Stargazing at Earth Hour
2026-03-28 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Ln, Bath, BA1 2NQ, United Kingdom
Celebrating dark skies by switching off, looking up, and reflecting on our shared responsibility and love for the night sky and the planet.
Join us in Bath on 28th March for a magical evening under the stars as we mark Earth Hour together. As lights switch off around the world, the night sky comes alive. This is an invitation to slow down, look up, and experience the beauty of the cosmos while reflecting on why protecting dark skies and reducing light pollution matters for people, wildlife, and the planet.
Transition Bath are organising this event in collaboration with Bath Astronomers, whose members will guide us through the night sky and help you use telescopes to see far beyond what the naked eye can spot. No experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of wonder.
On the night, an 81.7% waxing Moon will shine high above us. Astronomical twilight begins at 19:49, leading into Earth Hour from 20:30–21:30. If conditions are clear, we expect stunning views of the Moon, Jupiter and its four Galilean moons, and possibly Uranus. Venus will glow earlier in the evening after sunset, and we may also spot passing satellites amongst all the constellations.
We’ll meet at 20:00 just outside Victoria Park (exact location shared after booking), then walk together into the park at 20:15. Earth Hour begins at 20:30, followed by an hour of stargazing, guided telescope viewing, and gentle reflection. You’re welcome to share with others in our discussion points or simply enjoy the quiet awe of the night. If you have one, please bring a folding chair, especially if standing for long periods is difficult.
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is organised annually by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and encourages people worldwide to switch off non-essential electric lights for one hour, typically from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time on the last Saturday of March as a symbolic gesture of environmental responsibility and climate action.
To mark Earth Hour, we encourage you to:

Switch off your home lights during Earth Hour
Encourage local businesses to do the same
We’ll be sharing simple resources and ideas in the lead-up to the event and we’ll be taking part ourselves.

Important note about weather
Stargazing depends on clear skies. When you sign up, we’ll ask for your email address so we can confirm on the day whether conditions are suitable and the event is going ahead.
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Vision Boarding for the Climate
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Climate Hub, Bus Station, Bath, BA1 1SS
Join Transition Bath and Climate Hub for an evening of Vision Boarding for the Climate!
We’re exciting about this one: a creative climate workshop inviting you to imagine the future you’d love to live in, and to begin thinking about how we might actively move towards it. Through collage, we’ll create vision boards that explore positive ecological and climate futures for ourselves, our communities, and the wider world.
How will the session work? Guided by thoughtful prompt cards and evidence-based insights into positive environmental solutions, this relaxed session offers space to slow down, tune into what matters to you, and express it creatively. No artistic experience is needed, just curiosity and an interest in working towards a better climate and ecological future.
Alongside making, there will be opportunities for calm, informal conversations about the climate, hope, and possibility. After creating our boards, we’ll come together to share reflections and gently explore practical, achievable ideas for moving toward the futures we’ve imagined.
Hot or cold drinks & biscuits available
General admission free but a suggested donation of £5 to help cover materials.
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Plastics: are they fantastic?
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
Fantastic plastics! Whether we like it or not, plastics are almost impossible to avoid. They are very useful! In fact, they make possible many familiar aspects of present-day life.
In this talk Professor Matthew Jones will discuss what makes plastics such a versatile class of materials and how important they are to modern society. But plastics pose a serious environmental problem once they have been used! Matthew will also discuss end-of-life options for plastics and current methods to recycle them.
Professor Matthew Jones, Department of Chemistry, University of Bath
Matthew is Head of Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath, and is a member of the University’s Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies.
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Fill a 2D Flower Vase Walk with BSL Chat for Festival of Nature
2026-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Achieve together Educational Day Services, Poolemead, Watery Lane, Bath, BA2 1RN, United Kingdom
Join a small friendly group from Achieve Together Educational Day Services in Bath for a gentle, accessible walk around the local Twerton area for up to an hour. Fill a decorative ‘vase’ from recycled card with flowers as we chat in English and BSL. We love introducing people to BSL, and you might even learn some basic signs for nature! We provide the simple 2D ‘vase’ with small fillable holes made from recycled card, you choose what to put in it to make it beautiful! All welcome.
Please note this event is drop-in – no booking neccessary!
Accessibility information
Short accessible walk along pavements for up to an hour circling Poolemead local area. Likely road crossing at own risk. Aiming for walk to be wheelchair-friendly. Children must be supervised.
Travel information
We will be meeting outside Poolemead, Watery Lane, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RN. Buses stop outside Poolemead. On-street free parking in nearby streets around Poolemead. Bike racks are a short 5-minute walk away in Twerton village high street outside local shops. No toilet facilities available except for customers of local cafes.
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature

