Nature Nell and Dr Dell CIC

Nature Nell and Dr Dell CIC Our mission is to share our love for nature and treat the natural world as a temple.

We believe great beauty is waiting to be found at our doorstep if we open our senses, slow down and notice the world around us.

What a beautiful evening with a lovely group of ladies, all dedicated volunteers, at Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve! ...
16/09/2026

What a beautiful evening with a lovely group of ladies, all dedicated volunteers, at Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve!

We loved their adventurous spirit, sense of humour, and deep affection for the reserve they have helped build, nurture, and care for over the past 20 and more years.

The reserve was pure magic, with its rich variety of habitats and an abundance of spiders, from small to impressively large, adding to the night's sense of wonder. Nature treated us to glowing fungi, blue and red plants, and hairy caterpillars! 🕷️ 🍄‍🟫

Against the backdrop of a stunning sunset, we were treated to an incredible display as 4 Noctule bats hunted in plain sight overhead. We paused for quite some time simply to enjoy their spectacular aerial performance. 🦇

Common and Soprano Pipistrelles also made fantastic appearances throughout the evening. No two walks are ever the same, but we hope the bats put on a similarly amazing show during our upcoming Sunday walk at the reserve!

We’re excited to share that on 24 and 26 Sept, Nell and Dell will be taking part in the Royston Arts Festival! The festi...
10/09/2026

We’re excited to share that on 24 and 26 Sept, Nell and Dell will be taking part in the Royston Arts Festival! The festival runs from 24 to 27 Sept and features a fantastic programme of activities, workshops, and performances.

Join our ‘Discover Birdsong: Guided Nature Walk’ on 24 Sept and ‘Cells to Stars: Nature in 3 Lenses’ on 26 Sept for two unforgettable nature experiences 🐦🔭

You can also visit our nature stall at the Festival Gala on 26 Sept in Priory Memorial Gardens. We'd love to meet you there! 🌿

As part of our contribution to the festival and local community, we are offering both events at our concession rate of just £10 per person. Simply select ‘Concession’ when booking through our website.

We look forward to seeing you at the Royston Arts Festival! 🎨

What a fantastic weekend of nature adventures! 🦇⛵ 🔦We came away feeling completely recharged after two wonderful walks w...
09/09/2026

What a fantastic weekend of nature adventures! 🦇⛵ 🔦

We came away feeling completely recharged after two wonderful walks with amazing explorers from across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

On Saturday, we led a Bat and Biofluorescence Walk for 17 members of the North Herts & East Beds Sailing Club at the Blue Lagoon near Arlesey. Children and adults alike enjoyed seeing grasses and insects in a whole new light and discovering the remarkable variety of bat species that call the lake home. It was a beautiful evening filled with wonder and discovery.

Sunday's walk was equally special, with spectacular displays of biofluorescence and the successful identification of Pipistrelle and Myotis bat species by our enthusiastic adventurers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Experience the magic for yourself and book your adventure by visiting the website on our page.

On Friday, we had the most wonderful and inspiring 'Biofluorescence and Bat Detection' nature adventure with 10 teenager...
08/09/2026

On Friday, we had the most wonderful and inspiring 'Biofluorescence and Bat Detection' nature adventure with 10 teenagers and 13 carers from Hitchin Choices! 🦇🔦

We had an incredible experience connecting with the young people and their carers through nature. Everyone was curious, engaged, and quick to answer Dr Dell's science questions!

Seeing the excitement when the young people detected their first bat or discovered the glowing colours of nature after dark reminded us why we love what we do. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again soon! ❤️

To experience the magic and join an adventure, visit the website on our page!

Discover the Hidden Colours of the Night at Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve! Join Nature Nell and Dr Dell CIC and Sto...
05/09/2026

Discover the Hidden Colours of the Night at Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve!

Join Nature Nell and Dr Dell CIC and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve for a fascinating evening exploring nature after dark.

Our ‘Biofluorescence and Bat Detection Walk’ combines science, wildlife, and adventure as we uncover the vibrant colours revealed by UV light and listen to the secret world of bats using ultrasound detectors. 🦇🔦

During this two-hour guided experience, you'll explore how biofluorescence reveals hidden colours in nature and detect and identify local bat species.

🗓️ Dates: 15 and 20 September 2026
🕕 Time: 6pm - 8pm
📍Location: Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve Car Park (what3words: strongly.awoken.louder).

