Wildlife Walks in Waltham Forest

Explore the natural spaces of Waltham Forest throughout the year with our programme of guided walks, wildlife surveys, and learning sessions.

Whether you’re curious about bats, bees, or pollinator-friendly planting, these events are a great way to connect with nature and your local community. No prior experience is needed for most activities—just an interest in the outdoors.


Local residents on a bird watching walk around Walthamstow Wetlands (LBWF)


Upcoming Events

Community Bat Surveys and Activities

Join us for a series of evening bat surveys across local parks. You’ll help gather valuable data on bat activity while learning from experienced facilitators.

Please note: While bats have been recorded in these locations previously, sightings are not guaranteed. These sessions are designed as surveys to help identify which species may be present.


Lloyd Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 4 September, 20.00 to 21.30

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Meeting by the William Morris Gallery

More information here

Abbotts Park – Bat-tastic Family Activity

Tuesay 8 September, 15.30 to 17.00

Bat themed family activities

Children must be accompanied by an adult

More information here


Pimp Hall Nature Reserve – Community Bat Survey

Friday 11 September, 20.00 to 21.30

Meeting outside the lodge

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here


Leyton Jubilee Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 18 September, 19.00 to 20.30

Meeting at the pavilion.

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here

Langthorne Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 25 September, 19.00 to 20.30

Meeting outside the park keeper’s office.

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here

Past Events

“Nature on Your Doorstep” Pollinator Planting Webinar

Date: Monday 30 March
An online session exploring how to support bees and other pollinators, with practical planting tips for gardens, balconies, and community spaces.


Bee ID Training Session and Walk

Date: Friday 10 April
Location: OrganicLea, Hawkwood Nursery
Participants learned how to identify bee species with experts from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, followed by a guided walk around the site.


Bee Walk at Our Pasture Community Garden

Date: 27 April
A relaxed guided walk led by local expert Tony Madgwick, introducing participants to the diversity of bee species in Leytonstone.


Bee ID Walk

Date: Saturday 30 May
Location: Queens Road Cemetery
A hands-on identification walk where participants learned to recognise different bee species in an urban green space.


Keep an eye on this page for more seasonal walks and events throughout the year.

Explore the natural spaces of Waltham Forest throughout the year with our programme of guided walks, wildlife surveys, and learning sessions.

Whether you’re curious about bats, bees, or pollinator-friendly planting, these events are a great way to connect with nature and your local community. No prior experience is needed for most activities—just an interest in the outdoors.


Local residents on a bird watching walk around Walthamstow Wetlands (LBWF)


Upcoming Events

Community Bat Surveys and Activities

Join us for a series of evening bat surveys across local parks. You’ll help gather valuable data on bat activity while learning from experienced facilitators.

Please note: While bats have been recorded in these locations previously, sightings are not guaranteed. These sessions are designed as surveys to help identify which species may be present.


Lloyd Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 4 September, 20.00 to 21.30

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Meeting by the William Morris Gallery

More information here

Abbotts Park – Bat-tastic Family Activity

Tuesay 8 September, 15.30 to 17.00

Bat themed family activities

Children must be accompanied by an adult

More information here


Pimp Hall Nature Reserve – Community Bat Survey

Friday 11 September, 20.00 to 21.30

Meeting outside the lodge

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here


Leyton Jubilee Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 18 September, 19.00 to 20.30

Meeting at the pavilion.

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here

Langthorne Park – Community Bat Survey

Friday 25 September, 19.00 to 20.30

Meeting outside the park keeper’s office.

Older children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

More information here

Past Events

“Nature on Your Doorstep” Pollinator Planting Webinar

Date: Monday 30 March
An online session exploring how to support bees and other pollinators, with practical planting tips for gardens, balconies, and community spaces.


Bee ID Training Session and Walk

Date: Friday 10 April
Location: OrganicLea, Hawkwood Nursery
Participants learned how to identify bee species with experts from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, followed by a guided walk around the site.


Bee Walk at Our Pasture Community Garden

Date: 27 April
A relaxed guided walk led by local expert Tony Madgwick, introducing participants to the diversity of bee species in Leytonstone.


Bee ID Walk

Date: Saturday 30 May
Location: Queens Road Cemetery
A hands-on identification walk where participants learned to recognise different bee species in an urban green space.


Keep an eye on this page for more seasonal walks and events throughout the year.