PLANT SURVEY in W.Norwood Cemetery, led by Amanda Tuke & Roy Vickery, continuing a long-term survey of wild flowers in the cemetery. Sunday 22nd Sept 11am - 12.30pm ALL WELCOME! Book: slbi.org.uk/event/west-nor… #SLBI #WestNorwoodCemetery #wildflowers #plantsurvey #southlondon

Our most needed items look a bit different this week as we’re desperately short of these baby toiletries, liquid laundry capsules and nappies - sizes 7,8 & pull ups. Oh, and pasta sauce too! Thank you.

Join Amanda Tuke to hunt plants which arrived more recently in London’s green spaces, find out how they might have reached our city Mitcham Common Walk Series: New Arrivals Sat 28 Sept 3pm Book: slbi.org.uk/event/mitcham-… #SLBI #cityplants #londonplants #newplants #botany #mitcham

Session 4: Another enjoyable pilot session on ‘Botany and Wild Flower Identification’ led by our Urban Botanist in Residence Amanda Tuke. More info about the official course to come later. #SLBI #botanyforbeginners #plantidentification #pavementplants

It’s fungi season! Join us as Fabrice Boltho & friends take us to Mitcham Common to explore the fungi there. There will be three Forays this Autumn: Tuesday 24th Sep Tuesday 22nd Oct Tuesday 12th Nov Book: slbi.org.uk/event/mitcham-… #SLBI #fungi #fungiforay #mitchamcommon

Still time to book! Ever wondered how some of our recent plants got into London’s green spaces? Join our urban-botanist in residence Amanda Tuke on a guided walk this Saturday. Mitcham Common Walk Series: New Arrivals £5, book here: slbi.org.uk/event/mitcham-… #SLBI #mitchamcommon

🌿 Join us for our OPEN DAY at the South London Botanical Institute! 🌸Fun for all with garden tours, herb tea making, seed exploration, and more! 📍 #SLBI 🗓️ 12th Oct 🕐 1-3pm: Drop-in activities & new art by Dolly Swann 🕒 3-3:30pm: Talk by our Urban-Botanist Amanda Tuke

🌱 New Workshop Alert! Join Urban Botanist Amanda Tuke at SLBI for "Identifying Pavement Plants for Beginners" 🌼 Explore the wild plants in your neighborhood! 🗓️ 12th Oct | 🕒 11:30am-1pm | 💷 £12 📍 SLBI & surrounding streets. Book now on our website!

🌿 Join us on Oct 19th for a Grassland Ecology Walk at Mitcham Common! 🌾 Learn about plant communities & preserving rare grasslands with SLBI’s Richard Choksey. 🕒 11am-12:30pm 📍 Meet: Mitcham Junction Station #NatureWalks #SLBI

🍃 Turning Leaves: Weeds in the Library 🌱 Join us on Oct 24th, 2-3:30pm, at #SLBI to explore urban weeds! Bring 2 plant samples from local pavements & learn to ID them with experts Roy Vickery & Richard Choksey. Spaces limited—book now on our website! 🌿

🌿 Reminder: Join SLBI’s AGM & Public Lecture on Oct 28🌿 🌱 AGM at 6pm, followed by a lecture by on plant history: “For the Love of Plants.” We’d love to see you there! 🌍 🔗Sign up here: bit.ly/40bvl8I #SLBI #PublicLecture #BotanyEvents #Botany #BotanicalStudies

03.11.24 #wncapad24 Fantastic 'Trees: Mythology & Afterlife' walk today, led by Greg Packman- one of our partnership project events with SL.Botanic Institute The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Bereavement Services Lambeth Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC)

📷 Discover the magic of plants at our Open Day on the 9th Nov at 13:00-15:00! Join us for activities like microscope sessions, plant walks, & lavender bag making. No registration needed—just drop in! All ages welcome. Free entry! 📷#Lambeth #SLBI

Our West Norwood Cemetery Project had a great first event! 🌳 Looking ahead, events on the 10th are sold out, but a few spots remain for the "Play with Plants" workshop on the 16th. #WestNorwoodCemetery #Lambeth #NatureEvents

🎄Gift a unique holiday present! Our limited-edition 2024 SLBI calendar, themed on Plant Folklore, is risograph-printed in pink & green and supports SLBI & #Arbor’s work in the community. 🌿 Available here: bit.ly/3CoOY3q

🌿Join us at the #SLBI on Nov 21 for In Dialogue: Exploring Natural Dye Plants. Learn from PhD Researcher at KewGardens, Viveca Mellegård & artist Zoë Burt (Zoe Burt) as they explore natural dyes, history, & sustainability. 🎟️ bit.ly/slbi_events #NaturalDyes #EcoArt

🌿 Learn to grow ferns from spores! Tue 17 Dec, 4–6 PM. Perfect for beginners & plant lovers. 🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/slbi_events

Don’t let your bins overflow🚮⏫ Holiday collection schedules may change this Christmas📅🚛🔁 Make sure your bins aren’t left out in the cold☃️ Check your collection day here 👇 brnw.ch/21wPAYm

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online and call 111 for urgent medical help. LambethCollaborative Streatham Action Norwood Forum Healthwatch Lambeth Healthwatch Lambeth Carers' Hub Lambeth Age UK Lambeth

We're in the final days of our match funding drive to support our core educational offers. We're 65% there. Every little bit counts so please consider donating: …hlondonbotanicalinstitute.enthuse.com/cf/plant-futur… #PlantFutures #Botany #ClimateActionNow #Nature