Buglife is encouraging the public to learn to appreciate wasps, and to stop swatting them! The new campaign hopes to challenge common-held beliefs that wasps are dangerous, aggressive and of no use. Buglife is asking people to take a new look at wasps and to sign up to the Stop Swatting Pledge. Click on the logo … Continue reading Wonderful Wasps – Stop Swatting Wasps Pledge
London Wildlife Trust’s Garden for a Living London
As their website says 'Help transform the capital's 3 million gardens in to a network of nature reserves The London Wildlife Trust has come up with 7 gardening actions that you can pledge to do on their website These ideas include; planting drought resistant plants, making a pond and adding a green roof to you … Continue reading London Wildlife Trust’s Garden for a Living London
Canaries, Cormorants and Crabs in the Creek
This evening (Wed 15th Sep) the Rivers & People Project will be hosting a guided walk from Canary Wharf to Creekside in Deptford. We will stroll along the River Thames to see Lewisham from a different perspective, with local conservationist Nick Bertrand interpreting some of the history and natural history along the way. Walk … Continue reading Canaries, Cormorants and Crabs in the Creek
Beckenham Place Park Lewisham – An Opportunity for Schools
A Great Opportunity for School Pupils To Explore Nature & Wildlife, Study Their Local Environment and Associated River Life. We are offering opportunities to schools, youth, community, faith, special needs & disability groups to benefit and participate in the sustainable use of the park. The Waterlink Way Project Officer will prepare, organise and facilitate outdoor environmental … Continue reading Beckenham Place Park Lewisham – An Opportunity for Schools
Devonshire Road Moth Survey – Saturday 11th September
Come and experience the nature reserve at night, this Saturday 11th Sept from 8pm. Moth expert David Gardner will be trapping and identifying moths at locations around the reserve until late and talking about the unseen world of nocturnal wildlife. Wrap up warm and bring a torch. It all takes place at Devonshire Road Nature … Continue reading Devonshire Road Moth Survey – Saturday 11th September
Volunteer Walk Leader Training, Grove Park, 23rd & 30th September
The next training course for volunteer walk leaders is on Thursdays 23 and 30 September (9.30 – 1.30) (you need to attend both mornings). At: The Ringway Centre, 268 Baring Rd, Grove Park. SE12 0DS. The Volunteer Walk Leaders training course is designed to establish a group of local adults trained to promote and lead walks … Continue reading Volunteer Walk Leader Training, Grove Park, 23rd & 30th September
Solargraphy Project at Devonshire Road
The Devonshire Road Home Ed group meets once a month for various kinds of nature study. During 2010 we’ve been working on documentation of the site, using a range of eclectic photographic techniques brought by the artist, Ky Lewis. For the solargraphy project 2010, children made pinhole cameras out of used plastic film canisters, loaded … Continue reading Solargraphy Project at Devonshire Road
Burnt Ash Pond Annual Open Fun Day August 2010
Another successful Open Day at the Pond was held in early August. The Friends all very kindly contributed by brining home made cakes and sandwiches. This is the third year that the ‘Friends’ have held an open day and it was the most popular yet! A number of the people attending found it by chance, thanks to the … Continue reading Burnt Ash Pond Annual Open Fun Day August 2010
Walk London Autumn Ables Weekend 25th/26th September 2010
Join Walk London for their laters walking weekend Autumn Ables. Each walk is led by a trained guide and is absolutely free - all you need to do is turn up on the day. The full schedule of walks can be found on their website. If you have any questions about Autumn Ambles please get … Continue reading Walk London Autumn Ables Weekend 25th/26th September 2010
Get Walking, Keep Walking with the Ramblers
Get Walking and Get Healthy Walking is an excellent natural exercise that can help you stay healthy and live longer; control your weight; keep happy; enjoy time with friends and family; learn more about your local area and even look after the environment. (http://www.getwalking.org/) Visit their website for a number of London walks including two in … Continue reading Get Walking, Keep Walking with the Ramblers
Nature Conservation Lewisham 