The Manchester Festival of Nature
The Manchester Festival of Nature 2026 is a free family festival, celebrating wildlife through arts, craft and musical activities.
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Manchester Festival of Nature
The Manchester Festival of Nature will return to Manchester's Heaton Park on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Getting prepared for the Manchester Festival of Nature
“Are you ready for the festival?” asks James Walsh, aka The Mancunian Birder
Manchester's Wildest Festival is back and buzzing
It’s the most wonderful and wild time of year at Heaton Park this weekend, with the seventh Manchester Festival of Nature.
#MFoN2025 will be the usual hive of activity as conservation…
Be part of the Manchester Festival of Nature
Be part of our Festival of Nature in June 2022 and help MFoN be bigger, better and more interactive for visitors.
Manchester's Nature Recovery Network
Putting nature back into recovery in Manchester.
Festival attracts thousands of nature fans
The first Manchester Festival of Nature had Heaton Park buzzing in the heat of Saturday, as thousands of people paid a visit.
My kind of festival
Erin has spent 25 years connecting people and wildlife as part of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s team that delivers events and open days at sites across the county including the annual Skylarks…
Manchester's minibeasts
From our infamous worker bee to the more unusual looking shield bugs with bodies resembling medieval armour, Manchester is crawling with insects.
North Manchester Nature Network
Creating pathways for wildlife and linking favourite nature spots in North Manchester.
Events for families
From our regular Nature Tots sessions to seasonal specials, we have plenty of events where families can connect with nature all year round.
Events at The Hive
At the Hive we offer a calendar of events to give families unique opportunities to build lasting connections with nature and to explore the outdoor environment through play.