Join artist Catherine Clover on 26th July for a playful, informal, and participatory workshop exploring the voices of wild birds in Bethnal Green Nature Reserve. No experience or skill is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to listen closely to the birds that share our city.

Through a series of activities, we’ll tune in to the sounds of local birdlife, reflect on how climate change may be affecting them, and use our own voices to sing with and for the birds.

This one-hour workshop includes:

• A guided listening walk

• An introduction to Catherine’s ideas and bird-inspired scores

• A vocal demonstration

• A short rehearsal

• A collective voicing session

Catherine Clover is an artist who explores the relationship between people, birds, and landscape through voice, song, and language. Birds are vital indicators of ecological health, and this workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with them in a meaningful and joyful way.

Date & Time:
Saturday, 26th July 2025
3pm – 4pm

Location:
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve
Middleton St, E2 9RR

Cost:
Free, no booking required
You’re invited to participate at your own pace, whether through creating, sharing, or simply being present.

Meeting Point:
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve entrance on Middleton Street.

Bethnal Green Nature Reserve has been cared for by local residents and volunteers since 1977. Originally a WWII bomb-site, it now supports a thriving ecosystem of plants, bats, birds, fungi, and more—including people.

Hosted by Catherine Clover

Photo by David Tipling

With support from Chapman Trust & Nineveh Charitable Trust.