Bristol Festival of Nature, June 2nd-3rd, 2007

 

Bristol’s annual Festival of Nature returns for its fourth year during the weekend of 2-3 June 2007 on Bristol’s Harbourside. The Bristol Festival of Nature is organised by the Bristol Natural History Consortium, a collaboration between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, University of Bristol, University of West of England, The Wildscreen Trust and WWF-UK. Bristol Natural History Consortium is dedicated to delivering public and professional events that inspire the appreciation and value of the natural world and the need for its conservation.

 

Visitors will be able experience the natural world, and learn about the simple things everyone can do to have a beneficial impact on our local wildlife and preserve the planet’s fragile ecosystems. Many local, national and international organizations will have a presence at the Festival to promote their work in conservation and sustainable living.

 

A few highlights:

-         BBC Radio 4 Any Questions will be broadcast live from the festival on Friday, June 1st,

-         Visitors can attend, for free, a series of talks, walks, boat trips, and performances

-         BBC Spring Watch launches its Breathing Places campaign with a series of free events

-         Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the BBC Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, the 100th anniversary of natural history filmmaking and Wildscreen’s 25th anniversary

-         scienceHorizons hosts a People and Planet event for participants across Bristol

 

For more information visit www.festivalofnature.org or contact Savita Custead, Festival Director, on 0117 370 0973

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