Science & Nature Courses in London & Online
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Our courses are crafted to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding. Led by renowned tutors, including academic specialists, conservationists, archaeologists, and horticultural experts, our classes bring science to life in a way that is engaging, stimulating, and intellectually rigorous.
Discover the forces that shape our world, the evolution of life, and the challenges we face today. Whether through lectures, short courses, or in-depth multi-week studies, City Lit provides thought-provoking learning experiences tailored to your interests.
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- Trees in Myth and StoryCourse start date: Sun 5 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Christopher CollierDelve into the realms of myth and story and discover the tales, folklore, and legends attached to some common trees. Meeting Point: outsideHampstead Heath overground (Mildmay Line).
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £29.00 - Looking at winter trees
Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesJoin 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
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Find your way without a map: Orienting from natural signs Course start date: Sun 14 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Christopher CollierSee 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: Hampstead Heath overground (Mildmay Line) for the June 2026 session; and Greenwich Park for the October session.
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £29.00
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