A variety of free nature-themed events will take place in Wanstead Park and on Wanstead Flats this month for the annual Wanstead Wildlife Weekend.
Find out more from the information tent near the Tea Hut in Wanstead Park.
Saturday 22 June
Butterfly Trail for children. Collect a questionnaire from the Info Tent and win a goody bag.
Reptiles Etc: Live Display of British wildlife near the Info Tent. From 12pm.
6am: Moth Trap Reveal 6am at the Temple, Wanstead Park. Led by Tim Harris.
10am: Bees Workshop: learn how to use a quadrat to identify bees and other creatures. Led by Tony Madgwick
12pm: Lichen Walk: Meet at the Info Tent. Learn about these fascinating life forms using hand lenses. Led by Bob Vaughan.
2pm: Flight of the Bumble Bee Family Walk: Meet at the Info Tent. Led by ScarlettWeston
2pm: Spider Hunt & Invertebrates Safari on Wanstead Flats: Meet at Centre Road Car Park, Led by David Carr.
Sunday 23 June
Butterfly Trail for children. Collect a questionnaire from the Info Tent and win a goody bag.
Reptiles Etc: Live Display of British wildlife near the Info Tent. From 12pm.
10am: From Bugs to Plant Galls: Invertebrate walk for all. Meet at the info Tent. Led by James Heal .
10am: Pond Dip at the Shoulder of Mutton Pond, for age 4 upwards. All children must be accompanied. Wear wellies! Led by Louis and Gosia.
12pm-4pm Family Fun in the Woodland Play Area:
12pm Bring a picnic!
1pm:Minibeast Hunt led by Moira Duhig. Followed by art activities.
2pm: Workshops :
Share Your Vision for Wanstead Park Led by Friends of Wanstead Parklands.
Encouraging Wildlife in your Garden. Led by Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.
3pm: Insect Stories for Under-5s. Led by Jackie Withnall.
For further information contact wrenconservationgroup@gmail.com