Go Green Widcombe Retrofit Workshop: Hot Air
2026-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6AA, United Kingdom
The latest Go Green Widcombe Workshop is taking place upstairs at the Widcombe Social Club on Wed 10th June. It’s a Free Event, with the doors open from 6:30pm.
There will be 2 Retrofit Installers, recommended by Retrofit West, that you can meet and talk with. They are Solar, Sun & Air (Solar Panels, Batteries etc) and Wiltshire Energy (Heat Pumps, Solar Panels etc). Plus there will also be 2 Retrofit Assessors (Retrofit West and BWCE) who can give you quick advice about Retrofit Projects during the evening. There will also be a Conservation Officer from the Council with whom Listed Buildings householders can chat with about potential Retrofit Projects on their historic properties.
From 7pm until 8pm there will be 3 Talks, which will cover a different form of Heat Pump (called Air-to-Air), special ventilation options (MVHR) and a presentation about the Government’s latest Retrofit Grant Funding… the “Warm Homes Plan”. After the Talks you will have the opportunity to ask the Speakers questions. Plus there will be more time for you to chat with the Installers and Assessors etc, up until the event closes at 9pm.
It helps Go Green Wicombe to prepare for the event if you pre-book your free tickets. This can be done via the Widcombe Association’s website.
We encourage people to use sustainable transport. For people who arrive by car, it is possible to park in areas close to the Widcombe Social Club after 6pm. This includes in Dolemeads, The Tyning and on some parts of Widcombe Hill.

Litter Pick and BSL Chat for Festival of Nature
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Achieve together Educational Day Services, Poolemead, Watery Lane, Bath, BA2 1RN, United Kingdom
Join a small friendly group from Achieve Together Educational Day Services in Bath for a gentle walk while litter picking as we chat in English and BSL, to help keep our local area tidy. We love introducing people to BSL and you might even learn some basic signs for nature!
We provide litter pickers, bags and high-vis vests but bring your own if preferred. All welcome to join this accessible walk around the local Twerton area for up to an hour. No experience of BSL or litter picking necessary.
Please note this event is drop-in – no booking neccessary!
Accessibility information
Short accessible walk along pavements for up to an hour circling Poolemead local area. Likely road crossing at own risk. Aiming for walk to be wheelchair-friendly. Children must be supervised.
Travel information
We will be meeting outside Poolemead, Watery Lane, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RN. Buses stop outside Poolemead. On-street free parking in nearby streets around Poolemead. Bike racks are a short 5-minute walk away in Twerton village high street outside local shops. No toilet facilities available except for customers of local cafes.
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature

Writing in Nature at Charlcombe Nature Reserve for Festival of Nature
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Charlcombe Community Nature Reserve, Charlcombe Way, Bath, BA1 8DS, United Kingdom
Come and join local performance poet Jo Butts at Charlcombe Nature Reserve for an informal wander through the reserve to explore a few poetry writing techniques in the wonderful world of nature! With guidance, we’ll take time to sit and write some thoughts and share ideas with the group. We’ll curate a group poem during the session to share on the reserve socials and website afterwards. Bring a notebook and something to write with, and prepare for all weathers! BSL support incorporated. Booking is essential and places are limited.
Accessibility information
Steep slopes, grassy 0fields, muddy paths, uneven, narrow paths with tree roots and stones in places. Main field may be partially accessible for off-road wheelchairs – if you have accessibility needs and would like to join please message us so we can adapt a route.
BSL support incorporated.
Travel information
Kissing gate at the top of the reserve accessible via Charlcombe way. (Larger 5-bar gate nearby can be accessed with prior notice.) No parking on Charlcombe way, parking on-street nearby on Solsbury Way and other surrounding roads. Local buses to Fairfield Park stop a short walk away. No bike racks available, please secure bikes responsibly.
Please walk, cycle or bus where possible. Meeting point at kissing gate – https://w3w.co/along.shakes.flood
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature

Pesticides: the smallholder’s hidden burden
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:00 | BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
Unintentional acute pesticide poisoning affects millions of farmers all around the world every year but, due to a lack of data, it often goes unnoticed by decision-makers.
In this talk Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN) will share findings from its ground-breaking new mobile app for monitoring acute pesticide poisoning and will highlight potential solutions to safeguard human health and the environment.
Joey Salmon, Pesticide Action Network, Brighton, UK
More information found on the BRLSI website

Evening Walk - Swifts, Martins and Glow Worms
2026-07-04 20:30 - 22:00
Join Wild About Bath for an evening walk to see nesting swifts and house martins, and search for the elusive ethereal glow worms.
Note: Date may change and/or this event may be postponed in the event of bad weather, please ensure you have registered via Eventbrite so you can be notified of any changes.
Meet at the junction of Shaft Road and Church Lane.
Please bring:
Appropriate footwear (boots)
A drink
A camera/phone (optional)
A torch
Accompanied children welcomed, please no dogs.
Find out more on the Wild About Bath website.

