Insects are everywhere. They are so many, and so varied — fascinating, beautiful, mysterious, bizarre. Through their mind-boggling biodiversity they offer us a window into the ecological complexity of life on Earth, and give us a powerful insight of the workings of the natural world. But their small size means they can easily be overlooked … Continue reading How to be a curious entomologist
Evening Tree Walk at Sydenham Hill Wood, Wednesday 31 May, 7pm-9pm
Guided tree walk in Sydenham Hill Wood to uncover the ancient landscape of the Great North Wood. Join our Sydenham Hill Wood Conservation Officer for a guided tree walk as part of London Tree Week. As one of the largest remnants of the Great North Wood, the Wood has a fascinating range of native tree … Continue reading Evening Tree Walk at Sydenham Hill Wood, Wednesday 31 May, 7pm-9pm
Community Engagement Officer Post at Beckenham Place Park
Be at the heart of transforming Beckenham Place Park Could you be at the heart of transforming Beckenham Place Park? A new job is going for a Community Engagement Officer. More details can be found on the London Borough Lewisham website. The role The planned regeneration will physical transform the park, injecting much needed investment and … Continue reading Community Engagement Officer Post at Beckenham Place Park
New Cross Gate Cuttings volunteer days with The London Wildlife Trust
A great way to get involved with the London Wildlife Trust in Lewisham is to become a conservation volunteer to make a real difference for wildlife in your local area, learn new skills and to gain a deeper understanding of woodland ecology. They have monthly conservation workdays at New Cross Gate Cutting on the following … Continue reading New Cross Gate Cuttings volunteer days with The London Wildlife Trust
Hillcrest Wood Wildlife Spring Walk
Walking-lore: Evening family storytelling in Sydenham Hill Woods, Saturday 3 June, 6pm-8pm
Discover the legends and folktales lurking in the woods. This evening storytelling session will take families on a walking-lore of Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods, where we will use our senses as our guide. Together we will trace the tale of the orphaned Lambeth girl, who lived among the trees and used them to stow … Continue reading Walking-lore: Evening family storytelling in Sydenham Hill Woods, Saturday 3 June, 6pm-8pm
Walking-lore: Afternoon family storytelling in Sydenham Hill Woods, Saturday 3 June, 2pm-4pm
Discover the legends and folktales lurking in the woods. This afternoon storytelling session will take families on a walking-lore of Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods, where we will use our senses as our guide. Together we will trace the tale of the orphaned Lambeth girl, who lived among the trees and used them to stow … Continue reading Walking-lore: Afternoon family storytelling in Sydenham Hill Woods, Saturday 3 June, 2pm-4pm
Bat Walk at Sydenham Wells Park – Friday 26 May 2017, 8.30pm-10pm
Join London Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for our annual bat walk at Sydenham Wells Park. Bat calls are largely undetectable to the human ear and so we will be using bat detectors to listen to the sounds of these wonderful mammals. Bats use sonar or echolocation to hunt for prey during the night, sending … Continue reading Bat Walk at Sydenham Wells Park – Friday 26 May 2017, 8.30pm-10pm
There I was digging a hole….
Bridgehouse Meadows is a small site tucked away near John Williams Close. It may not look like much but it does have lots of interesting flora and fauna on site. The Nature's Gym volunteers have work there a few times and for 2 session in April and May the set to work building a bug … Continue reading There I was digging a hole….
A message from the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemteries
Dear Friends and colleagues, BROCKLEY AND LADYWELL CEMETERIES OPEN DAY - 9th JULY The Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries (FoBLC) is this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of its formation. Over the last few years FoBLC has held an Open Day within the cemetery to promote this beautiful, peaceful and historic Victorian landscape - … Continue reading A message from the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemteries
Nature Conservation Lewisham 