Join Nina Lovelace from Hackney Outdoors CIC on this Autumn Equinox Nature Walk, to learn to identify nature's abundance in autumn, and hear about the stories and folklore associated with common trees and plants found in Abney Park. Also, enjoy a delicious herbal tea. This seasonal walk is for adults and children aged over 12.
Join us to find out:
What have conkers got to do with explosives?
Why were rosehips all the rage in 1941?
Why is nettle considered 'nature's coffee'?
Which shrub is the doorway to the Otherworld?
Which berry should you not eat after September 29th, or risk facing the Devil?
Every walk you attend helps Hackney Outdoors to fund its work with local schools.
Please enter 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. (The High Street entrance will be closed during this time.)
Please note:
We may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is inclement - please check your emails on the morning of the walk that you have booked.
Please wear sturdy shoes.
There are no toilet facilities available.
