House mouse
The tiny, grey-brown house mouse is one of our most successful mammals. It thrives around buildings but is less likely to be found in our houses these days due to better construction.
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
House sparrow
The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.
Giant house spider
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
The humble house sparrow
Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.
Wetlands Exhibition
Tottenham-based artist Will Handysides launches his debut solo exhibition of expressive landscapes at the Engine House, Walthamstow Wetlands on Saturday 21 September.
Cafés at London Wildlife Trust
Visit one of our cafés on your adventure through our nature reserves
Events at Walthamstow Wetlands
Built in 1894, the Engine House at Walthamstow Wetlands is a unique heritage destination which has been recently redeveloped to combine its original architectural features with modern amenities. Situated on Europe’s largest urban wetlands reserve, the Engine House can host a range of events with stunning views across the reservoirs of Walthamstow Wetlands and the London skyline itself.
My nine-to-five
Rob’s job keeps him very busy, whether it’s building a bridge, planting an orchard, monitoring butterflies or maintaining paths. His workload is made easier, though, with the help of valued…
Housing Associations and Other Institutions
• Provisional Ecological Appraisal
we can undertake an assessment to advise you on the ecological context including the constraints and opportunities for your project. We will advise you on the feasibility of delivering a project that delivers for people and wildlife and which is consistent with the purpose of London Wildlife Trust.
• Developing a Vision
we work with you to build a strong and coherent ecological narrative for your project. We guide early visioning work to protect existing ecology where possible, then create and enhance a mosaic of habitats and connect green infrastructure across the development and beyond its boundaries.
• Concept Design and Masterplanning >
we can advise on development principles and layout design that help meet the ecological objectives of the vision to integrate the new development into the local ecological network and help contribute to a ‘Nature Recovery’ framework
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
in line with the requirements of national legislation and regional policy , we can complete assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain and advise on the relationship between Biodiversity Net Gain and the Urban Greening Factor and how these can be mutually supporting
• Stakeholder/Community Engagement
we can support you engage with community groups and other stakeholders to broker consensus for the scheme bringing our significant expertise and networks together for the benefit of all parties.
• Land management
we can advise on managing land to conserve and enhance biodiversity with our specialist expertise of nature conservation in urban environments.
we can undertake an assessment to advise you on the ecological context including the constraints and opportunities for your project. We will advise you on the feasibility of delivering a project that delivers for people and wildlife and which is consistent with the purpose of London Wildlife Trust.
• Developing a Vision
we work with you to build a strong and coherent ecological narrative for your project. We guide early visioning work to protect existing ecology where possible, then create and enhance a mosaic of habitats and connect green infrastructure across the development and beyond its boundaries.
• Concept Design and Masterplanning >
we can advise on development principles and layout design that help meet the ecological objectives of the vision to integrate the new development into the local ecological network and help contribute to a ‘Nature Recovery’ framework
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
in line with the requirements of national legislation and regional policy , we can complete assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain and advise on the relationship between Biodiversity Net Gain and the Urban Greening Factor and how these can be mutually supporting
• Stakeholder/Community Engagement
we can support you engage with community groups and other stakeholders to broker consensus for the scheme bringing our significant expertise and networks together for the benefit of all parties.
• Land management
we can advise on managing land to conserve and enhance biodiversity with our specialist expertise of nature conservation in urban environments.
Nature Tots – sessions inspiring young people to engage with nature
Nature Tots is London Wildlife Trust’s Forest School programme for preschool children aged 18 months to 5 years.
Private Hire at Walthamstow Wetlands
Sitting on Europe’s largest urban wetland, the 1894 Engine House offers industrial architecture nestled in our 211-hectare nature reserve. Just 15 minutes from central London, this wildlife haven provides a spectacular setting for your event.