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Discover more about what we've been up to at the creek, how you can get involved and what creatures and plants are living in and around Deptford Creek!

Hands-on learning at Creekside!

23rd April 2025

Yasmin recently spent 2 weeks on placement at Creekside, from the University of Greenwich. Over the weeks she developed her confidence and skills in outdoor learning, and was a key part of our education team for a short while! Read on here to find out about her experiences and what she learned during her time here. 

The joy of learning outdoors!

10th April 2025

Matthew recently joined us from the University of Greenwich for a 2 week placement. With his passion and enthusiasm he fit right in to our team - read on to hear about the joy that learning outdoors can awaken in people of all ages!

Change and Adapt: if you can.

12th March 2025

British Science Week is focusing on Change and Adapt this year. This applies to wildlife as much as it does to us. There are many changes going on in the wild environment we all live in.

 

Creekside Seed Bank & Nursery

10th February 2025

Over the years, Creekside has increased its collection and propagation of seeds sourced from local wildflowers. Through seed collection and storage, we’ve created our ‘seed bank’, which now contains over 60 species, ranging from common species to some of the rarest plants found in our local environment.

Behind the Scenes: My Time at Creekside Discovery Centre

6th January 2025

 I guess I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect of my first day at The Creek. I thought we’d start off slow inductions, get shown around, and maybe do some menial tasks. You know, just to get a feel of the place. I didn’t expect to get right into the mix with a bunch of energetic 10-year-olds on a school trip. But that’s exactly what happened.