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Woman and child underneath weeping willow tree

© Eleanor Church

Senses of spring

Spring’s arrival in London brings a delight for the senses! The fresh sights, sounds and smells that come with this season of new life, make spring the perfect time to connect with nature. 

 

The official start date of spring is the day of the Spring Equinox, falling this year on the 20th March – this is the first day of astronomical spring. But London’s wildlife has been gearing up to spring for some time now, from our gardens and parks to London’s woodlands and wetlands, signs of spring can be felt all around. 

Spring is here for us all to enjoy, and this season we encourage you to discover the wonders of nature in London! 

Senses of Spring Introduction (https://www.youtu.be/ApDc1O1x-1o)

A female blackbird perched on a wooden rail with nesting material in her beak

Blackbird

Photo credit: Steve Waterhouse

Sights of spring
Frogs in pond at centre for wildlife gardening

© Daniel Greenwood

Sounds of spring
The stary white flowers of wild garlic on thin green stems

Wild garlic flowers

Photo credit: Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

Smells of spring
Someone tending pond plants in pots

Photo credit: Penny Dixie

In touch with spring

Discover spring near you

View of Woodberry Wetlands
Nature Reserve

Woodberry Wetlands

A working reservoir in Manor House, closed to the public for almost 200 years, is now a beautiful urban wetland nature reserve.

Check out what's happening this spring on our nature reserves and get involved!

View our full range of spring events here!

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