Discover the legends and folktales lurking in the woods. This afternoon storytelling session will take families on a walking-lore of Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods, where we will use our senses as our guide. Together we will trace the tale of the orphaned Lambeth girl, who lived among the trees and used them to stow … Continue reading Walking-lore: Afternoon family storytelling in Sydenham Hill Woods, Saturday 3 June, 2pm-4pm
Bat Walk at Sydenham Wells Park – Friday 26 May 2017, 8.30pm-10pm
Join London Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for our annual bat walk at Sydenham Wells Park. Bat calls are largely undetectable to the human ear and so we will be using bat detectors to listen to the sounds of these wonderful mammals. Bats use sonar or echolocation to hunt for prey during the night, sending … Continue reading Bat Walk at Sydenham Wells Park – Friday 26 May 2017, 8.30pm-10pm
Hillcrest Wood Clean Up Day
Winter bird walk at Sydenham Hill Wood – 12 February 9am-12.30pm
Guided walk in Sydenham Hill Wood to find winter birds Love London's woodland birds this Valentine's Day! 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. … Continue reading Winter bird walk at Sydenham Hill Wood – 12 February 9am-12.30pm
New Cross Gate Cutting Open Day – Saturday 28 January, 1pm-4pm
Come and explore this beautiful nature reserve which is usually closed to the public. A secluded area of woodland with small grassy glades, set on the broad slopes of a deep railway cutting, which supports 170 species of flowering plants. Brockley’s New Cross Gate Cutting is predominantly oak woodland with open glades of neutral and … Continue reading New Cross Gate Cutting Open Day – Saturday 28 January, 1pm-4pm
New Cross Gate Cutting Workdays
The London Wildlife Trust will be running a couple of practical volunteers sessions at their Vesta Road site. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact, Sam Bentley-Toon to book your place. Dates: Saturday 21st January 11am-3.30pm Saturday 18th February 11am-3.30pm Location: New Cross Gate Cutting, Vesta Road Entrance, London, SE4 2NR
Tree Walk in Dulwich Park – Saturday 29 October, 10am-12pm
A guided walk looking at the trees of Dulwich Park in partnership with the Dulwich Society and Southwark Council Dulwich Park is a remnant of the ancient Dulwich Common. Before becoming a park in 1890 it was farmland where the River Effra, one of London's most well known lost rivers, flowed. Though the park is … Continue reading Tree Walk in Dulwich Park – Saturday 29 October, 10am-12pm
Learn the ancient art of spoon carving! -September 10 2016
If you've ever wanted to try spoon-carving then now's your chance! The London Wildlife Trust will be running a workshop in Beaulieu Heights on Saturday 10 September. It is £20 per person and places are limited, so please book early to avoid missing out.
Bat Walk with London Wildlife Trust in Crystal Palace Park
Join London Wildlife Trust and learn to identify bats from their ultrasonic calls using bat detectors. This event is free and open to everyone and there is no need to book. Contact Sam for more information
Great North Wood Walk – Saturday 20 August, 12pm-4pm
A walk of 4 green miles through the remnants of the Great North Wood This is the annual Great North Wood walk in partnership with London Wildlife Trust, the Friends of One Tree Hill, The Horniman Gardens and The Conservation Volunteers. The walk will begin at One Tree Hill, passing over the hill down to … Continue reading Great North Wood Walk – Saturday 20 August, 12pm-4pm
Nature Conservation Lewisham 