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London Wildlife Trust nature reserve

Opened in 2017, Walthamstow Wetlands is Europe's largest urban wetland nature reserve - located just 15 minutes from central London.

There’s plenty to discover at Walthamstow Wetlands this summer! 🌿Look to the skies with Stow Stargazers, join Senior Res...
05/08/2026

There’s plenty to discover at Walthamstow Wetlands this summer! 🌿

Look to the skies with Stow Stargazers, join Senior Reserves Officer Amy for a guided tour, and explore even more events celebrating wildlife, nature and this special London reserve.

Book your place via the link below👇
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/summer

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🌿 Two brilliant events are coming to Walthamstow Wetlands this Friday!🧠 Join author and neuroscientist James Bashford th...
15/07/2026

🌿 Two brilliant events are coming to Walthamstow Wetlands this Friday!

🧠 Join author and neuroscientist James Bashford this Friday for a fascinating talk on health, modern life and our connection with nature. No booking needed.

🔭 Plus, explore Opticron binoculars and fieldscopes, with expert advice to help you find the perfect pair.

📍 Engine House Visitor Centre

We hope to see you there! 🌱


Tree walks, craft workshops, citizen science and plenty of chances to connect with nature. Summer is looking wild! 🌿☀️Jo...
01/07/2026

Tree walks, craft workshops, citizen science and plenty of chances to connect with nature. Summer is looking wild! 🌿☀️

Join our friendly nature experts at events across London and discover more about the wildlife living all around us. From learning new skills to getting creative outdoors, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Find out more and book your space here:
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/summer

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Spotted silhouettes darting through London’s summer skies?☀️Swifts, swallows, house martins and sand martins are all sum...
30/06/2026

Spotted silhouettes darting through London’s summer skies?☀️

Swifts, swallows, house martins and sand martins are all summer visitors to the UK and each has its own tell-tale features.🐦

Here’s how to work out who’s swooping overhead. 👇


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Nature Within: Why Reconnecting with Nature Could Transform Our Health 🌿Are we living too far from the natural world tha...
25/06/2026

Nature Within: Why Reconnecting with Nature Could Transform Our Health 🌿

Are we living too far from the natural world that shaped us?

Join neuroscientist, neurologist and author James Bashford .nature for a fascinating drop-in session exploring the powerful links between human health, modern life and the environment. 🧠

Drawing on the latest science, James will uncover how climate change, biodiversity loss, urban living and screen-filled lifestyles are affecting our bodies, minds and nervous systems — and why reconnecting with nature could be one of the most important steps we take for our wellbeing.

Blending stories from neuroscience, medicine and the natural world, Nature Within challenges the idea that humans are separate from nature and offers fresh, hopeful ways to understand our place in the living world. 🌍

At a time when anxiety, burnout and environmental worries are on the rise, this thought-provoking session will leave you with practical ideas, renewed optimism and a deeper connection to the nature around you.

📍 Walthamstow Wetlands
📅 Friday 17th July
🕥 10.30am–12.30pm
🎟️ Drop in

Perfect for anyone interested in health, wellbeing, nature, science and the future of our planet.

🌿 Nature’s Reclamation Along the River LeaAn exhibition by artist Jaiminee Patel📅 21st June – 13th SeptemberWalthamstow ...
24/06/2026

🌿 Nature’s Reclamation Along the River Lea
An exhibition by artist Jaiminee Patel
📅 21st June – 13th September

Walthamstow Wetlands and the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum are linked by London’s Victorian industrial revolution - once dominated by towering chimneys that managed the city’s water supply. Today, the labyrinth of water and steam engineering through the valley inspires Jaiminee Patel’s art, which show how the brick and iron of these industrial sites have yielded to the patina of nature, connecting art, history and ecology through her surreal landscapes and still life painting.

Explore **Nature’s Reclamation Along the River Lea**, a free exhibition at Walthamstow Wetlands, open daily from **Sunday 21 June to Sunday 13 September**.

🕤 Opening times: 9.30am–4pm
📍 Venue: Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House
🎟️ Free entry — no booking required

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A little reminder to look out for your local wildlife during this hot weather ☀️Small actions can make a big difference ...
22/06/2026

A little reminder to look out for your local wildlife during this hot weather ☀️

Small actions can make a big difference for birds, bees, hedgehogs and other wildlife struggling in the heat.

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We’re open as usual at Walthamstow Wetlands, but with the hot weather continuing, please plan your visit with care.There...
22/06/2026

We’re open as usual at Walthamstow Wetlands, but with the hot weather continuing, please plan your visit with care.

There is limited shade across the reserve and some long, treeless stretches of path, so please bring water, stay hydrated, and take breaks where you can.

Drinking water and cold drinks are available from the café.

Thank you for helping us keep visits safe and enjoyable for everyone.

⏳🐛 Last chance to do the Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail! 🦋Don’t miss this colourful family adventure at Walthamstow Wetla...
21/06/2026

⏳🐛 Last chance to do the Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail! 🦋

Don’t miss this colourful family adventure at Walthamstow Wetlands — follow the journey, meet wildlife friends, and snap that butterfly photo 📸✨

Final week – 23rd-30th June

Tickets: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/2026-03-21-very-hungry-caterpillar-trail
Or turn up on the day, subject to availability

See you before it flutters away 🌈🦋


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Step into summer with London Wildlife Trust 🌿☀️It’s time to head outdoors, connect with nature and discover something ne...
17/06/2026

Step into summer with London Wildlife Trust 🌿☀️

It’s time to head outdoors, connect with nature and discover something new at one of our summer events.

Join Sixto-Juan Zavala, founder of Q***r Botany, for a guided walk exploring the links between queerness and the natural world. Through folklore, science and history, we’ll uncover stories about plants and the many ways nature challenges boundaries.🐝

You can also get hands-on with citizen science. Learn how to set up Malaise traps, support sample collection and help visitors discover more about insects and their conservation.

Find out more via the link below
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/summer

***rBotany LB Waltham Forest

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2 Forest Road
London
N179NH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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