What to see and do in June
The warmer, longer days of June are here providing us with the perfect opportunity to explore the natural world around us. From the trees and wildflowers in full bloom to the abundance of wildlife, our reserves have transformed into beautiful, postcard perfect vistas for all to enjoy.
Below we recommend some of our top picks for what you can see and do in June.
Discover the wonders of wildflowers at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Join us on Friday 20th June and follow along with our guided walk leaders to discover the wonderful world of wildflowers!
This guided walk provides a fascinating insight into the flora of Brockholes and how it changes over the year. Alongside this, we will look into the folklore associated with our wildflowers, trees and fungi.
Take part in 30 Days Wild
The UK's biggest free nature challenge is back for its tenth year! 30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts' annual challenge event, where everyone involved does one wild thing a day throughout the month of June.
Sign up to take part as an individual, or with your family, school, youth group, business or care home and receive a free tailored pack full of tips and inspiration for your daily wild activities. Join in with thousands of people taking part across the country and experience all the benefits of spending more time in nature.
Spot summer arrivals at Mere Sands Wood
Enjoy a delightful walk around the reserve and look out for some amazing seasonal species. See if you can spot common terns readying their nests on our new rafts, spy ospreys soaring overhead and observe butterflies as you walk beside our meadow. Mere Sands Wood is home to an abundance of species, all of which are just waiting to be discovered.
Emyr Evans
Join us at Manchester's wildest festival
Come along to Heaton Park on Sunday 29th June and celebrate Manchester Festival of Nature.
This year’s festival will be the usual mix of family-friendly arts, crafts and live music introducing visitors to the brilliant wildlife of Manchester. Activities will include natural dyeing, mindfulness, forest bathing, a giant Jenga, wildlife recording, wind spinners, woodland games, willow weaving, seed bombs, scavenger hunts, den building, and much more.
Image by Paul Heyes
It's a bugs life
Your garden, balcony or yard, no matter how big or small, has the potential to be a haven for wildlife. This month we will be celebrating national insect week. What better way to this then to share all the incredible ways that you help insects thrive.
If you're just getting started with gardening for wildlife, why not sign up for our My Wild Garden guide to learn more about the steps you can start taking? You'll also be able to receive your very own My Wild Garden award in exchange for a small donation, to celebrate your little nature reserve!
Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Picture perfect people
As summer takes hold, we see our nature reserves come alive with wildlife and visitors.
The theme for June's photography competition is 'People in Nature'. This month we want to see the person behind the camera. Capture yourself and family engaging with our reserves, enjoying a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or simply appreciating the scenery.
Submit your entry before the 16th June 2025 and be in with a chance of featuring in our 2026 wildlife calendar!
Meet a Barn Owl at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve
Join us at the Learning Centre at Lunt Meadows for an exciting talk about barn owls, featuring a meet and greet with a growing owlet.
Our passionate barn owl expert will teach you all about barn owls, their development, abilities, and behaviour, plus answer any questions you have about these fascinating birds. At these talks, you will have an opportunity to hold the owl (on a glove).
Discover more and book your place
Barn owl © Andrew Mason