Summer butterfly and wildflower walk
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Church of St James, Southstoke, Bath, BA2 7DT, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Summer Butterfly and Wildflower Walk! As part of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, join us for a delightful stroll through nature in Southstoke to discover the beauty of butterflies and wildflowers in their natural habitat. This event is a fantastic opportunity to relax, unwind, and connect with nature, so don’t miss out!
Please bring:
Appropriate footwear (boots)
Weather appropriate clothing (sun hat etc – please also wear sun cream!)
A drink
A camera/phone (optional)
Accompanied children more than welcome, but please no dogs.
Find out more on the Wild About Bath website.
Please register via Eventbrite to be kept up to date with any changes to this event. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket to give others the opportunity – thank you!

Bath Natural History Society at Bath City Farm
2026-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Bath, BA2 1NW, United Kingdom
Ever wondered what lives in the hedgerows, long grass and hidden corners of Bath City Farm? Join Bath Natural History Society for a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of spiders and other arachnids.
We’ll take short walks around the site, using a variety of simple survey techniques to uncover the creatures that are often overlooked in our everyday surroundings. Along the way we’ll examine what we find and have a go at identifying different species with the help of field guides and experienced naturalists.
Whether you’re completely new to wildlife recording or already have an interest in the natural world, this is a great opportunity to learn more about some of Britain’s most misunderstood animals and discover the remarkable diversity living right on our doorstep.
Learn more and book your place on the Bath Natural History website.

Green Screen: A Dairy Story + Q&A
2026-08-12 18:10 - 20:00 | The Little Theatre, St Michael's Place, Bath, BA1 1SF, United Kingdom
Should a newborn dairy calf be separated from its mother? It is the most divisive question in dairy farming. A Dairy Story follows farmers David and Wilma Finlay of Rainton Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, as they abandon conventional methods and transition their farm to become the first in Europe to make a cow-with-calf dairy system commercially viable. What begins as a question of animal welfare opens into a film about climate, environment and, ultimately, something far more personal: a story about change, about trusting nature, and about the time we have together.
This screening is part of the Little Theatre’s Green Screen programme with Transition Bath, and the event includes a special Q&A.
Q&A details:
Ed Ayton, Sustainable Sourcing Advisor for Abel & Cole, will be bringing some cheese and biscuits for attendees to try as he hosts a discussion with David Finlay, the farmer at the heart of the film and Jon Cook of Dora’s Dairy near Swindon, a fourth-generation family farm where calves stay with their mothers.

Moths are Marvellous
2026-08-15 09:30 - 11:00
Join Wild About Bath for an early-morning look at the fascinating moths that live around Monkton Combe.
A moth trap will be set up overnight and checked the following morning. This is a chance to see a surprising variety of species up close, learn how moth recording works and discover more about these often-overlooked insects.
Together we’ll identify, photograph and admire the moths before releasing them safely back into the wild.
Whether you’re new to wildlife or already have an interest in insects, this is a great opportunity to experience one of the most colourful and diverse groups of animals found in the Bath area.
What to bring:
Camera or phone for photos (optional)
Outdoor clothing suitable for the weather
Meet outside Monkton Combe Village Hall, opposite the Wheelwrights Arms. Free parking is available in the village hall car park and nearby roadside spaces. Toilet facilities are available on site.
Find out more at the Wild About Bath website.

Bath Natural History Society Walk from Northend to Solsbury Hill
2026-09-17 10:00 - 13:00
Join Bath Natural History Society for a guided walk from Northend to Solsbury Hill, exploring the wildlife of this beautiful landscape as summer begins to give way to autumn.
Along the route we’ll look out for late-season wildflowers, insects and birds, with a visit to a small nature reserve created from a former reservoir. The reserve can be particularly good for dragonflies, while the surrounding habitats may offer sightings of both resident and migrating birds, including warblers.
This is a chance to learn more about the changing seasons, discover local wildlife and enjoy one of Bath’s most iconic landscapes in the company of experienced naturalists.
Visit the Bath Natural History Society website for further details and booking information.
