Join in-person or online. Fungi and in particular mycorrhizal fungi underpin terrestrial ecosystems. Mycorrhizal fungi live in ancient symbiosis with the roots of 90% of the plants we know. In this intimate below ground relationship, the fungi exchange soil water and nutrients through carbon (sugars) and fats from the plants. Mycorrhizal fungi use the plant …

Learn how to identify fungi at our identification session with Fabrice Boltho and friends. Bring your specimens and photos and we'll teach you how to identify them on a local fungi foray. Free drop-in activity. All abilities welcome. Location: 3Space International House 6 Canterbury Crescent Brixton SW9 7QD  Time: 6pm - 8pm Cost: Free  

Image taken by Tim Green (Flickr) After undertaking ethnobotanical studies in many countries, including Brazil, Sri Lanka and Scotland, William Milliken, currently based at Kew, turns his attention here to plants which are traditionally used to treat sick animals in Britain and Ireland. He will share some of his findings and hopes others will be …

Our stall will be located outside the West Norwood Library. Stop by for a visit and have a look at some botanical-inspired Christmas gift ideas. We will be selling cards and tea towels designed by local artists, playing cards, local honey, books and more. Make your own herbal tea bag (FREE ACTIVITY) We will be …

Wild Norwood: Trees and the Afterlife 1.30pm - 3pm FREE guided walk exploring the cultural and mythological beliefs surrounding the magnificent trees in the cemetery led by well-known London tree expert, Greg Packman. This walk will explore aspects of the cultural and mythological beliefs on trees, looking at how beliefs around trees and the afterlife …

Welcome the New Year with a refreshing and relaxing guided wildflower hunt walk with Roy. Meeting point: Clock tower, by Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park 11am. Duration of walk 60-90mins. No booking required, just turn up.

Identifying trees in winter is a honed skill, join The Royal Parks' Arboriculture Officer Greg Packman to discover the trees of Brockwell Park. The walk will begin with an introduction to the key characteristics used in the identification of trees at this time of year, giving you a strong foundation on how to identify trees. …

"Time spent amongst trees, is never time wasted" (Unknown) Join SLBI Education and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Webley and professional nature storyteller Kerima Mohideen on a wintery tree walk in Brockwell Park. We'll be sharing tree stories from around the world, learning more about the beautiful trees to be found in the park, feeling them, sensing …

Gilbert's talk offers an overview of the fascinating botany, social history, folklore and literature of the iconic yew tree. In his recent book 'The Missing Musk', Bob Gilbert investigates mysteries of the natural world from the plant that lost its fragrance to the enigmatic identity of the lichen. In this talk he focuses in particular …

Zoom link will be sent out nearer the time Tickets are free but we ask for a donation to help continue our work. You can enter an amount you would like to donate, or you can select the £5/£10 option.   Over 80% of the population of Britain lives in an urban area. By 2030 …