London Borough of Lewisham runs a number of river related volunteering opportunities. We are keen to get people involved in their local rivers and help us maintain them through bankside management and litter picks. We tend to work in 4 parks; Brookmill Park, Chinbrook Meadows, Cornmill Gardens and Ladywell Fields. Our new programme of events … Continue reading Volunteer in Lewisham’s Rivers
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Butterfly Walk Sunday 12 July 2015
July is a busy month for wildlife in London with stag beetles on the wing, kestrels fledging and swifts readying for their return to Africa. LWT has a lot of events coming up, so of which are (almost) in our Borough! Friday 3rd July, 21:00: it’s time for the annual bat, moth and owl prowl … Continue reading Butterfly Walk Sunday 12 July 2015
Spoken word theatre and story telling in Ladywell Fields
As part of this years 3RiversCleanUp London Bubble will be providing some entertainment through spoken word theatre and story telling. Following on from the successful event in Manor Park, they will again be taking you on an adventure through Ladywell Fields on 8 July 2015. Hear about the Ladywell Naiad and other tales based on the … Continue reading Spoken word theatre and story telling in Ladywell Fields
Bat, moth and owl prowl – Friday 3 July 2015
July is a busy month for wildlife in London with stag beetles on the wing, kestrels fledging and swifts readying for their return to Africa. LWT has a lot of events coming up, so of which are (almost) in our Borough! Friday 3rd July, 21:00: it’s time for the annual bat, moth and owl … Continue reading Bat, moth and owl prowl – Friday 3 July 2015
Burnt Ash Pond Open Day Sunday 5 July 2015
Please contact the nature conservation manager for more information or call 020 8314 2007 Address: Burnt Ash Pond, Melrose Close, Off Winn Road, SE12 0AL
Dacres Wood AGM & Pond Dipping – Saturday 27th June
You are invited to Friends of Dacres Wood Nature Reserve AGM on Saturday 27th June at 12pm-1pm. Please come along if you wish to be involved in your local Nature Reserve. We are also seeking new members for the committee and the current Chair and Treasurer will be stepping down. If you would like to … Continue reading Dacres Wood AGM & Pond Dipping – Saturday 27th June
Nature’s Gym at Mayow Park
The Nature's Gym volunteers have been working in Mayow Park for quite a few years now. They have see the 'Triangle' area develop in to a really lovely area of bright flowers and scented herbs. The garden was originally inspired by permaculture principles and designed by one of the friends and his come on a … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Mayow Park
Nature’s Gym Programme July-September 2015
Please see attached the Nature's Gym programme for July-September 2015. I hope there is something in there that you will enjoy! Please be aware that there are quite a few sessions that involve wearing waders and working in the river. At these sessions, we can not guarantee that there will be any work available on … Continue reading Nature’s Gym Programme July-September 2015
‘Hello Wall’
There is nothing we here at Nature's Gym like more than hearing your feedback. If you have taken part in an event and have something to say about it, please let us know. If we can improve things, we need to know! If there are certain tasks or sites that you like, you should … Continue reading ‘Hello Wall’
The Story of the Ladywell Naiad and other tales
As part of this years 3RiversCleanUp London Bubble will be telling stories in the river. Hear about the Ladywell Naiad and other tales based on the species and creatures of Lewisham. Why not take part by taking a 'species selfie' using the #riversandpeople and #whatlivesinlewisham and post them on Twitter or Instgram.
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