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

2.00pm – 3.30pm
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 changing climate.

Participants will create their own handmade concertina sketchbook while exploring the reserve's habitats. Blending visual art, environmental education and outdoor observation, the workshop encourages curiosity, ecological literacy and creative expression. Part guided walk, part art workshop. No drawing experience needed.

 

Date & Time: Saturday 23rd May 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm 

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

Cost: Free, no booking required 

Meeting Point: Bethnal Green Nature Reserve entrance on Middleton Street

Please note: places are limited to 15 per session. Early arrival is recommended.

 

 

Hosted by Corrie Wingate 

Corrie Wingate is an artist and arts educator who works with children, families and community groups to explore creativity outdoors. Her approach is simple and accessible, focusing on observation, play and seasonal changes.

Instagram: @corriewingate

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.

©2026 Bethnal Green Nature Reserve Trust