After a busy Summer of events, a huge amount of work was achieved by all the volunteers that came out and did their bit for Lewisham's rivers. There is always work to do though, so if you missed out or enjoyed yourself so much that you'd like to do more, please have a look at … Continue reading July – September 2017 Rivers and People Programme is now available
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Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries open day 9 July 2017
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 - leading tours of the cemetery, mounting an exhibition giving information on the history … Continue reading Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries open day 9 July 2017
New Nature’s Gym Programme, July-September 2017
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
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.
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
Hillcrest Wood Wildlife Spring Walk
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….
Summer picnic and Bioblitz
Nature’s Gym at SHP
The Nature's Gym volunteers spent two weeks at a homeless shelter run by SHP to help them 'green up' their garden and make it more wildlife friendly. SHP were lucky enough to win some funding from the Blackheath Ward Assembly to help them buy the materials and plants for their project, but they asked if Nature' … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at SHP
New Nature’s Gym Programme now available
The April-June 2017 Nature's programme is now available. There are plenty of exciting projects over the next few months, including the 3 Rivers Clean Up. As always, booking is essential for these sessions. If you are new to Nature's Gym, take a look through our FAQ and How to Get Involved pages for more information. If … Continue reading New Nature’s Gym Programme now available