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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London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South…
Sweet vernal-grass
Flowering in spring, the cylindrical, densely packed flower spikes of Sweet vernal-grass are easily spotted in a meadow. It also tastes of sweet vanilla and was once a favourite 'chewing…
Explore London's wildlife
Explore London's wildlife
London's Living Landscapes
London’s Living Landscapes initiative seeks to protect, conserve and enhance the capital’s wildlife.
Walk London's Waterways
This winter, discover a hidden side of London and explore the rivers, lakes and canals - as well as the wildlife that can be found there - with our walking and wildlife-spotting guide.
The truth about London's reptiles
Keeping it Wild Trainee Lee tackles the negative stigma and reveals more about London's reptiles.
London's pavement wildlife
It's a testament to the powerful spirit of nature when a dandelion pushes through cracks on the pavement or a vibrant sprig of pink blooms emerges from beneath a lamppost.
Animals of London
London design house Run for the Hills has released an illustrated typographic map of our capital, with 20% of its sales going towards London Wildlife Trust.
Find London's dragonflies and damselflies
We are looking for 'Dragonfly Detectives' to help us find London’s hawkers, chasers, skimmers and damsels.