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Nature Notebook Kamp Kemmuna Save the Date: Kamp Kemmuna 12–13 July 2025 Il-Forn ta' Kemmuna, Comino Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature with a weekend camping trip at Il-Forn ta' Kemmuna, our beloved historic bakery on the island of Comino. This special off-grid event is open to young people looking to relax, re- connect and experience the island's peaceful atmosphere. Join Friends of the Earth Malta for a memorable summer weekend! Green idea of the week 129 Find out more and register at: foemalta.org/event/ kamp-kemmuna Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. Sunrise Kayaking in Mistra Bay Date: 28 June Location: Mistra Bay, Malta Begin your day with a magical sunrise kayaking session in the serene waters of Mistra Bay! Paddle in 2-man inflatable sea kayaks as the golden light illuminates Malta's rugged coastline. Guided by their experienced team, this 3-hour adventure promises stunning views, rich marine life, and a thrilling experience. 2. Vocal & Musical Concert Date: 1 July Location: Parish Church of Sacro Cuor, Triq San Trofimu, Sliema, Malta The Soċjetà Filarmonika Sliema, together with the Kummissjoni Festi Parrocca Santwarju Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor, will hold a concert for the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by the Banda Cittadina Sliema, conducted by Mro Lesley Tabone. 3. The Valletta Waterfront Summer Festival Date: 1 - 22 July Location: Valletta Waterfront, Triq il-Vittmi Furjaniċi tal-Gwerra, Floriana, Malta Catch up with family and friends as you indulge in a harmonious blend of music, food and harbourside ambience at Valletta Waterfront, creating your perfect Tuesday evening under the stars. 4. Exhibition - Two Moons and Two Suns Date: Starting from 3 July Location: Palazzo de La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta An exhibition proposed by the Fictive Archive Investigations – a collaborative multidisciplinary, international project and working group, led by artist Claire Ducène. Twelve artists from a wide range of disciplines offer a labyrinth of possibilities for the island archive and its fiction. 5. Farsons Beer Festival Date: 3 - 12 July Location: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, Malta This event features an extensive range of local beers brewed at the Farsons Brewery alongside a selection of imported international brands. The festival boasts two stages showcasing top musicians, artists and bands, a dedicated dance area featuring local DJs, an Aperitivo area, as well as a Kids area. 6. The BBC Concert Orchestra: Ultimate 80's Date: 5 July Location: The Granaries, Floriana, Malta On Saturday the 5th of July the show will be bringing to Malta over 70 world class musicians alongside some of the finest vocalists and a legendary guest presenter. We'll be taking the Granaries in Floriana by storm, for a high energy 80's extravaganza like never before! 7. Fashion Week'25 - Day 1 Date: Starting from 7 July Location: Biskuttin Gardens, Vjal Ir-Re Dwardu Vii, Valletta, Malta This event will be an al-fresco, cabaret style seating, at the entrance of the heritage capital city VALLETTA. One will enjoy a lavish evening with multiple exclusive fashion shows of local fashion designers, live music and entertainment. 8. The Kinetic Grand Circus Date: 11, 13 July Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Step into the world of The Kinetic Grand Circus, Kinetic Dance Academy's 11th Annual Production. Featuring over 500 talented Dancers, this spectacular showcase blends the grace of Ballet, the rhythm of Modern Jazz and Hip Hop, the expression of Contemporary, and the wonder of Aerial artistry in a refined celebration of creativity, dedication, and performance excellence. 9. Isle of MTV Malta Music Week Packages 2025 Date:15 July Location: Fosos, Floriana, Malta This ticket gives you access to the IOMTV Front of Stage VIP Area plus entrance to all the IOMTV Malta Music Week Club Events at the hottest venues in Malta featuring a top international line-up. Don't miss out the fantastic events with Access to all of the events + savings on your ticket price, with one single ticket. The Valletta Waterfront Summer Fesitival begins on 7 July 977. Greater Short-toed Lark SOME birds are spectacular to look at, others not so much. The short-toed lark (M. bilbla) is firmly embedded with the "not-so- much" camp, as it's small and brown. Yet this bird is the soul of our countryside, its bubbling notes so typical of our dry open spaces, as these ground-nesting birds announce their breeding territory of- ten from high up in the air. It is hard for a Maltese naturalist to imagine our steppe and fallow fields without larksong in the back- ground. But imagine we must, because our beloved bilbla is declin- ing fast as development daily encroaches our open spaces. Like the corn bunting before it – another virtually lost denizen of our open countryside – the short-toed lark has disappeared from most every- where. A great loss indeed. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 29 JUNE 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, James Aquilina (photo)