Habitats, Ecology & Conservation Courses in London
Discover the greener side to city life on our London walks and courses and learn about the efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
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18 courses available
Looking at winter treesJoin Letta Jones for three tree identification walks in Regent’s Park. These walks will take place on Saturday mornings. We will explore common trees, focusing on bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits, with the aim of giving you the confidence to get to know what to look for when identifying trees. Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks
Off Site
Sat 19 Sep 2026Letta JonesFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00- The Science of Gardens
Join Nathalie Puget for a deep dive into the science of gardens and learn the philosophy of 'right plant, right place' for your own environment.
Keeley Street
Tue 22 Sep 2026Nathalie PugetFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Climate change: a brief introductionWe hear and read about climate change every day. Yet it is hard to keep up and get the big picture. Join us to slow down and get a sense of how the problem of climate change has emerged, what is being done about it and what more needs doing.
Online
Thu 1 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Find your way without a map: Orienting from natural signs
See nature in a whole new way by learning some basic, practical tips for navigating via natural clues and signs. You’ll never be lost without your phone again! Please note that this is a one-off, offsite session. Meeting point: Greenwich Park.
Off Site
Sat 3 Oct 2026Christopher CollierFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Ornithology: An introduction
Learn about diverse bird life, including basic identification, behaviour and ecology (with a special focus on birdsong and migration), and conservation.
Keeley Street
Sat 24 Oct 2026Ben ChappleFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Winter Wildlife Walks: Rainham Marshes & Walthamstow WetlandsJoin us to explore two of London’s most rewarding locations for observing wildlife in the winter months, Rainham Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands. Learn to identify bird and mammal species at this time of year.
Keeley Street
Sat 14 Nov 2026Ben ChappleFull fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Natural History: Charles Darwin, Darwinism & Evolutionary Theory
Discover the life and evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin during this one day workshop.
Keeley Street
Sat 30 Jan 2027Chantal WoodunFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Botany: a tasterJoin us for a one-day taster course to discover the breadth of the plant world and evaluate some common plants used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. The day will include a morning, classroom-based session at City Lit and an afternoon visit to explore plant life at Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Keeley Street
Sat 20 Feb 2027Letta JonesFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Botany for Beginners
Learn the basics of botany, including plant identification and the diversity of plants in London. Why do plants matter and how do we use them in everyday life? Please note: morning sessions will be classroom-based and take place at the City Lit; after lunch we will undertake local botany walks over at Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Keeley Street
Sat 10 Apr 2027Letta JonesFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Spring wildlife walks
London has some of the best urban wetland nature reserves in the world. In this course, we’ll explore two contrasting, but equally rewarding, wetland sites, learning about the common birds and other animals that live there, as well as the challenges of urban conservation. Both sessions offsite.
Off Site
Sat 17 Apr 2027Ben ChappleFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Get Ready for the Dawn Chorus
International Dawn Chorus Day takes place annually on the first Sunday of every May. Join us for this introductory session to discover the significance of the Dawn Chorus and learn to identify different bird songs.
Online
Wed 28 Apr 2027Ben ChappleFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Tree walks in Golders Hill Park
Join Letta Jones for Saturday morning tree walks, meeting in Golders Hill Park in North London.
Off Site
Sat 8 May 2027Letta JonesFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Garden History Through London’s ParksExplore Garden History through iconic London Parks, discover how politics have influenced Garden Design and how Garden Design trends have influenced our relationship with nature. There will be one onsite session followed by guided walks in Hyde Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park and the King’s Cross Development.Tutor: Nathalie Puget.
Keeley Street
Mon 10 May 2027Nathalie PugetFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - The Birds of London: a spring ornithology course
Learn about London’s surprisingly diverse birdlife, including basic identification, behaviour and ecology (with a special focus on birdsong and migration), and conservation. The course will consist of 1 classroom session and 3 guided walks. The first session takes place at Keeley Street.
Keeley Street
Sat 22 May 2027Ben ChappleFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Exploring Regent's Park TreesDo you want to get to know some of the fabulous trees in Regent’s Park? These 3 guided Tree Walks in Regent’s Park are ideal for the tree enthusiast with an introduction to this absorbing activity.
Off Site
Sat 5 Jun 2027Letta JonesFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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