About this Event
This is an in-person event only.
Amanda will be leading a relaxed walk on the streets around Notting Hill Gate in search of the fascinating wild plants and other wildlife which find a home on our pavements.
In 'Wild Pavements' Amanda shares her delight in the overlooked and under appreciated wildlife in our UK cities, finds the people who care for it and takes groups out to enjoy it. From wild bees living on a canal bank and black redstarts nesting in London’s Oxford Street, to rare plants in pavement cracks and new fish-life in trolley-filled urban rivers, her discoveries are there for anyone to enjoy. And noticing the wild world around you may just change the way you think about our cities for good.
is a London-based urban naturalist and nature writer. She works as a consultant botanist, leads urban plant and bird walks and teaches botany and nature writing. Amanda writes a monthly column for Bird Watching Magazine which often features urban birds and her feature writing can be seen on her blog The Urban Naturalist. You can also find her on Instagram at @suburbanwilduk and on Bluesky at @amandatuke.bsky.social. 'Wild Pavements - Exploring Britain's Cities with an Urban Naturalist' is her first book."
How to prepare
This is an in-person nature walk. It will take place outdoors, so attendees should ensure they are prepared appropriately and wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.
No prior knowledge of urban plants or other aspects of urban nature needed.
We will send an email the day before the walk with a weather forecast and any tips.
Meeting point: Notting Hill Gate underground station - NW exit. What3Words ///onion.react.gently
Concessions
We are pleased to offer a concessionary rate on the cost of our tours to our members, and those less able to pay.
Please buy the concession ticket if you are any of the below:
- 65 years of age, or over
- Under 26 years of age
- Currently in receipt of UK government benefit (including, but not limited to, Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit, and Universal Credit).
- Currently in full-time education.
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Notting Hill Gate Station, Notting Hill Gate, London, United Kingdom
GBP 15.45 to GBP 19.12
