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The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust and partners are delighted to bring you the Festival of Nature, split over two long weekends this May and October.

There will be guided walks, fascinating talks, creative workshops including nature writing, events, and quizzes. We are excited to be showcasing our diverse environments and celebrating sustainability across the archipelago.

Get 10% off travel for Festival of Nature 2023 from Isles of Scilly Travel on Skybus flights from Lands’ End or on Scillonian III sailings from Penzance by quoting the below:

Spring. Travel between 10th and 23rd May. Use code WTFN0523

Autumn. Travel between 11th and 18th October. Use code WTFN1023

All offers subject to Isles of Scilly Travels T&Cs.

Every day from 4- 6pm, The Festival team will be in the Slip Inn Bar at the Mermaid Inn, Hugh Town, St. Mary’s to answer your wildlife questions. The bar will be open for drinks. St. Mary’s Boatman’s Association (SMBA) run daily trips to the off-islands (check their Facebook page and their chalkboard for times, usually departing St. Mary’s 10:15am). If you’re staying off-island, please contact St. Agnes Boating (for St. Agnes, 01720 422704), Tresco Boating (for Bryher and Tresco, 01720 423373) or SMBA (for St. Martin’s, 01720 423999).

Bookings for events will begin in February 2023, and we will outline how to book each event. The Tourist Information Centre, Porthcressa, St. Mary’s will be happy to assist you. You can email them at info@visitisleofscilly.com or call them on 01720 62060.