It’s all about people discovering, enjoying and finding out about nature in the North Pennines. There are lots of events to choose from – all celebrating the outstanding nature, wildlife, plants and rocks found in the area.

‘Adder’ – free exhibition of art and creative work inspired by the amazing adder, Bowlees Visitor Centre – throughout festival (10am to 5pm). Exhibition opens on 23 May and runs until 29 June.

Family-friendly bird themed Bowlees treasure trail (self-guided), Bowlees Visitor Centre – throughout festival (10am to 4pm)

Guided botany walk – Low Force to High Force, Bowlees Visitor Centre – Saturday 23 May (10.30am to 1.30pm)

Geo Day at Nenthead Mines, Nenthead – Sunday 24 May

Adder survey training, Alston Moor – Tuesday 26 May (9am to 12.30pm)

Garden Club – Helen’s Garden volunteer opportunity, Bowlees Visitor Centre – Tuesday 26 May (10am to 12.30pm)

Bioblitz in the Allen Valleys, Housty Farm (nr Allendale) – Tuesday 26 May (10am to 3pm)

Tree planting maintenance, Teesdale – Tuesday 26 May (10am to 3.30pm)

On the rocks – Wild Wednesday, Bowlees Visitor Centre – Wednesday 27 May (10.30am to 12.30pm)

Volunteer day at Bowlees Tree Nursery, Bowlees Visitor Centre – Wednesday 27 May (1pm to 4pm)

On the rocks – Drop-in family activity, Bowlees Visitor Centre – Wednesday 27 May (1pm to 4pm)

Volunteer moth trapping opportunity, Allen Valleys – Thursday 28 May (9am to 11.30am)

Saturday Stroll – Rooted in lead, Allenheads – Saturday 30 May (10.30am to 2.30pm)

Nature Camp, Low Way Farm (Teesdale) – Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 May

High Helbeck nature walk, High Helbeck, near Brough – Wednesday 3 June (10.30am to 3pm)

Botanical training opportunity – wildflower, grasses and surveying, Newbiggin (Teesdale) – Thursday 4 June (9.45am to 4.30pm)

Wildlife, history and farming (guided walk), RSPB Geltsdale – Thursday 4 June (10am to 12noon)