Get involved in Lewisham's parks and nature reserves
Action for Swifts write... In 2018, Britain & Ireland were the first countries in the world to dedicate a national week in support of Swifts. In 2019 it will run from 22 - 30 June As we count the days until our wonderful Swifts are back in our skies again, we’re delighted to let you … Continue reading Swift Awareness Week
Thursday, 25th April 2019 - 2pm - 3.30pm Guided walk in Sydenham Hill Wood to find spring wildlife Celebrate the coming of spring in London's ancient woodlands Join London Wildlife Trust for a guided walk to spot the violets, bluebells, primroses and buttercups that mark a special time in Sydenham Hill Wood Sydenham Hill Wood is home … Continue reading Spring walk at Sydenham Hill Wood
Saturday 20/04/2019 - 5:00am - 7:00am Join the London Wildlife Trust for an early morning bird walk in the woods. We'll be looking and listening out for the many species of birds that use the woods at this time of year. The dawn chorus is one of the most important and beautiful events in nature. Sydenham Hill … Continue reading Dawn chorus walk in Sydenham Hill Wood
An afternoon of live acoustic folk music in a beautiful secluded woodland. To coincide with Telegraph Hill Festival we will be celeberating spring at New Cross Gate Cutting Nature Reserve with four local unamplified folk acts.
Please find attached the new Nature’s Gym programme for April-June 2019. You will notice that there are a couple of TBC sessions, we will update you about these as soon as we know, but we are waiting on other people/organisations to confirm before we can. It is also that time of year for the 3 … Continue reading Nature’s Gym programme April-June 2019
Crofton Park Railway Garden launch their new website and crowdfunding campaign to raise the rest of the funds to complete the garden and allow it to open to everyone for the grand opening, which is being planned for the Saturday 1st of June 2019 (more info soon). Visit the new website and read all about … Continue reading Crofton Park Railway Garden
We have written here on a number of occasions about creating wood chip footpaths. It is always a popular task with the volunteers because of the satisfaction it gives them once it is complete. It is also a great workout with all the wheelbarrowing it takes! The one we built last week was in Chinbrook … Continue reading It has been a while since the woodchip chipped!
Beckenham Place park will be hosting the flower show in June this year. You can find the categories here.
Sunday 10th February 2019 8.30am - 10am Guided walk in Sydenham Hill Wood to find winter birds. Join London Wildlife Trust for a guided walk to discover the range of birds present in Sydenham Hill Wood. Winter sees the return of the iconic firecrest, redwing, fieldfare, siskin and an influx of robin, goldfinch and chaffinch. It's also a … Continue reading Winter bird walk at Sydenham Hill Wood
