Walthamstow Wetlands Summer News 2020
Walthamstow Wetlands has welcomed summer with a flurry of wildlife activity and visitors. During these testing times where covid-19 has affected every corner of the globe, Walthamstow Wetlands has…
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Family Learning Events at Crane Park Island
Drop-in for free, fun, family nature activities at Crane Park Island
Common crane
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Bloody crane's-bill
Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…
Crane Park Island
A fantastic variety of habitats including woodland, reedbed, ditches, ponds and river can be found on a site formerly used for gunpowder production in Whitton.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Latest news
Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
Family Learning Events
Join London Wildlife Trust and get connected to nature in the city with all of the family.
Outdoor learning homepage
There has never been a more important time to encourage the next generation to explore and connect with nature.
Schools - Outdoor Learning
We provide hands-on nature lessons directly linked to the National Curriculum. Outdoor school sessions cover a variety of topics for Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 and 2 (up to 11 years).