As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, there’s no better time to step outside, reconnect with nature, and do some good.
This April and May, a whole host of events on campus and across Manchester will give you the chance to do just that—whether it’s volunteering to protect local green spaces, joining guided nature walks, or taking part in fun, eco-friendly activities with friends.
From hands-on sustainability projects to outdoor socials and wellbeing workshops, there’s something for everyone. So, if you’re looking to unwind, meet new people, and give back to the planet, check out the upcoming events and get involved!
Events
A Nature Scavenger Hunt at Platt Fields Park led by IncredibleEdible society! Find out more!
🗓️ Saturday 29 March 12-2pm
Workshop: Shape a sustainable future with systems thinking, Introduction to the RoundView All students and staff welcome! Sign up here.
🗓️ Monday 31 March 10:00-12:00
iNaturalist Stall, for students and staff to learn more about the iNaturalist app, a great opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to biodiversity mapping at the Students Union.
🗓️ Tuesday 1 April 10am-2pm
A photo competition throughout April to encourage staff and students to share photos of local nature and biodiversity, whether that is on campus or at home for Easter – using the #UomSustNature Find out more.
🗓️ 1 – 31 April
Bring nature to your home by creating your own wildflower pots using recycled tubs and containers! Students Union 10am-2pm. Find out more Find out more.
🗓️ Wednesday 2 April
The Firs open day involving guided tours of the grounds and learning more about the plant species using their app. Find out more.
🗓️ Thursday 4 April (& every Friday in April) 10am –3pm
A relaxed guided tree trail over lunchtime, listen to a relaxing Spotify playlist and learn more about the trees on campus. This will be led by the IncredibleEdible society. Find out more
🗓️ Wednesday 9 April 12-1pm
Connect with nature through yoga, involving simple asanas, breathwork, visualisation and sounding. Find out more. Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-in-nature-tickets-1286039040389?aff=oddtdtcreator
🗓️ Thursday 10 April 12-1pm
The Great British Spring Clean Litter pick, join us for an afternoon of litter picking at Whitworth park! Find out more.
🗓️ Thursday 10 April 2-4pm
Sustainable futures April seminar to discover the wonders of biodiversity will Emma Shuttleworth and Dr Hannah Dickinson. Nancy Rothwell building, 3A.012. Find out more.
🗓️ Thursday 24 April 1-2pm
City Nature Challenge https://www.bnhc.org.uk/city-nature-challenge/
🗓️ 25 – 28 April
RoundView Facilitator training: (and links to volunteering activities) Sign up here.
🗓️ Monday 28 April 13:00-16:30
Library Active Travel breakfast for students who cycle into uni.
🗓️ Tuesday 29 April, 8-10am
Drop-in sessions where you can find out about the RoundView toolkit for sustainability learning and thinking – in the University of Manchester main library, ground floor lounge. Do pop in!
🗓️ Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April: 10:00-16:00
Join Sustainable Futures in celebrating the arrival of spring with a refreshing urban nature walk along the Ardwick Green Route. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we snap pictures on the iNaturalist app. Meet at the Old Quad. Find out more.
🗓️ Wednesday 30 April 12pm
Living proof: A climate story. Sustainability film screening 2pm-6pm. Book your ticket here.
🗓️ Wednesday 30 April
Workshop: Shape a sustainable future with systems thinking, Introduction to the RoundView All students and staff welcome! Sign up here.
🗓️ Thursday 1 May, 11:00-13:00
Workshop: Shape a sustainable future with systems thinking, Introduction to the RoundView All students and staff welcome! Sign up here.
🗓️ Wednesday 7 May, 14:00-16:00
An exhibition curated by Ardwick Climate Action Join Ardwick Climate Action and Creative Manchester to launch Silent Skies, an engaging temporary exhibition hosted at Manchester Museum. Find out more.
🗓️ Wednesday 14 May 6:30-8:30pm