2027 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
● Connect with Nature 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
● Connect with Nature 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.
Date: Every Second Sunday of the Month
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Mevagissey Harbour
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///sleepers.irrigate.belonging
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Mevagissey Harbour
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///sleepers.irrigate.belonging
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour
Date: Every Third Sunday of the Month
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///parsnips.switch.curable
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-ruan-lanihorne
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///parsnips.switch.curable
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-ruan-lanihorne
Date: Every Fourth Sunday of the Month
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Towan Head, Newquay
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///spoken.stormy.stirs
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-towan-head-newquay
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Towan Head, Newquay
Meeting Place: What3Words - ///spoken.stormy.stirs
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**NO DOGS**
For more information, please click on the link: www.ilovecornwall8.com/birdwatching-at-towan-head-newquay
Connect with Nature's Event
Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
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Date: Every First Monday of the Month
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
Location: Penrice Woods, Porthpean, St Austell, PL26 6AZ
Meeting Place: Carpark behind the house
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**ADULTS ONLY EVENT**
**NO DOGS**
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
Location: Penrice Woods, Porthpean, St Austell, PL26 6AZ
Meeting Place: Carpark behind the house
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
**ADULTS ONLY EVENT**
**NO DOGS**
More Events...
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New Year 2027 Bird Race
Date: Friday, 1 January 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Bird Day Date: Tuesday, 5 January 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Big Garden Birdwatch Date: 29 to 31 January 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Wetlands Day Date: Tuesday, 2 February 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Big Farmland Bird Count Date: Monday, 8 February 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Wildlife Day Date: Wednesday, 3 March 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Learn About Butterflies Day Date: Sunday, 14 March 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Bird Day Date: Thursday, 1 April 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Health Day Date: Wednesday, 7 April 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Bird Day Date: Monday, 1 April 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Earth Day Date: Thursday, 22 April 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Go Birding Day Date: Sunday, 25 April 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Dawn Chorus Day Date: Sunday, 2 May 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Migratory Bird Day, National Women's Health Week, and Mental Health Awareness Week Date: Saturday, 8 May 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Walk Date: May 2027 (weather dependent) Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Day for Biological Diversity Date: Saturday, 22 May 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Education and Awareness Day - Butterfly Education Kit Giveaway Date: Tuesday, 1 June 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
World Environment Day, Butterfly Education and Awareness Day, Global Butterfly Week, and Great Big Green Week
Date: Saturday, 5 June 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Dragonfly Day Date: Saturday, 12 June 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Walk Date: June 2027 (weather dependent) Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Insect Week Date: 21 to 27 June 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Seabird Day Date: Saturday, 3 July 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Meadows Day Date: Saturday, 3 July 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Walk Date: July 2027 (weather dependent) Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls National Marine Week Date: 24 July to 8 August 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Bird Photography Week Date: 1 to 7 August 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Walk Date: August 2027 (weather dependent) Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls 2027 Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean Date: Saturday, 18 September 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Animal Day Date: Monday, 4 October 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Habitat Day Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Migratory Bird Day Date: Saturday, 9 October 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Wildlife Conservation Day - Nature Walk at Penrice Woods Date: Monday, 6 December 2027 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Christmas Bird Count Week (US/Global) - Birdwatching around Cornwall Date: 14 December 2027 to 5 January 2028 Time: TBC Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show
New chair of RSPB Kernow invites everyone to join her bird watching club and try something new in 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mrx512
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New chair of RSPB Kernow invites everyone to join her bird watching club and try something new in 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mrx512
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002p8ps
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.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
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BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
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