Author: Judith Simmons

This photo of a juvenile Grey Heron was taken by Adam Cooper on 12th May 2011 in his garden backing onto Manor House Gardens (herons have bred on the lake in the last few years).

Over 100 species of wildflower have been recorded at the Creekside Centre in Deptford. Get to know a few of them this Saturday 21st May as part of a free introduction to the creek's diverse flora. 10am to 2pm at Creekside, Deptford. Get in touch if you'd like to come along by emailing me on: … Continue reading Wildflowers of the Creek

This Saturday (14th May) Rivers & People is hosting two events which may ruffle your feathers or get your phloem pulsing. Meet at Sainsbury's Savacentre at 5am for a dawn chorus walk along the Waterlink Way to Ladywell Fields. 31 species on our last trip out on Tuesday (including Lesser Whitethroat and Swift) - let's … Continue reading Dawn ornithology or mid-day dendrology…

Join Rivers & People this evening (Friday 1st April) for a stroll from Canada Water to Deptford and sample the delights of spring in the big city. Led by the inimitable Nick Bertrand, we will take in the history and natural history of the Thames riverside before delving deep into Deptford for a well-earned jar … Continue reading Fools rush in where angels fear to tread…

Sat 19th March 11am to 3:30pm  Woodlands Ancient and Modern Part 1 (Lesnes Abbey) Rivers & People is making two trips to this magnificent woodland this spring. The aim is to explore different types of woodland, particularly the differences between ancient woodland and secondary (modern) woodland through the types of wild plants that grow in them. Join us for … Continue reading A Dazzling Display of Daffodils…

Rivers & People is 1 year old this month and you can click here to see what we've been up to so far... To see what we're up to this year click on the Rivers & People tab or take a look at the new walks leaflet. Thanks for your support so far and hope to … Continue reading Now we are one…

This Sunday (27th Feb) Rivers & People is celebrating the completion of its first year with an anniversary wade in the creek at Deptford. Sunday 27th Feb 2pm to 5pm Creekside Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA.  Click here for map All are welcome to this free event - an opportunity to reflect on what has … Continue reading A cake in the creek and a new leaflet to boot…

Details of what we found on this early morning walk can be found in the Wildlife Sightings section...   Tomorrow morning Rivers & People will be up before sunrise to stroll down the Waterlink Way in search of birdlife (no larks). Come along to catch some of the winter visitors prior to their departure. We may see … Continue reading Get up with the lark tomorrow…

The River Pool is a great place to see Kingfishers and all it takes is a little patience and a keen eye. The stretch from Bell Green to Catford Bridge often affords good views, particularly at quieter times of the day.   This photo was taken by Keith Ward, bird champion of Hilly Fields. http://hillyfields.blogspot.com/ … Continue reading Cobalt blue on camera…

Details of all the latest activities are now available to view. From walks and wades to field trips and open days, discover it all by clicking the crab...