South London Botanical Institute

Visit the SLBI for a talk by urban geographer Matthew Gandy as he reflects on different aspects of his research and writing on urban nature. He will draw on varied examples such as rare flies in London and ruderal plants in Berlin. slbi.org.uk/event/natura-u…

SLBI Annual Lecture: Natura urbana: excursions through the multispecies city with Matthew Gandy Tuesday 11th of November, 7-8pm Refreshments: 8-8:30pm South London Botanical Institute, 323 Norwood Road, SE24 9AQ £5-7 Book your place: slbi.org.uk/event/natura-u…

The SLBI is looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for plants and people to manage our programmes and volunteer projects. 💷£36k–£40k pro rata ⏰35hrs pw with some evenings/weekends 📍Tulse Hill (South London) with 1–1.5 days WFH Learn more at bit.ly/SLBI_jobs

Thanks to all who've come to our plant and pollinator events in the last week! We have a FREE plant ID event coming up this Saturday 16th at 11am. Join Roy and Roxanne for our annual plant survey at St. Lenoards Churchyard in Streatham.slbi.org.uk/event/plant-su…

Join us THIS THURSDAY 07th August for a🌼🌻 plantastic time. We'll be open from 2pm-5pm. Drop by for activities for all ages and relax in the garden. This is our last open afternoon of the summer. We hope to see you there. It's all FREE!

On day 16, May 13, of my London trip, I visited Elyssa Livergant at the South London Botanic Institute which has amazing herbarium cabinets and collections as well as a botanical garden. @SLBotanicalInst

We're in the final days of our match funding drive to support our core educational offers. We're 65% there. Every little bit counts so please consider donating: …hlondonbotanicalinstitute.enthuse.com/cf/plant-futur… #PlantFutures #Botany #ClimateActionNow #Nature

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online and call 111 for urgent medical help. @LiveWellLambeth @streathamaction @TheNorwoodForum @HWLambeth @HWLambeth @CarersHub @AgeUKLambeth

Don’t let your bins overflow🚮⏫ Holiday collection schedules may change this Christmas📅🚛🔁 Make sure your bins aren’t left out in the cold☃️ Check your collection day here 👇 brnw.ch/21wPAYm

🌿 Learn to grow ferns from spores! Tue 17 Dec, 4–6 PM. Perfect for beginners & plant lovers. 🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/slbi_events

🌿Join us at the #SLBI on Nov 21 for In Dialogue: Exploring Natural Dye Plants. Learn from PhD Researcher at @kewgardens, Viveca Mellegård & artist Zoë Burt (@SeedsofFashion) as they explore natural dyes, history, & sustainability. 🎟️ bit.ly/slbi_events #NaturalDyes #EcoArt

🎄Gift a unique holiday present! Our limited-edition 2024 SLBI calendar, themed on Plant Folklore, is risograph-printed in pink & green and supports SLBI & #Arbor’s work in the community. 🌿 Available here: bit.ly/3CoOY3q

Our West Norwood Cemetery Project had a great first event! 🌳 Looking ahead, events on the 10th are sold out, but a few spots remain for the "Play with Plants" workshop on the 16th. #WestNorwoodCemetery #Lambeth #NatureEvents

03.11.24 #wncapad24 Fantastic 'Trees: Mythology & Afterlife' walk today, led by @GregPackman- one of our partnership project events with @SLBotanicalInst @HeritageFundL_S @bereavementser1 @fownc1837

📷 Discover the magic of plants at our Open Day on the 9th Nov at 13:00-15:00! Join us for activities like microscope sessions, plant walks, & lavender bag making. No registration needed—just drop in! All ages welcome. Free entry! 📷#Lambeth #SLBI

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🌿 Reminder: Join SLBI’s AGM & Public Lecture on Oct 28🌿 🌱 AGM at 6pm, followed by a lecture by on plant history: “For the Love of Plants.” We’d love to see you there! 🌍 🔗Sign up here: bit.ly/40bvl8I #SLBI #PublicLecture #BotanyEvents #Botany #BotanicalStudies

🍃 Turning Leaves: Weeds in the Library 🌱 Join us on Oct 24th, 2-3:30pm, at #SLBI to explore urban weeds! Bring 2 plant samples from local pavements & learn to ID them with experts Roy Vickery & Richard Choksey. Spaces limited—book now on our website! 🌿

🌿 Join us on Oct 19th for a Grassland Ecology Walk at Mitcham Common! 🌾 Learn about plant communities & preserving rare grasslands with SLBI’s Richard Choksey. 🕒 11am-12:30pm 📍 Meet: Mitcham Junction Station #NatureWalks #SLBI

🌱 New Workshop Alert! Join Urban Botanist Amanda Tuke at SLBI for "Identifying Pavement Plants for Beginners" 🌼 Explore the wild plants in your neighborhood! 🗓️ 12th Oct | 🕒 11:30am-1pm | 💷 £12 📍 SLBI & surrounding streets. Book now on our website!