harbour, 25 December 2024
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen 35x species of birds.
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We've seen 35x species of birds.
Boxing Day Walk and Birdwatching on the North Cornwall coast, 26 December 2024
We've seen 56x species of birds from Trenance, Gannel Estuary, Pentire Head, Towan Head, Porth, Whipsiderry, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps.
We've seen 56x species of birds from Trenance, Gannel Estuary, Pentire Head, Towan Head, Porth, Whipsiderry, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps.
Meet Cornwall's Queen of nature! Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organises litter picks, rockpooling and birdwatching all year round. Please click on the link below to listen to my interview on BBC Radio Cornwall at James Dundon's Saturday Show.
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Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm
Date: 13 January 2024 Time: 8:00am to 10:00am Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch in Trewithen Gardens Date: 27 January 2024 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: Trewithen Garden Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Winter Watch in Woodland Valley Farm Date: 10 February 2024 Time: 8:00am to 10:00am Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Wildlife Day Nature Walk in Killigerran Head Date: 2 March 2024 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: Killigerran Head Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Earth Day Nature Walk in Nare Head Date: 20 April 2024 Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Location: Nare Head Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Dawn Chorus Day in Woodland Valley Farm Date: 5 May 2024 Time: 5:00am to 7:00am Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Night at The Lost Gardens of Heligan Date: 13 July 2024 Time: 8:30pm till midnight Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Experts: Frank Johns, Dave Gibbon and Phil Boggis Moth Night at Woodland Valley Farm Date: 24 August 2024 Time: 8:30pm till midnight Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Experts: Dave Gibbon and Phil Boggis Woodland Valley Farm Nature Walk Date: 25 August 2024 Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Chris Jones and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Night at The Lost Gardens of Heligan Date: 7 September 2024 Time: 7:30pm till midnight Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Experts: Frank Johns, Dave Gibbon and Phil Boggis FREE Books Giveaway at Work Date: 12 September 2024 and 13 September 2024 Time: 9:30am to 6:30pm Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
Nature Walk at Trewithen Gardens
Date: 14 September 2024 Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm Location: Trewithen Garden Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Nature Walk at Woodland Valley Farm Date: 15 September 2024 Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm Location: Woodland Valley Farm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Autumn Watch and Beach Clean Date: 21 September 2024 Time: 1:30pm (low tide - 2:47pm) Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Autumn Watch and Beach Clean Date: 20 October 2024 Time: 1:30pm (low tide - 2:25pm) Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Autumn Watch and Beach Clean Date: 17 November 2024 Time: 12:00pm (low tide - 12:27pm) Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "A Decade of Chough Watching" for Wild Roseland Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Date: 26 November 2024 Time: 7:00pm Location: Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Falmouth Women's Institute Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Date: 29 November 2024 Time: 2:00pm Location: Council Chamber Room, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth Christmas Walk and Lunch Date: 15 December 2024 Time: 11:00am Location: Mevagissey Harbour and Sharksfin and Restaurant Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Winter Solstice Walk and Breakfast Date: 21 December 2024 Time: 7:00am Location: Kings Wood and Polgooth Inn Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Christmas Day Beach Clean and Winter Watch Date: 25 December 2024 Time: 1:00pm Location: West Portholland Beach and Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Boxing Day Winter Watch Date: 26 December 2024 Time: 9:00am Location: North Cornwall Coast Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |