Tuesday, 3 September 2013

The New River at 400 | London Wildlife Trust walks

 re-blogged from The New River at 400 | London Wildlife Trust

New River in Hackney

A programme of walks and events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the New River



To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the New River London Wildlife Trust has teamed up Thames Water to run a series of walks and events that will help us all get up close to the wildlife and learn more about the history of the New River. Come and join us on these exciting events over the next year and get unique access to the New River and the East Reservoir, a Metropolitan Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) that has been closed off since it was built in 1833.

Upcoming events:



New River Bat Walk

Date: 8th September

Time: 8pm to 9pm

Venue: meet outside the Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes London N4 2HA

Come and find out about the bats that live along the new river and stoke Newington reservoirs. You will be able to see and hear them using bat detectors.



New River Wildlife Picnic

Date: 22nd September

Time: 12pm -5pm

Venue: Stoke Newington East Reservoir Community Garden, Newton Close N4 2RH

Come and join us on the banks of the new river at east reservoir community garden. Bring a picnic, sit under the chestnut trees and spend some quiet time amongst the wildlife whilst we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the New River.



New River mini-beast walk

Date: 13th October

Time: 2pm-3pm

Venue: Meet outside the Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes London N4 2HA

Come and find out about the insects that live along the New River and around Stoke Newington East reservoir.

Contact David Mooney for further information dmooney@wildlondon.org.uk

Thanks to Thames Water for their support.

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