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October
Plant Walk – Camberwell New Cemetery
A walk to identify and record the plants growing in this historic area. Joint with Camberwell Cemeteries Working Group. Meet at the main gate on Brenchley Gardens, SE23 3RD. Roy Vickery, with Camberwell Cemeteries Working Group No booking necessary SLBI donations welcome
Find out more »Margam Discovery Centre Field Trip
This autumn visit to Margam in Wales (https://www.field-studies-council.org/centres/margam-discovery-centre.aspx) will pick up on autumn colour in leaves, bracken and fungi with scenic views inland of the hills and to the south the Bristol Channel. Two days will focus on the gardens with specimen trees, orangery, citrus house, Margam House (1827 Victorian Gothic) and displays of house family and its garden history. In event of inclement weather there are plenty of covered escapes. There are level paths to and from the…
Find out more »November
Pen and Wash Festive Painting
Ink and watercolour skills Develop your drawing and mark-making skills to create a painting using various ink pens, including those made from bamboo. Working with a Festive Still Life, draw with permanent ink and then experiment by adding a watercolour wash. We will also produce some black and white drawings exploring different tones using varying strengths on ink. All materials provided. Booking essential. Julie Sullock £35 members/£40 non-members
Find out more »Fungi Walk – West Norwood Cemetery
Fungi Identification The first in a series of joint walks with West Norwood Cemetery on various botanical themes. Fabrice will be finding fungi and sharing his knowledge in this fascinating cemetery. All levels welcome. Fabrice Boltho £10 Booking essential
Find out more »Terrariums Workshop
Miniature gardens Come and learn how to make your very own miniature garden in a special glass vessel. Beautiful to look at, easy to look after. London Terrariums £40 Booking essential
Find out more »A talk on the “Flora of India” tour
A talk by four SLBI members who journeyed to Simla, Hume's home in India, and studied the botanical and historic connections to our founder as well as the botany of the area. Nicky Nicoll with Colin Maitland, Jenny Neale and Fran Rowe No booking necessary Members free / Non-Members £5
Find out more »December
Make Your Own Botanical Advent Calendar – Seasonal Activities for Children
Fun Activitiy Come and join us for this fun activity on the perfect date to create your own advent calendar for the countdown to Christmas. Be as creative as you like and fill your calendar with exciting botanical materials. £6 per child. Booking essential
Find out more »Christmas Wreath Workshop
Make your own Christmas Wreath Two identical sessions of botanical wreath-making for Christmas. Including information on the folklore and customs around Christmas plants. Make one wreath to take home with you, from a range of materials.Helen Firminger £30 Booking essential
Find out more »Glowing Garden Party
Seasonal Event Come and enjoy our garden in the winter. A friendly, fun and beautifully contained seasonal event with gleaming illuminations, music and dancing with the SE London Folk Orchestra and delicious food and drink.Members £10/Non-members £20 Booking essential
Find out more »January
New Year’s Day Wildflower Hunt
Meet at the clock tower in Brockwell Park for a plant hunting walk to see how many wildflowers can be recorded at this time of year. Run jointly with the Friends of Brockwell Park. Part of the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland's New Year Plant Hunt. Roy Vickery No booking necessary Donations to the SLBI welcome.
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