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Free trees for all!
TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) are pleased to announce that their planting programme will commence from the beginning of October 2015 and throughout the bare root planting season until the end of March 2016 . The tree pack guide gives details of the types of trees which are available. TCV are now at the stage where … Continue reading Free trees for all!
LEWISHAM NATURE WALKS Sunday 9 August meet – 2pm Ladywell station
For the next walk on Sunday 9 August, we will be following the river Ravensbourne from Ladywell to its confluence with the Thames at the mouth of Deptford Creek. The walk will go via the Riverdale Sculpture Park (a little-known green space on Molesworth Street), Cornmill Gardens (by the Glass Mill leisure centre), the wonderful … Continue reading LEWISHAM NATURE WALKS Sunday 9 August meet – 2pm Ladywell station
Bug Day at Sydenham Hill Wood – Thursday 13 August 2015 – 11am – 3pm
A family-friendly day to celebrate the amazing invertebrates that are so vital to our world Join the London Wildlife Trust to celebrate the weird and wonderful insects that are so important to Sydenham Hill Wood and the ecosystems we depend on for survival. We'll be leading pond dipping sessions to discover the wild world underneath … Continue reading Bug Day at Sydenham Hill Wood – Thursday 13 August 2015 – 11am – 3pm
A History of Sydenham Hill Wood by London Wildlife Trust- Tuesday 11 August 2015 2pm – 3.30pm
A talk about the history of Sydenham Hill Wood & Cox's Walk at Dulwich Library in partnership with Southwark Council Join London Wildlife Trust at Southwark Council's beautiful Dulwich Library for a talk about the history of Sydenham Hill Wood. Sydenham Hill Wood is one of the largest remaining remnants of the Great North Wood, … Continue reading A History of Sydenham Hill Wood by London Wildlife Trust- Tuesday 11 August 2015 2pm – 3.30pm
The story of Ladywell Naiad
Earlier this month, the Story of the Ladywell Naiad was told over two nights, once in Manor Park and once in Ladywell Fields. Story teller Richard Neville delighted crowds with humorous tales while London Bubble Theatre provided music and fun activities. Follow #whatlivesinlewisham on Twitter and Instagram and find our hat lives in our Parks and … Continue reading The story of Ladywell Naiad
Clearing the Ravensbourne in Beckenham Place Park
As part of the 3 Rivers Clean Up the Nature's Gym volunteers cleared part of the River Ravensbourne in Beckenham Place Park. Their work involved picking up litter and pulling up Himalayan Balsam. Himalayan Balsam is one of a number of invasive species that you can find along our rivers. This one however is easy to … Continue reading Clearing the Ravensbourne in Beckenham Place Park
Garthorne Road Nature Reserve blog has arrived
We have just developed a Garthorne Road Nature Reserve blog. We hope that this blog will help us generate interest in this fantastic site and encourage local people to visit and take part in events and open days. We can not do this alone, so if you are interested, please contact Lewisham’s Nature Conservation Officer, … Continue reading Garthorne Road Nature Reserve blog has arrived
Free Training With Thames21
If you love your waterways, want to learn more about them and help make them better, we can help! Thames21 offers a range of FREE training sessions to anyone who is keen to get involved with activities in and around their local waterways. Check out these opportunities. Leading a Waterway Clean UP Imagine leading your own group of volunteers in a … Continue reading Free Training With Thames21
Devonshire Road Open Day – Sunday 19 July 2015
Find Us - We are 10 minutes walk from both Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill Stations. And only a 20 minute walk from the fabulous Horniman Museum and Gardens. Contact Us - infodevonshireroad@gmail.com @DevonshireRoadN
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