NEW! The Secret Life of Lawns - Saturday 21st February 2026

Saturday 21st February | 14:00 - 15:30

Lawns are everywhere, yet few people realise they are among the most diverse habitats in inner London.

Despite this, lawns are often undervalued and appreciated mainly for how they look, rather than for the wildlife they support. In recent decades, lawns have become more diverse, influenced by climate change and improvements in air quality and pollution levels.

Join us for the first in a new series of guided walks exploring the wildlife found in lawns, as these overlooked habitats begin to prepare for spring.

📍 Meet at New Cross Station (Amersham Vale entrance)

What to expect

• A relaxed, guided walk focusing on urban lawn biodiversity

• Learn how to spot and identify plants and other wildlife in everyday green spaces

• Explore how climate change and changing pollution levels are shaping urban ecosystems

• No prior knowledge needed - just curiosity and comfortable footwear

This walk is suitable for adults and interested young people, and encourages noticing the nature we usually walk straight past.

Practical details

🕑 Time: 2.00 - 3.30pm

📍 Meeting point: New Cross Station, Amersham Vale entrance

Tickets

🎟️ Paid tickets - booking required

• £5 standard

• £3 concession

• £10 Creek Champion (helps subsidise concession places and supports our education and conservation work)

If you’re able to choose the supporter ticket, thank you - it directly helps us run accessible events like this.