Green Escapes: An introduction to nature in St James's Park

Schedule

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Guards Memorial | London, EN

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Join us for a beginners’ nature walk this May to discover the plants and wildlife of St James's Park.
About this Event

Escape the bustle of central London and join us for a peaceful walk through the green oasis of . Discover some of the amazing plants and animals that live and forage in the park along the way.

On this introductory nature walk we’ll learn how to identify some common plant and animal species and the important value they provide to the park’s biodiversity.

Which bumblebee has a fluffy white bottom?

Which plant can filter out pollutants from water?

We’ll explore some of the important wildlife habitats in St James’s Park, all while absorbing the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.



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Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age. For more information please email [email protected].

Help Nature Thrive delivers exciting biodiversity, engagement and citizen science projects across The Royal Parks. Take a look at our website for other events and ways to get involved. The Help Nature Thrive project is made possible thanks to Postcode Lottery players.

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Guards Memorial, 69 Horse Guards Road, London, United Kingdom

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