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Forthcoming

'Storytelling Like Mycelium' an online lecture by Jennifer Reid

Tue 29 September 2026 6.30pm – 7.45pm
The Experimental School of Urban Ecologies, Rights for Weeds, and the Bethnal Green Nature Reserve are delighted to welcome Jennifer Reid for an online lecture. We are thrilled to open...

Community Ecologies - 'The Case of the Quiet Pond' by Bonnie Wang

Sat 10 October 2026 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Join Bonnie Wang for a playful murder-mystery roleplay and interspecies assembly set in Bethnal Green Nature Reserve.Take on a more-than-human role - bee, bat, newt, fungus, nettle and more -...

Community Ecologies - 'Patterns in Poetry' by Anand Joshi & Eden Rickson

Sat 14 November 2026 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Join Anand Joshi and Eden Rickson for a playful, multi-sensory workshop using the patterns and forms of nature to give voice to our feelings about climate change.Ever felt overwhelmed by...

Community Ecologies - 'Rethinking Colour in a Changing Climate' by Karolina Suchanek

Sat 28 November 2026 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Join Karolina Suchanek for a hands-on natural dye workshop exploring how colour is shaped by shifting ecologies, seasons and plant life.Through a guided making session, participants will experiment with plant-based...
Current

Forest Fridays

4.00pm Fri 4 September 2026 — 4.30pm Fri 6 November 2026
Forest Friday is a free, weekly forest school inviting local children and families to explore the wonders of nature right on your doorstep. School-aged children (and their families) can learn...

Forest Fridays

4.00pm Fri 4 September 2026 — 4.30pm Fri 6 November 2026
Forest Friday is a free, weekly forest school inviting local children and families to explore the wonders of nature right on your doorstep. School-aged children (and their families) can learn...

Forest Fridays

4.00pm Fri 4 September 2026 — 4.30pm Fri 6 November 2026
Forest Friday is a free, weekly forest school inviting local children and families to explore the wonders of nature right on your doorstep. School-aged children (and their families) can learn...

Forest Fridays

4.00pm Fri 4 September 2026 — 4.30pm Fri 6 November 2026
Forest Friday is a free, weekly forest school inviting local children and families to explore the wonders of nature right on your doorstep. School-aged children (and their families) can learn...
Past

'Caring for Urban Soil' lecture by Nozomi Nakabayashi

Sat 12 September 2026
The Experimental School of Urban Ecologies is delighted to welcome Nozomi Nakabayashi for an online guest lecture as part of our Climate & Adaptation course.Through ongoing experiments, Nozomi explores and...

Outdoor Screening - 'The Epic of Everest' (1924)

Sat 1 August 2026
"We expect no mercy from Everest." - George Mallory. Join us for an outdoor screening of The Epic of Everest (1924), the official film record of the ill-fated Mallory–Irvine expedition...

What Was Us What Is Us: Survival - DIYing it

Sat 25 July 2026
Not long ago in Romania, Madalina's uncle tuned a TV signal with a potato and a nail. Necessity has always been the best DIY teacher.Join us for an afternoon of...

Community Ecologies - 'Tending the Earth: Writing Eco-Poetry with the Land' by Sarah Westcott

Sat 25 July 2026
Join Sarah Westcott for a gentle, creative workshop reconnecting with nature through curiosity, care, and close attention.Working outdoors in the reserve, we’ll use natural objects as inspiration for writing, giving...

Forest Friday x V&A Collaboration

Fri 24 July 2026
Join V&A Artist in Residence Emily Stapleton-Jefferis to help create a new clay sculpture for Bethnal Green Nature Reserve. Children will get hands-on with clay and help build a permanent...

Ever wondered what life would be like as a worm?

Sun 5 July 2026
Join us for a free creative workshop to learn about the weird and wonderful world of worms through costume and Q&A with a live worm!In our playful, lovingly weird and...

Dr. Banu Subramaniam - Botany and Taxonomy Lecture (online)

Mon 22 June 2026
This online talk is now fully booked.The Experimental School of Urban Ecologies, Rights for Weeds, and the Bethnal Green Nature Reserve are delighted to welcome Dr. Banu Subramaniam for an...

Wild Horses of Fire film club presents - 'Dry Summer' by Metin Erksan (Susuz Yaz, 1963)

Sat 13 June 2026
Complimenting Bethnal Green Nature Reserve’s interdisciplinary Experimental School of Urban Ecologies, Wild Horses of Fire film club presents a season of outdoor screenings focused on climate crisis themes.Doors open at...

Community Ecologies - Mindful Movement & Mudra Embodiment in Nature

Sat 13 June 2026
Join Aditi Kaushiva for a workshop exploring breath, gentle movement and Bharatanatyam mudras. The hand gestures of Indian classical dance as a way of connecting with the natural world and...

Monica “Mo” Wilde - Sustainable Harvesting Practices Lecture (online)

Wed 27 May 2026
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve is excited to host an online talk by Monica “Mo” Wilde. This lecture forms part of the Experimental School of Urban Ecologies: Foraging & Land Stewardship...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 24 May 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Ecologies - Wild Pages: Sketchbooks Inspired by Birds & Insects

Sat 23 May 2026
Join Corrie Wingate for a nature art workshop exploring how birds, insects and wildlife find food and shelter in their local ecosystems and why protecting these habitats matters in a...

Community Ecologies - Restoring the Ground Beneath Our Feet

Sat 9 May 2026
Join Nozomi Nakabayashi for a hands-on workshop exploring the ground beneath Bethnal Green Nature Reserve and learning how to help it thrive.Urban soils are often compacted and sealed, leaving them...

Nadia Shaikh - Foraging Laws, Rights and Responsibilities Lecture (online)

Tue 5 May 2026
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve is excited to host an online talk by Nadia Shaikh. This lecture forms part of the Experimental School of Urban Ecologies: Foraging & Land Stewardship online...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 3 May 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 26 April 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 19 April 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Winter volunteer dates 2025 / 2026

Sat 18 April 2026
Over the winter months, we’ll be slowing down to restore the land—and one another. During this time, we’ll pause our weekly volunteer sessions and instead host one larger session each...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 12 April 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 5 April 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 29 March 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Eid & Equinox Celebration

Sun 29 March 2026
Join us for a community Eid & Equinox Celebration pot luck lunch and chocolate egg treasure hunt on Sunday 29th March!

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 22 March 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Community Qi Gong with Orakle Apothecary

Sun 15 March 2026
This spring, Orakle Apothecary returns with a new season of energising, community-focused Qi Gong sessions at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve throughout March, April, and May. More information and booking details...

Mobile Apothecary Annual Daisy Picking

Sat 14 March 2026
The annual Mobile Apothecary Daisy Harvest is back this weekend!Weather permitting, we’ll be starting our daisy harvesting a little earlier than usual this year. Our first session will be:14th March11:00am...

Winter volunteer dates 2025 / 2026

Sat 14 March 2026
Over the winter months, we’ll be slowing down to restore the land—and one another. During this time, we’ll pause our weekly volunteer sessions and instead host one larger session each...

Forest Friday - Winter Warmer

Sat 14 March 2026
Forest Friday returns this Saturday for a winter warmer session in our woodlands. Places may be limited, so please book in advance if you can. Snacks provided. Session Details📅 Saturday...

Winter volunteer dates 2025 / 2026

Sat 21 February 2026
Over the winter months, we’ll be slowing down to restore the land—and one another. During this time, we’ll pause our weekly volunteer sessions and instead host one larger session each...

Forest Saturday - Winter Warmer

Sat 21 February 2026
Forest Saturday returns for another winter warmer session in our woodlands. Snacks provided. You can book via the email below or just drop in. Session details (rain, snow or shine)...

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overhead view of Bethnal Green Nature reserve and the Ecology Garden