A day of free workshops, fun activities and environmental events is coming up on Saturday as the Akrotiri Spring Festival returns. Held at Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre as part of the Environmental Month of Curium Municipality, the festival invites old and young to discover the natural and cultural treasures of the Akrotiri Peninsula.

Basket-weaving, bird ringing and nest building are just some of the activities that will take place this weekend as the festival runs from 8.45am to 1.30pm. All of its events are free and some of the workshops require pre-reservation. The activities combine outdoor fun with environmental education.

Participants will get to experience activities such as an early morning bird ringing demonstration, interactive nature games, eco-crafts and exhibitions, making sure there is something for everyone. Highlights include a traditional basket weaving workshop, hands-on dragonfly exploration, a sand-themed science session for kids, and a nestbox making workshop that supports bird conservation.

On a mission to raise awareness about the eco-life of the Akrotiri Peninsula and Cyprus’ biodiversity, the festival has prepared a day full of exploration, creativity and connection with nature. The event is organised by Curium Municipality, Curium 2030, and supported by BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria – The Cyprus Conservation Foundation, the Environment Department of the British Bases, and the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre – Unit of Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development.

Akrotiri Spring Festival

Workshops, nature games, eco-crafts and exhibition about the Akrotiri Peninsula. May 4. Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre, Limassol district. 8.45am-1.30pm. Free. More information and online registrations at www.birdlifecyprus.org/event/akrotiri-spring-festival-2025