Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
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Woodberry Wetlands
Woodberry Wetlands is a haven for wildlife and people in Hackney: 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds and dykes, free and accessible to everyone.
Discovering wildlife at Walthamstow Wetlands with camera traps by Keeping it Wild Trainee Shahnoor
During my time as a Trainee at Walthamstow Wetlands I had the opportunity to learn how and why we use camera traps at the nature reserve. It was a totally new experience for me, I’d never done…
Walthamstow Wetlands
Welcome to Walthamstow Wetlands, a huge, internationally important reserve. Just 15 minutes from central London, and free to visit, you will find a unique haven to explore, enjoy and connect with…
History of Woodberry Wetlands
Discover the history of Woodberry Wetlands.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Learning the importance of wetlands by Keeping it Wild Trainee Lauren
When we think of climate issues our societal focus usually revolves around energy, waste and agriculture which can overshadow one of our most pressing issues globally: water security. Most of us…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Events at Walthamstow Wetlands
Find out what's going on at Walthamstow Wetlands.
About Walthamstow Wetlands
Find out more about the history of Walthamstow Wetlands.
Birds at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It also forms part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area and is a Ramsar wetland designated site
of international importance.
of international importance.