We're pleased to offer concession-rate tickets for all Stotfold Preservation Trust members, volunteers, and members of the local Stotfold community.

Come to our stall at the Baldock EcoFest on 19 Sept 26 to get a special deal for the walk on 20 Sept!

To book, visit: https://www.naturenell.com/book-online. Select ‘Biofluorescence and Bat Detection Walk’, choose 15 or 20 September 2026. Children under 5 attend free. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

On Sunday, we had such a great time with a wonderful family from Meldreth, including our youngest explorer so far! The b...
01/09/2026

On Sunday, we had such a great time with a wonderful family from Meldreth, including our youngest explorer so far!

The biofluorescence was beautiful, with red and blue glowing grasses and plants, spiders of all sizes, caterpillars, and moths 🐛 The bat detection was equally thrilling - we observed two species of pipistrelle bats, the Common Pipistrelle and the Soprano Pipistrelle, and detected a Noctule bat at the start of the walk. Towards the end, we also picked up calls that we believe may have come from a Brown Long-eared bat. 🦇

Thank you - it truly was a magical evening, and we returned home feeling recharged after sharing this special experience with four curious adventures! 🙏

Join the magic at www.naturenell.com

We had a lovely bank holiday Monday in Letchworth Garden City! Children, parents and grandparents joined Nature Nell and...
01/09/2026

We had a lovely bank holiday Monday in Letchworth Garden City! Children, parents and grandparents joined Nature Nell and Sarah from Soul Revive Pilates for a relaxed nature walk followed by revitalising slow flow pilates! 🐦

We had curious explorers of all ages, including two amazing dads sharing this experience with family and friends! 👏

Join 'Nature Walk and Slow Flow Pilates for Kids' every Monday at https://naturepilates.eventbrite.com

We joined a wonderful butterfly walk organised by Friends of Therfield Heath - Royston in collaboration with the Herts a...
30/08/2026

We joined a wonderful butterfly walk organised by Friends of Therfield Heath - Royston in collaboration with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust!

Nature provided a window of opportunity to explore the Therfield Heath and its unique butterfly habitats! In between rain showers, we observed five butterfly species: Common Blue, Adonis Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Small Heath and Meadow Brown!

Inspired by yesterday's adventure, we searched our garden today and found Small Copper, Common Blue and Small white! 🦋

Exciting News! Nature Nell and Dr Dell are heading to the Baldock Eco Festival! ♻️ Come find us in our navy-blue gazebo ...
28/08/2026

Exciting News! Nature Nell and Dr Dell are heading to the Baldock Eco Festival! ♻️

Come find us in our navy-blue gazebo for a day packed with hands-on nature and science adventures for all ages, including:

🔦 Mini-Biofluorescence Lab: discover a hidden, glowing side of nature!

🔭 Microscopes, Binoculars and Astronomy Station: test out different optics and look beyond - at the micro and the macro worlds around us.

🐦 Bird Song and Bat Echolocation: Uncover the secrets behind bird calls and how bats hunt using ultrasound!

Special Prizes 🌾: Eco giveaways for all explorers!

🗓️ When: 19th September 2026, 10am - 3pm.

📍 Where: Baldock Eco Fest (alongside many other amazing eco-organisations!)

Tag a friend who loves the outdoors, and drop by to say hello!

Learn more about our mission and upcoming adventures at www.naturenell.com

The Biofluorescence and Bat Detection walks over the weekend were inspiring and recharging on so many levels! While we e...
25/08/2026

The Biofluorescence and Bat Detection walks over the weekend were inspiring and recharging on so many levels! While we encountered an incredible range of wildlife, this weekend was really about the lovely humans who made the experience so special.

Watching curious minds of all ages connect over shared moments, like spotting a bat for the first time or catching a shooting star, felt as though nature was weaving us all together. The children were amazing: so sharp, intuitive, and eager to explore. The adults were completely present, generous, and filled with wonder.

Between the vivid glowing colours of biofluorescence and identifying six distinct bat species - Common & Soprano Pips, Noctule, Serotine, Natterer’s, and Brown Long-eared bats - it felt almost dreamlike.

We didn't take many photos, but we walked away with unforgettable memories of amazing people from different generations gently interacting with nature and each other! 🦇🔦✨ Join the magic: www.naturenell.com

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