About this Event
Explore, create, and connect in nature's boundless playground. Our curated day events are designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature while igniting your creative spark.
Join us for a hands-on conservation session and a guided gentle walk around Walthamstow Wetlands, with a relaxing stop for lunch along the way.
Walthamstow Wetlands is a fully operational 160 hectare Thames Water reservoir site which is the main source of water supply for 3.5 million people. Walthamstow Wetlands is also an internationally important nature reserve, providing home and shelter to a wide range of wildlife, from rare waterfowl to majestic birds of prey.
Walthamstow Wetlands contains a range of habitats and experiences, from sheltered dense scrub-lined banks to wide windswept views towards the city. It remains the largest fishery in London. It is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the Lee Valley Special Protection Area, Ramsar site of international importance, and Lee Valley Walthamstow Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.
What are the tasks?
Whether it is your first time or you are more experienced, join us and make an impact to conserve Walthamstow Wetlands and its biodiversity. Tasks may involve but not limited to:
🪵 Meadow cutting using Austrian scythes
🌿 Bramble bashing
Tools and training will be provided on the day.
The conservation portion of the event will be led by London Wildlife Trust. The walk will be led by a member of the Touch Grass team.
Location: Walthamstow Wetlands (meeting point will be shared later)
Date: Tuesday 2nd March 2026
Meeting time: 9:45am
Start time: 10am
Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement
Age: 18+
Who is this for? This is an exclusive event for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.
What to bring: full list of what to wear will be shared closer to the time
🌼 Water bottle
🌼 Lunch
Accessibility
You can find Walthamstow Wetlands access statement here. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the wetlands. This gathering will involve practical conservation tasks.
About Touch Grass
Touch Grass is an outdoor community for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.
We are committed to fostering community growth through outdoor gatherings and wellness-focused trips that encourage us to rekindle our relationship with nature. Our immersive experiences go beyond relaxation—it's about empowerment, wellness, and forging meaningful connections.
Our vision is for queer people of colour to see the outdoors as a space where we belong. A 2020 report by Friends of the Earth found that nearly 40% of people from minority ethnic backgrounds in England live in the most green space-deprived neighbourhoods, compared with only 14% of white people — and that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are significantly less likely to spend time in the countryside than white people. We want to change this. We deserve joyful, safe access to the emotional well-being and physical health benefits of nature too.
We believe creativity and nature go hand in hand, which is why most of our events encourage you to embrace nature and your inner creative spirit.
For any enquiries please reach out to [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust, 2 Forest Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
