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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6 courses available
- 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- 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 - 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
Tue 22 Jun 2027Letta JonesFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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