view over Priory Park

Ever thought you would like to make your garden a little wilder but weren’t sure where to start? The good news is that if you like gardening and have even the smallest space at your disposal you are already halfway there! Join local ecologist Dominic Coath to explore the secrets of a great wildlife garden. … Read more

Join canoeist and chalk streams enthusiast Simon Wightman for an introduction to the chalk streams of Hitchin – why they are special, the wildlife to look out for, and the threats they face. The talk will last about 45 minutes, with a chance for questions at the end. Ticket price includes a glass of sparkling … Read more

Another chance to hear and see this illustrated nature discovery talk on the natural world in and around Hitchin, with local nature enthusiast Phil Barron from Hitchin Nature Network. If you’ve always wondered where to look out for bats, owls, butterflies, moths, newts or slow worms, or to hear a woodpecker or a goldcrest, this … Read more