About this Event
August’s wild walk takes us to Wimbledon Common, which features over 1,100 acres of ancient woodland, open heathland and boggy wetland sitting improbably close to the heart of the city. It’s a place of surprising variety: heather and gorse on the open heath, willowherb and meadowsweet along the wetter edges, and ancient oaks that have stood here for centuries - all hunting ground for hobby falcons and sparrowhawks above.Our route will take in all of it, moving through each of these habitats and seeing what late August has to offer.
This walk will be led by Wild South London member, Kate, and Wild South London trustees.
Where to meet
Meet your hosts at the back left corner of the Windmill Car Park (what3words: ///loves.hangs.drew).
What is a Wild Walk?
Wild Walks are fun, free events that encourage people to get outside, explore local green spaces and enjoy feeling like a kid again. We’ll walk for around two hours, stopping along the way to talk about what we’ve seen and learn some facts about the natural world. These are not rigid guided walks or foraging walks, but Wild South London trustees will be on hand to point out species, answer questions and encourage walk attendees to share their knowledge along the way too!
About Wild South London
Wild South London is a community group which aims to raise awareness of local biodiversity and promote conservation and appreciation of nature. Through walks, talks and hands-on workshops, the group will educate and inspire local people on topics such as sustainable foraging and identification of plants, animals and fungi - all while promoting the positive health and wellbeing impacts of engaging with nature.
Aims of Wild Walks:
- To introduce people to green spaces in South London.
- To promote the health and wellbeing benefits of interacting with nature.
- To help people meet other like-minded individuals and learn from one another.
Note:
Our events are free to ensure they remain accessible to everyone in the community. but organising them does come with costs. If you'd like to support our work, you can join us as a member for just £10 a year, or donate any amount here. Thank you.
If you can no longer attend this event, please cancel your ticket! We understand that plans change, but failing to show up without prior notice may mean someone else misses out.
Please contact us before the event if you have any questions or concerns.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Windmill Car Park, Windmill Road, London, United Kingdom
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