The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land
About this Event
Did you know that we often struggle to find male woodlice, that “male" trees can turn “female", or that birds partner up into same-sex couples?
"Queer Ecology" aims to challenge what we think of as being "natural" or "unnatural" and explores the biases that affect how we see nature.
Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided walk to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in common plants and animals. You’ll learn how to use a hand lens to identify common species of plants and invertebrates and gain a new fascination with the natural world. This gentle tour around the Railways Land invites all curious minds (aged 14+) interested in meeting others, learning identification skills, and seeing nature from a new perspective.
Accessibility:
There is a network of footpaths across the reserve, including an accessible surfaced path as well as woodland and grass trails. The route will be tailored to the interests and mobility of the group.
the Linklater Pavilion is anaccessible building
About Connor:
Connor the Ecologist is an entomologist and educator with a decade of experience connecting people with the natural world. He is the former Head of Learning at London’s oldest botanic garden and has also studied dung beetles across London’s parks. To date, Connor has encouraged over 10,000 people to take time to appreciate the smallest details in nature and to show love for the often unloved species on our planet. His recent work focuses on “Queer Ecology“, which challenges perceptions of what is considered natural or unnatural and aims to break down the barriers that people face when interacting with nature. Over the past 4 years, 3,500 people have joined his Queer Ecology talks and walks. @connor_the_ecologist
Where is it happening?
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