Discovering Insects: A Guided Walk Through Wandsworth Common, London with Linnean Society

Meeting Point: Wandsworth Common Station. Please meet near the ticket office at platform 4 (park side).

Join entomologist Connor Butler for a hands on exploration of the insect life on Wandsworth Common. This guided walk will take you through a variety of habitats including meadows, grasslands and woodlands as we uncover the incredible diversity of insects hiding in plain sight.

You’ll learn how to use a hand lens and sweep net, how to search for and observe insects in the wild, and pick up tips for identifying different insect families. Whether you’re a total beginner or already curious, this walk is a great way to slow down, look closer and appreciate the tiny creatures that keep our ecosystems ticking.

Connor the Ecologist is a London-based entomologist and educator on a mission to make people notice and appreciate the smaller details in nature. He is currently leading a biodiversity audit of Chelsea Physic Garden, and has also been studying London’s dung beetles. Over 1,500 have joined his urban nature walks to date, delivered with organisations such as The Royal Parks, Garden Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Instagram @Connor_the_ecologist

Suitable for

• 0-5 Years
• 11-13 Years
• 14-18 Years
• 6-10 Years
• Adults

Event type

• Tour
• Walk

Organised by

Linnean Society of London