About the event

Join us on a free, beginners-friendly walk to explore the names and characteristics of trees while also discussing the deep-rooted connection humans historically had with them. 🌲🌳🌴Led by our Keeping it Wild trainees Edie and Aanchal!

Throughout various cultures and time periods, trees were seen as sacred beings, filled with stories and wisdom. Through observation, conversation and reflection we can re-establish this connection and rediscover the importance trees have in our everyday life!

We will be making our own easy, DIY booklets using traditional Japanese stab binding techniques and leaf rubbings to create tree guides to take these home and explore the trees in your neighbourhood

Discover Gunnersbury Triangle and meet other young nature lovers - you don't need to be an expert to join, just be ready to learn and explore! ⭐🌿

📅 Date: Sunday 13th July 2025 

⏰ Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM 

📍 Location: Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve, Bollo Lane, W4 5LW, W3W ///mostly.probe.zooms

🙋‍♀️Who can come: Young People ages 16-30

What to expect from our free✨ Woodland Walk✨

🌲 Learn tree identification skills to share with friends or put on a CV

📚 Create your own tree guide using book-binding techniques and leaf rubbings

📜 Explore how people historically loved, feared, and worshiped trees through classic folklore tales

🦋Connect with like-minded people in nature

Why join us!

🍽️We'll provide a picnic lunch with snacks and drinks!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Bring someone new to nature and get a free coffee voucher to use at London Wildlife Trust cafes!

How to get there

🚇 Tube/train stations: The entrance is across the road from Chiswick Park Station (District line).

🚏 Bus: Bus number 440 also stops by the entrance, while services, 237, 267, 110 and H91 stop on nearby Chiswick High Road.

🚗 Car: No parking available on site but there is neighbouring street parking available.

Accessibility

There are gentle sloping footpaths made from natural material, as well as anti-slip decked walkways, however the terrain can be uneven in places. Unfortunately, due to steep steps wheelchair users will not be able to access all areas of the reserve.

We will walk at a leisurely pace with plenty of breaks, including a lunch break where we'll provide snacks and drinks.

There are porta-loos onsite, but no accessible toilet.

If you have any questions about accessibility please get in touch with us at youth.wildlondon.org.uk

The delivery of the Keeping it Wild Collective is made possible by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.