Natural Lizard

Nature Recovery in Cornwall: Exhibition
2025-10-20 10:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 UTC | Penrose, Stables Cafe exhibition space, The Stables, Penrose Estate, Helston, TR13 0RD, United Kingdom
This photography exhibition is hosted by the National Trust at Penrose.

On a single day in summer, one acre of wildflower meadow can contain 3 million flowers, producing 1kg of nectar sugar. That’s enough to support nearly 96,000 honeybees per day.

97% of species-rich grassland has been lost in the UK since the 1930s, with the remaining 3% mostly fragmented across the country, leaving little room for wildlife to spread.

Explore how the National Trust and partners are tackling these issues, through the Coastal Meadows project and the Lizard Rarities Project, in this photography exhibition.

Penrose Social Walks: Chyvarloe
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Chyvarloe NT car park, TR12 7PY
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please check their website for full details: https://bit.ly/4t3DDuV. The event is free (admission applies), and booking is not required.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Chyvarloe car park taking in the parts of the south west coast path and views across Loe Pool and Loe Bar, as part of our social walk series.

The walk is around 4 miles long and will take approximately 2 hours.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable. This walk will start Chyvarloe car park information board (TR12 7PY or what3words:///trumped.panicking.awoke)

Soil Circus by Maya Ronchetti
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-09-30 16:00 | Penrose, Stables Cafe exhibition space, The Stables, Penrose Estate, Helston, TR13 0RD, United Kingdom
This exhibition is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please see their website for more details: https://bit.ly/4t73HFj

Maya is a textiles and installation artist whose work explores the many ways people have connected with nature in the UK, drawing on cultural, historical and traditional stories, as well as more complex relationships with the natural world. For this project, Maya has gathered, processed and dyed materials using plants found here, working closely with our volunteers and rangers to forage and collect natural dyes that have inspired and shaped the finished pieces.

Kennack Sands Beach Clean
2026-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Kennack Sands, Cornwall, TR12 7LT, United Kingdom
The Friends of Kennack Sands run a family-friendly beach clean on the first Sunday of every month, starting at 10am. Everyone is welcome to come along and help keep Kennack Sands beautiful! Bin bags, gloves, litter pickers and hand sanitisers are all provided – just bring yourselves.

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Reawakening The Lizard: a Celebration of Nature
2026-05-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Rosuick Farm, St Martin, St Martin, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6DZ, United Kingdom
This event is hosted by Wildlife Groundswell. Save the date for a glorious way to spend the Early May Bank Holiday Monday!

Join us for Celebration of Nature – a family-friendly day of talks, creativity, music, and community at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula. This special event, hosted by Wildlife Groundswell, brings together local voices, national projects, and hands-on activities to inspire and connect us with the natural world.

Across five themed zones you’ll discover:🌱 Voices for Nature – poetry, talks, films, and stories about nature recovery on the Lizard🦉 Our Projects – inspiring speakers on rewilding, curlews, rivers, beavers, food and farming, and more🎨 Art & Making – creative workshops including swift kite making, bug boxes, Curlew puppet making, natural mandalas, and Asian hornet awareness🎶 Sound & Story Space – music, storytelling, dance, nature sounds, and Cornish traditions🌳 The Future – add your hopes and actions for nature to our interactive “Future Tree”

There will be space to explore, connect, and take part — whether you want to listen, create, or simply enjoy the day in the beautiful setting of Rosuick Farm.

🗓️ Save the date: 4 May 2026For full programme and booking details, go to Wildlife Groundswell’s website (you can link to it via ‘Find out more’ below)!

Penrose Social Walks: Degibna
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Degibna car park, TR12 7PR, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please see their website for more details: https://bit.ly/3Q830x5. The event is free (normal admission charge applies), and booking is not needed.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Degibna car park taking in woodlands and views across Loe Pool as part of our social walk series. This walk is approximately 2.5 miles long and we will finish at Degibna Chapel where hot drinks will be available. This walk will start at Degibna car park information board (TR12 7PR or what3words:///constants.wonderful.hide).

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Lizard Walks: Poldhu and Mullion Cove
2026-05-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Poldhu car park, Poldhu, Cornwall, TR12 7JB, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust. For full details, see their website at https://bit.ly/4mtW8WW

Starting at Poldhu and heading to Mullion Cove, this circular walk will take in countryside and far-reaching views out to sea.

This walk is approximately 4 miles long and will take around 3- 3.5 hours.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Meet at Poldhu car park. Free for NT members, charges apply for non-members. What 3 words: ///fruity.ooze.outfitter Postcode: TR12 7JB. Dogs welcome on leads. The event is free; no booking needed.

Penrose Nature Spotters
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Meeting point Fairground Car Park Porthleven Road Helston TR13 8WN, Fairground Car Park, Porthleven Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8WN, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please check their website for full details: https://bit.ly/3Oyo3Zc. the event is free (admission applies), and booking is not required.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle family friendly walk from Fairground car park taking in the woodland and parkland at Penrose.

We will have nature spotting sheets available for children to explore the creatures that live here and will also be exploring the walled garden.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Lizard Walks: Helford and Frenchman's Creek
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Helford Car Park, TR12 6LB
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust. Please check their website for full information at https://bit.ly/4mtAIJu

Everyone is welcome to join us for a circular walk taking in the Helford and Frenchman’s Creek. The walk is approximately 3.5 miles long and will take no more than 3 hours.

We will be taking in the surrounding countryside and Helford estuary including the pet chapel and Frenchman’s Creek.

