Awestruck by Charles Dowding, wowed with the birds and Ed Drewitt and feeling more from our sensory walks, so we enter our final Earthfest week.

On Tuesday at 11am we survey the common for insects with Ed Drewitt, discovering the creeping things and the flying things that live at our feet. Meet at the library.

On Tuesday evening at 7pm we gather at St James Church to talk about renewable energy in our local community and to dream about what might be. Hosted by our own Emersons and Lyde Community Energy and featuring Bristol Energy Network, who have already done some amazing work in the region, it promises to open up whole new ways of getting ready for the future.

Wednesday 19th at 6pm we welcome Nick Wilcox-Brown to help us with our nature photography. This was postponed from last week due to the weather. Meet at the library.

On Thursday 20th Sarah and Jenny host an evening with the swifts. The swift walk and talk meets at the entrance to the King George Vth playing fields on Westerleigh Road.

And last but not least, on Saturday 22nd we have a Picnic in the Park. Bring your own food and drink, sit and listen to musicians including Flautet at 11.30am, the choir of Emersons Green Primary school at 12 noon, and Clube de Choro at 12.30pm, with opportunities to make little dinosaurs, tour the orchard and more. (The weather looks okay at the moment but if it turns difficult, then our wet weather plan is to meet in Resound, Blackhorse Road instead. A notice will be posted on this website on Friday pm and on our Facebook site if this wet weather plan is in operation)

Last minute bookings are welcome. Just a few places remaining. No need to book for the picnic.