Bat Walk - with Dr Iain Bolton
5th April

The walk is free, no need to book.

Bat detectors will be provided!

Meet at the Pavilion at 7:45 pm

NO DOGS please (except service dogs) You’ll have more luck bat spotting.

Dress for the weather.

This event is subject to a last min cancellation if the weather is very wet and windy. We won’t be able to give notice, as this decision will be taken by Dr Bolton at very short notice.

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes. Each walk will have a different theme.

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and is President of the South London Botanical Institute.

He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and wrap up!

TOOTING COMMON BIO BLITZ!!

In Partnership with The CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2025 and THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Help find and log BIRDS, PLANTS, TREES, BUGS, ANIMALS and FUNGUS ETC.

This will help us protect our wildlife for the future.

Event will include an illustration workshop and music from young local musicians.

WE WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON THE DAY IF YOU’RE KEEN TO BE INVOLVED! JUST EMAIL HERE!

More information will follow soon.

For now - Here’s the links that will be useful

City Nature Challenge - HERE

Natural History Museum - HERE

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk discussing the folklore and uses of local plants

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk exploring the wild flowers at the north end of Tooting Common

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here

Everything You ever wanted to know about Air Source Heat Pumps but didn’t know who to ask.

Refreshments available.

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk on Tooting Common

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 2pm and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.

A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.

Booking is unnecessary and its free.

Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here