The new Nature's Gym programme is now available! There are a few new sites on there and a couple of favourites, so hopefully there is something for everyone. Please note that if you have not been before, have a read through our FAQ to see if this is the right project for you. Here you will … Continue reading New Nature’s Gym Programme, July-September 2017
Bat, Moth and Owl Prowl, Sydenham Hill Wood, Friday 7 July, 9pm-11pm
Guided bat walk in Sydenham Hill Wood Meet at the Crescent Wood Road entrance. Join the London Wildlife Trust for a guided walk of Sydenham Hill Wood to discover bats, moths and tawny owls. Using bat detectors, our site warden and volunteers will reveal a hidden, nocturnal world in urban south London. Sydenham Hill Wood is part … Continue reading Bat, Moth and Owl Prowl, Sydenham Hill Wood, Friday 7 July, 9pm-11pm
Free Biodiversity training in Tower Hamlets
This might not be in our Borough, but I thought that some of you might be interested in this free training being offered by Tower Hamlets.
Wildflower Walk Sunday 25 June, 2pm-4pm
Guided walk looking at the diverse plant communities in this urban secondary/ancient woodland. Please note booking is essential for this event Join the Sydenham Hill Wood Conservation Officer and our volunteers for a guided wildflower walk. Please note this is not a foraging event. The Wood is a remnant of the once vast Great North … Continue reading Wildflower Walk Sunday 25 June, 2pm-4pm
How to be a curious entomologist
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
Nature Conservation Lewisham 