Nature Together – Exploring Biodiversity Walk
Saturday 8th August 2026
Meet at Kempston Mill
Mill Lane
Kempston
MK42 7BD
10:00am – 12:00pm
Nature Together – Exploring the Biodiversity of the River Great Ouse at Kempston with Jon Bishop and Dave Barnes
The guided walk will start at Kempston Mill, travelling along The Great River Ouse towards Bedford. Jon Bishop, Priory Country Park Warden, will explore the biodiversity of the area, looking out for birds, insects, animals and water dwellers and the habitats of the river and river bank. It’s an exciting opportunity to get to know this part of The River Great Ouse. Jon will be accompanied by keen Kempston wildlife photographer Dave Barnes.
This event is part of Nature Together in Kempston, a programme of creative workshops and events developing connection with nature in the area.
Have you filled out our Kempston Environmental Charter Survey? We want to capture what is important to you about the river and green spaces of Kempston. Complete the survey here.
How to book
This is a free, ticketed event. There are 20 spaces available, with a maximum of 3 tickets per booker. Please book via the link below.
If you have booked a ticket, please make sure you are definitely coming. If you are unable to make the walk for any reason, please cancel your ticket in good time to allow others to have the opportunity.
Helpful information
- Suitable for ages 10+
- The walk will take place over uneven ground
- No toilets are available along the route
- Please bring a bottle of water
More about your guides Jon Bishop and David Barnes
Jon works for Bedford Borough Council and has managed Priory Country Park for over 20 years. He is not only responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the park but also manages around 10 other sites – woodland and nature reserves including Putnoe Wood, Mowsbury Hillfort, Clapham Park Wood, Park Wood LNR, Fenlake Meadows LNR , Hillrise LNR plus a number of smaller reserves around the town. In addition, he manages the park volunteers and oversees the work of the various friends groups that help look after the woods and nature reserves.
David is a keen wildlife photographer and birder living in Kempston where the river is his local patch. He works for Apex Tree Specialists and is a regular volunteer at Priory Country Park.
Find out more about the project