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Thank you species recovery appeal
Thank you for donating to help London's species recover
Species Recovery Web landing page
Help London’s vulnerable species recover. Without your help, we could lose them for good
Species Recovery Post landing page
Help London’s vulnerable species recover. Without your help, we could lose them for good
Centre for Wildlife Gardening Edible and Medicinal Plants Family Course with Diana
A free fun one or two day family course discovering edible and medicinal plants for Southwark residents.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
5 species to spot in London this spring and where to see them
Spot this seasons wildlife wonders.
Four bat species you are likely to see in London
Bats are nocturnal mammals, seen dimly at dusk and very occasionally during the day. They are most active in the summer months when they can sometimes be spotted swooping around as they catch their insect prey in flight.
Use our guides below to find out how to identify some of the bat species you might find around London!
Use our guides below to find out how to identify some of the bat species you might find around London!
Urban Nature Club at Walthamstow Wetlands: Edible Plants
A fun edible plants-themed workshop for 6-12 year olds with creative, interactive activities.
Protect London's chalk grassland for rare species
Donate to help protect London's important chalk grassland habitat
Ordinary moss
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.