Create a Buzz
Join our hive of activity in the heart of Reading
13-16 Jun, 10:30-17:00
Have you heard? This June, a giant hive is popping up in Reading Town Hall Square, curated by Nature Nurture and everyone’s invited! It's all part of Reading Climate Festival 2024, organised by Reading Climate Action Network (CAN).
Discover the Magic of Bees
Dive into fun activities and learn why bees are crucial for biodiversity, combating climate change, and our wellbeing.
Giant Bee Board Game
Roll the dice and b across Reading in our life-sized board game adventure!
Hive Sonic Experience
Step inside the hive for a magical sonic journey, featuring a soundtrack with real bees from Reading, designed by A Noisy Silence.
Waggle Dance Fun
Ever wondered why bees dance? Find out and give the Waggle Dance a try—it's a hoot!
Bee and Wildflower Crafting
Check out the stunning gallery of bees created by Reading communities and make your own bees and wildflowers to take home or add to our display.
Tune into Bee Vibes
Choose to Bee Happy, Bee Gloomy, or Bee Informed with our interactive stations.
Pollinator Plate Game
Play the plate game and uncover how pollinators contribute to the food we eat.
Support Local Nature
Learn about local organisations dedicated to restoring nature in Reading and discover how you can get involved.
Come along, have fun, and be a part of something amazing. Let’s celebrate our buzzing friends and make a difference together!
This four day event is part of Reading Climate Festival 2024 - check out the rest of the programme running from 8th to 21st June.
Create a Buzz has been designed by Nature Nurture , in collaboration with A Noisy Silence and Commando Jugendstil. The event has been generously funded by Reading Borough Council, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Reading Climate Action Network and Reading’s Business Improvement Districts.
Create a Buzz 2024 builds on the work of Our Green Stories, a creative campaign by Museums Partnership Reading, a partnership of The MERL and Reading Museum funded by Arts Council England, exploring stories of the changing environment through museum collections in Reading and highlighting ways of building a sustainable future both locally and beyond.
