Restoring British Nature | The Linnean Assembly 2026

This in an in-person event, and is a collaboration between the Linnean Society and the Wild Britain Forum.

For more than two centuries, the Linnean Society has shaped Britain’s understanding of the natural world. In 2026, it will again become the crucible of a national conversation — this time not about cataloguing nature, but restoring it.

'Wild Britain 2026: The Linnean Assembly' invites scientists, landowners, policymakers, financiers, cultural leaders, and citizens to translate knowledge into action and define the foundations of a new natural history for the United Kingdom.

Join us for a day of though-provoking dialogue, and an opportunity to shape future conversations about restoring nature.

“Britain once discovered nature; now it must learn to live within it.”

09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival & Coffee

09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Addresses

09:45 – 10:30 | Keynote

10:30 – 11:15 | Conversation Session

11:15 – 11:30 | Break

11:30 – 12:30 | Parallel Forums

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch

13:30 – 14:15 | Assembly Dialogue

14:15 – 15:00 | Reflection

15:00 – 15:30 | Closing Conversation

15:30 – 16:30 | Reception

Tickets include refreshments, lunch and an evening drink reception. We offer discounts to Linnean Society members, students and concessions.

Please buy the concession ticket if you are any of the below:

• 65 years of age, or over
• Under 26 years of age
• Currently in receipt of UK government benefit (including, but not limited to, Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit, and Universal Credit).
• Currently in full-time education.

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