At the South London Botanical Institute Annual General Meeting (AGM) we'll be sharing the interesting things that have taken place at the SLBI over the last year. There will be an appointment and re-appointment of Trustees and an overview of our annual accounts. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the meeting. We …
Join our online event with Dr Maria Vorontsova (informally known as bat), Research Leader at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and SLBI President, who will be discussing herbaria and their role in contemporary society. This talk will take place on Zoom and here are the details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84538688191?pwd=eDRVdG80RTdxWTRneUt6ZnIrY0FzUT09 Meeting ID: 845 3868 8191 Passcode: 104880 More …
Roy Vickery and Amanda Tuke will be leading a walk, and continuing their long-term survey of the wild flowers growing in West Norwood Cemetery. This is a FREE event and all are welcome, regardless of ability! Meet at the main entrance to the Cemetery at 11am. The walk will last approximately 90 minutes. The address …
Discover what’s growing around your feet in your street! See what wonderful species are growing in the cracks and tree pits of South London and learn more about weeds and their origins. At this walk we will be examining pavement weeds and discussing how pavement floras rapidly change. Meet outside the South London Botanical Institute: …
Field Meeting: Allotment ‘Weeds’, with the London Natural History Society, recording the wild plants growing on Tamworth Farm Allotments in Mitcham. Free but booking necessary. Beginners welcome. Please contact Roy Vickery to book your place: [email protected] Time: 11am - 3pm Location: Tamworth Farm Allotments, also known as Rose Avenue Allotments, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JY …
Join us for our talk with Dr. Giulia Carabelli on houseplants and intimacy at West Norwood Library (and online)Join us at the West Norwood Library (or online) for our free talk with Dr. Giulia Carabelli and discover the importance of houseplants and their roles in building worlds.In this SLBI talk, Dr. Carabelli will introduce her …
A chance to find, identify and record some of the huge range of fungi species Our second walk in partnership with Mitcham Common Education Trust about the natural environment. Join the SLBI and Fabrice Boltho to explore the woodland and grassland fungi of Mitcham Common. Meet at 10am for a 10.30am start. Please bring a …
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 locally foraged fungi. Free drop-in activity. All abilities welcome. Location: 3Space International House 6 Canterbury Crescent Brixton SW9 7QD Time: 6pm - 8pm Cost: Free
Join us for a green adventure you won't forget! Join the SLBI and Michael Holland, author of ‘A Jungle In Your Living Room’ for an exciting and educational FREE children's workshop (for ages 8 and above) that will immerse you in the enchanting world of indoor gardening. In this two hour session, you'll discover the …
Join the SLBI and June Chatfield to explore the park and its Veteran trees Nonsuch Park is a large open space that is home to a variety of different species of flowers, birds and insects. Join June Chatfield to explore the park and its Veteran trees. Autumn colours will be in full swing and perhaps …
