Connect with Nature

Connect with Nature is a non-profit group. We are a friendly group of nature and wildlife enthusiasts, of all ages, from all backgrounds, interested in bird-watching, butterfly-watching, learning new things, discovering new interests, meeting like-minded people, and having loads of fun. All events and are free, it is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Aims of Connect with Nature:
• To raise awareness and advocate on “Sustainable Development Goals number 3”, which is “Good Health and Wellbeing”.
• To encourage people to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
• To raise awareness on the importance of wildlife.
• To do something green and sustainable for our environment.
• To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
• To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.

2026 Connect with Nature Events

Projects of Connect with Nature:

1) Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head Newquay

2) Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall

3) Moth Trapping Evenings
● Various locations in Cornwall

4) Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden

5) Talk and Presentation
● Talk and Presentation on “A Decade of Chough Watching”
● Talk and Presentation on “Butterflies in Cornwall”

6) Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall

7) Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall

8) Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through “Wildlife Matters”

Find out more here.

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ConnectWithNatureWithRowena
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cwnwrowena
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/ILoveCornwall8/videos