This walk is for people of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

The event is free, and booking is not required. Meet at Helford car park, TR12 6LB what3words ///egging.array.testers Parking charges apply.

Riverfly Stream Testing Training Day
2026-05-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Helston
This event is organised by Wildlife Groundswell.

Can you volunteer once a month? Monitoring riverflies reveals the health of our waterways and helps detect pollution. If you become a riverfly monitor, then you make a simple monthly check. Open to anyone.

Full training will be given on this day. For details, contact wgstreamtesting@gmail.com, or 07763 479445. There is information on the Wildlife Groundswell website, including a short video about riverfly monitoring: https://www.wildlifegroundswell.org.uk/events/riverfly-stream-testing-training-day

Penrose Social Walks: Penrose Hill
2026-05-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Penrose Hill car park, TR13 0RB, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please see their website for full details:Penrose Hill. The event is free, and booking is not needed.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. The walk is approximately 3 miles in length and will take around 2 hours.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Penrose Social Walks: Around Loe Pool
2026-06-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Degibna car park, TR12 7PR, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please see their website for full details:Around Loe Pool. The event is free, and booking is not required.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk around Loe Pool at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. This walk is approximately 6 miles and will include a stop for lunch (please bring your own). This walk will start Degibna car park information board (TR12 7PR or what3words:///constants.wonderful.hide)

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Butterfly Field Trip to Goonhilly Downs
2026-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Dry Tree car park, Goonhilly Downs
This event is organised by the Cornwall Branch of Butterfly Conservation (CBC) in partnership with The Lizard’s Natural England (NE) team.

Please check CBC’s website and social media for more information; and also check prior to each field trip in case of cancellation due to weather or other complications.

Goonhilly Downs house a significant number of rarer butterflies including Marsh Fritillary, Grayling, Silver-studded Blue, Small Heath and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. The NE team will lead us to a location in Central Goonhilly where Marsh Fritillary were recorded last year. Meet at Dry Tree car park in the National Nature Reserve (near the Earth Station) on the B3293 St Keverne road (SW730212); W3W magpie.marathons.ticked

Bring a packed lunch, and wellies in case it’s wet underfoot.

Ogor Dour Walk
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Teneriffe Farm Campsite, TR12 7EZ
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust. Check their website for full details: https://bit.ly/4c6HjGf

Everyone is welcome to join us for a social walk starting at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, taking in the surrounding countryside, wildlife and dramatic coastline along the south west coast path. With stories of soap stone, shipwrecks and wildlife there is much to see on this walk.

The walk is approximately 3.5 miles and led by volunteer walk leaders, offering the opportunity for fresh air and time in nature. Everyone welcome of all walking experience.

The event is free and booking is not required. Dogs welcome on leads. Meet at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, Mullion TR12 7EZ or use what3words: ///clays.renewals.rebounds

Penrose Nature Spotters
2026-06-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Highburrow car park, TR13 9EU, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please check their website for full details: https://bit.ly/4cdeQ04. This event is free (admission applies), and booking is not required.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle family friendly walk from Highburrow (Porthleven) taking in the parkland at Penrose.

We will have nature spotting sheets available for children explore the creatures that live here.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Chough Walk
2026-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Lizard Village Green Car Park, TR12 7NZ
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust. Please check their website for full details: https://bit.ly/41yTZQ7. Please note that the event is free but booking is essential. Call 0344 249 1895 to book.

On this two hour walk we will introduce you to local wildlife and the Cornish choughs while taking in far-reaching views out to sea and share information about the work that goes into keeping this place special.

Meet at Lizard Village Green TR12 7NH

Penrose Social Walks: Degibna
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Degibna car park, TR12 7PR, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust. Please see their website for more details: more information. The event is free (normal admission charge applies), and booking is not needed.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Degibna car park taking in woodlands and views across Loe Pool as part of our social walk series. This walk is approximately 2.5 miles long and we will finish at Degibna Chapel where hot drinks will be available. This walk will start at Degibna car park information board (TR12 7PR or what3words:///constants.wonderful.hide).

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Lizard Walks: Kynance
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | National Trust Kynance car park
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust. Please see their website for full details: https://bit.ly/41rS7sv

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle, circular walk, taking in the surrounding countryside and dramatic coastline. The walks are approximately 3 miles and led by volunteer walk leaders, offering the opportunity for fresh air and time in nature. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

The event is free, and booking is not required. Meet at National Trust Kynance car park TR12 7PJ. Parking charges apply for non-NT members.

Moth Event and Butterfly Walk at Windmill Farm
2026-08-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Windmill Farm, TR12 7LH
This event is organised by Cornwall Butterfly Conservation. Please check their website (https://www.cornwall-butterfly-conservation.org.uk/events.html) and social media for more information, including contact details; it is important to check the website and social media before an event in case of cancellation or changes, such as due to weather.

Dougy Wright, CWT volunteer warden, will introduce the moths found in the area of Windmill Farm; meet in the Field Studies Centre at the reserve as Dougy opens the traps.

After the moth event there will be a walk through the reserve where we would hope to see late summer butterflies, including the Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Grayling, and, around the pools, dragonflies and damselflies. There is also the chance of seeing Marsh Fritillary larval webs. Meet at the car park by the windmill which is down a lane off the A3083 (SW693152) TR12 7LH; W3W lamp.sparkle.prevented

Please note dogs are not allowed anywhere on this site.. If you want to stay and walk around the reserve, please bring a packed lunch.
