Events
Act to Adapt – Monday Night Talks
30th March | 7–9pm
Wells Town Hall
Join us for an inspiring evening of practical ideas and local action to help build a more resilient future.
Talk 1: Future-Proofing Homes for a Wetter Climate
Tamsin Southby (Dampsmart)
Discover the Wells Act to Adapt pilot project, exploring why some homes are harder and more expensive to heat. Learn how early identification and support can improve health, increase resilience, and reduce energy costs.
Talk 2: Plant to Plate – Growing Your Own Food
Jo Stevenson (Bishop’s Palace Community Garden) & Steve/Lily (Root Connections)
Get simple, practical tips for growing your own food at home—no matter your space or experience level.
Free entry
Refreshments available
Donations welcome
#SustainableLiving #ActToAdapt #CostOfLiving #FutureProofing #GrowingFood
Make a Bug Hotel
Calling all WI members! Join us for a hands-on, fun-filled session where we’ll be creating beautiful bug hotels to attract bees, ladybirds, and other garden-friendly guests.
Measuring Veteran Trees
Join Barbra Lakin, Biodiversity Officer from Somerset Council on a Workshop on Identifying and Recording Veteran and Ancient Trees
Discover Tor Hill Woods
Guided botany walk with Barbra Lakin in Tor Hill Woods. Learn to ID plants & explore the woodland ecosystem. Ages 8+. Free, booking req.
Guided Tree Walk with Matt Witt
Enjoy a gentle Wells walk with Matt, exploring trees through botany, poetry & song. Discover hidden green gems. Book: tothetrees.co.uk/contact
The Power of Wildflowers
Visit Brownes Garden Centre Oct 13 & 15, 10–2, for wildflower info boards & advice from expert Gael Witor. Free entry, all welcome!
Garden Tour with Environmental Planting with James Cross, Head Gardener
Join Head Gardener James Cross for a Bishop’s Palace Gardens tour. See new plantings, blooms & learn about sustainable care. Book online now.
Fungus Foray
Join Nathan Orr for a £5 guided Fungus Foray in Stockhill Forest. Learn to ID UK fungi on this educational, non-foraging walk. Booking essential - To reserve your spot, email: bookings@wdwg.org.uk
The Power of Wildflowers
Visit Brownes Garden Centre Oct 13 & 15, 10–2, for wildflower info & advice from expert Gael Witor. Free entry, all welcome!
Tap the Storm: Clever Ideas for Greener, Wetter Gardens
Join Dr. Bel Deering for a free talk on turning rain into a garden resource with creative, climate-smart tips for beauty, resilience & biodiversity.
Attracting Wildlife to Our Gardens
Join Victoria Hillman for a free talk on turning any garden into a wildlife haven, with tips, stories & stunning nature photography.
Children's Nature Activity Trail
Daily 10–3 during Wells EcoWeek+, free with palace entry. Ages 7+. Follow the trail to explore gardens, wildlife & palace care.
Children's Environment and Conservation Trail
Children’s Environment and Conservation Trail
Volunteer to Help at an Event
Some of the events you see listed here have opportunities for volunteering - setting up, packing away, stewarding etc.
If you’d like to help at one of these events please send us an email telling us which event you’d like to help at and we’ll be in touch.