Come to Abney park this autumn and learn about how trees, plants and mushrooms have helped support human health and wellness through war and peacetime.

Identify some of the trees of Abney in autumn 

Walk through a tree lined path and discover a hidden corner of the park

Visit the war memorial & learn some autumnal wartime plant stories where schoolkids saved the day

Learn about Betsi Cadwaladr and how nurses used to use mushrooms and plants to heal wounds

Play a fun mushroom treasure hunt game to develop your ‘nature eyes’ - watch out for the toxic Deathcap! 

Make your own autumnal leaf crafts to take home.

This session is run by Never Tired Of London and Hackney Outdoors.
Tickets are £15 per child & accompanying adult.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Perfect for children aged 5-10

Please meet at the Church Street entrance and follow the path on the left side. The meeting point is at the William Booth Memorial, opposite the entry path..

This workshop will last around 90 mins.
Please arrive 5 minutes early for the 12 noon start.
Please wear suitably sturdy footwear.
There are no toilet facilities available.

Please check your emails on the morning of the event - we may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is adverse.