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Birdringing at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve - Jesse Walker

Explore nature and learn about Suffolk's wildlife with our exciting programme of events.

All of our activities are designed to connect people with nature, to share wildlife knowledge, and to develop a county-wide movement of nature-conscious communities. From family events, nature experiences, and guided walks, to specialist talks, creative workshops, and accredited training - we have something for everyone throughout every season.

Family events (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events?type=351)

Events for unaccompanied children (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events?type=352)

Training & courses (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildertraining)

Creative workshops (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/adult-learning/creative-workshops)

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Jon leading a summer wild cocktails event

Autumnal Orchard Drinks

Saturday 10 October 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Holywells Park, Ipswich, Suffolk

Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and foraging enthusiast, Jon Tyler, for an evening of foraging and wild cocktail sampling

Forest School Accredited Training October 2023

Forest School Training Level 2>3 Top Up (October 2026)

Sunday 11 October 2026 9.30am-5:30pm

Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve,

Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk

A 6 day course certified by AIM Qualifications for Level 2 Forest School assistants wising to become a Forest School Leader.

A field margin full of wildflowers on a Jordans farm

Wilder Communities - Land Purchase webinar

Wednesday 14 October 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online event

A vision for wildlife can involve purchasing land for a community to manage effectively with nature in mind

Talk: The Nature of Seeing

Thursday 15 October 2026 7.30pm

Woodbridge Community Hall

Award winning author and naturalist Mark Cocker in conversation with Adam Gretton from Suffolk Bird Group

willow woven basket with fruit in on a table

Workshop: Autumn willow basket

Saturday 17 October 2026 9.30am-5pm

Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre,

Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk

Weave and unwind with local willow artist Jane Kelly, creating a small basket of your own

16 hour Forest School and Paediatric First Aid Course

Saturday 17 October 2026 - Sunday 18 October 2026 9am-6pm

Foxburrow Nature Reserve,

Woodbridge, Suffolk

This 2 day, outdoor and paediatric course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders.

Community gardening - Paul Harris/2020vision

Talk: Climate change gardening

Tuesday 20 October 2026 7.30pm

Broadway House, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Clive Boase of Climate Change Gardening will reveal what can be done to boost our garden's eco credentials

Join us on the river to celebrate the wonderful wildlife found in Suffolk’s waters, and our relationship with this incredible habitat that surrounds us.