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
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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
Open House Weekend 18th & 19th September 2010
London's Open House is back, and Lewisham is taking part. Louise House in Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill will be open on Saturday 18th September 10am-5pm. It will be running half-hourly tours, pre-book ONLY through Open House. Exhibition on Janusz Korszak whose visit to Louise House inspired him to devote his life to the Rights of … Continue reading Open House Weekend 18th & 19th September 2010
Mayor’s Thames Festival 11th & 12th September
London's largest free outdoor arts festival is back! An exciting mix of arts and entertainment, all focused around the Thames. There are a number of events happening over the two days from Westminster Bridge to Tower bridge and beyond. For more information, please visit. http://www.thamesfestival.org/festival/
Tuesday 31st of August, 6pm-7pm, Discover Lewisham’s Waterways Wade with Thames21
Join Thames 21 with Chris McGaw and Matthew Blumler as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Lewisham. Get into the river for this wade to explore the wealth of wildlife one of the Thames’ urban tributaries can hold. You’ll be able to celebrate all that you find on the new online map. This engaging … Continue reading Tuesday 31st of August, 6pm-7pm, Discover Lewisham’s Waterways Wade with Thames21
Nature Conservation Lewisham 