Prior to Covid-19, I regularly led guided walks for my local Environment Group, Prestwood Nature. These events were suspended for several months, but are now getting going again.
They are free of charge, and each year I aim to include 3 short seasonal walks (Spring, Summer and Autumn), which are ideal for families with children, and for anyone who enjoys a gentle stoll in the flat countryside. I also lead a 'further afield' walk, generally in June, for adults and older children.
For all walks, please contact me if you need any more details or to book your place:
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I am also avaiable to give talks to local Wildlife and Gardening Groups.
Current events
Autumn Hedgerow Walk
Sunday 4th September 2020, 2 - 4pm
This free guided walk is ideal for families with children. We'll meet outside Prestwood Village Hall and take a gentle amble around the nearby fields, to see how the autumn bounty of fruits and seeds is developing within our hedgerows. Learn to recognise a few of our common trees and shrubs, and their fruits. Will there be any late-season flowers?
Please wear suitable shoes for walking in the countryside, and clothing appropriate for the October weather. We will walk slowly, and the route is about 1.5 miles and largely flat, although not suitable for pushchairs.
Places will be strictly limited on this walk, due to Covid-19. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to attend - we will not be able to accommmodate anyone who turns up on the day without a booking.
Previous events
Autumn Hedgerow Walk
Saturday 28th September 2019, 2 - 4pm
This free guided walk is ideal for families with children. We'll meet outside Prestwood Village Hall and take a gentle amble around the nearby fields, to see how the autumn bounty of fruits and seeds is developing within our hedgerows. Learn to recognise a few of our common trees and shrubs, and their fruits. Will there be any late-season flowers?
Please wear suitable shoes for walking in the countryside, and clothing appropriate for the July weather. We will walk slowly, and the route is about 1.5 miles and largely flat, although not suitable for pushchairs. Please let us know if you are planning to come, so that we do not go without you!
Summer Hedgerow Walk
Saturday 13th July 2019, 2 - 4pm
This free guided walk is ideal for families with children. We'll meet outside Prestwood Village Hall and take a gentle amble around the nearby fields, to look at what’s happening in our hedgerows in the height of summer. Learn to recognise a few of our common trees, shrubs and wild flowers.
Please wear suitable shoes for walking in the countryside, and clothing appropriate for the July weather. We will walk slowly, and the route is about 1.5 miles and largely flat, although not suitable for pushchairs. Please let us know if you are planning to come, so that we do not go without you!
'Chiltern Plants of Early Summer' Walk
Saturday 22nd June 2019, 2-5pm
Starting in or close to Prestwood (exact location to be decided), this longer walk will allow us to enjoy some of the early summer plants of the Chilterns. We are extremely fortunate in this part of the country to be able to take in a whole variety of habitats and their associated plant life within one walk. This is due to the complex geology of the area and the soils that arise from this, as different groups of plants thrive in different soil types.
The walk will be about 5 miles, taking 3 hours or so, with plenty of opportunity to stop and take a look at the plants we find along the way. It will be hilly, so a reasonable level of fitness will be required, as well as suitable shoes. Please come dressed for the weather, and do let us know if you are planning to come, so that we do not go without you!
Spring Hedgerow Walk
Sunday 28th April 2019, 2 - 4pm
This free guided walk is ideal for families with children. We'll meet outside Prestwood Village Hall and take a gentle amble around the nearby fields, to look at the signs of spring in our hedgerows at this time of year. Learn to recognise a few of our common trees and shrubs by looking at their flowers and leaves.
Please wear suitable shoes for walking in the countryside, and clothing appropriate for the April weather. We will walk slowly, and the route is about 1.5 miles and largely flat, although not suitable for pushchairs. Please let us know if you are planning to come, so that we do not go without you!
