As part of Great Big Green Week, the UK's biggest celebration of community action for nature and climate, Nature Day brings together local charities, organisations, and visitors in a day packed with fun, discovery, and inspiration.

With a festival feel, stalls and activities will be set up across the grass, offering plenty of chances to learn, create, and connect with nature.

What's on?

• Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire: visit their stall for fun activities and to learn about local wildlife projects.

• Central Bedfordshire Council: discover how the Local Nature Recovery Strategy is supporting nature near you.

• Nature rubbings craft station: create art from what you find in nature.

• Nature scavenger hunt: will you find everything on the list?

• Butterfly survey sheet: take 10 quiet minutes in nature to spot and record butterflies across the Downs.

• Owl pellet dissection: a hands-on look at what owls eat and how we learn from it.

• Meet a National Trust ranger: learn about their conservation work and see some of the machinery they use.

• Orchids and Wildflowers Walk: a gentle guided stroll to see the Downs' seasonal showstoppers. 10.30am. Booking required via our what's on page. £4 adults, £2 children.

Free entry - parking charges apply.