
We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands
Sat 12 Sept · 12:30
The Rookery Café
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On 12 September 2026, at 11:30, join Iain Boulton for a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands. The walk begins at The Rookery Café, located at Streatham Rookery, Streatham Common South, SW16 3BX, London. Participants will explore the unique natural environment under the guidance of Iain Boulton, offering an engaging outdoor experience. The event is free to attend, providing a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the local woodland areas.
Iain Boulton leads a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands.
Walk: Meet at the Rookery Café, Streatham Rookery, Streatham Common South, SW16 3BX
Iain Boulton leads a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands, including Streatham Common and Unigate Wood, to discover their rich and colourful history, how they have changed over time and what the future holds for them.
Dr Iain Boulton is the Biodiversity and Environmental Compliance Manager for Lambeth Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Service. He has worked at the council for over 24 years and is responsible for helping manage and improve Lambeth’s 78 parks, commons and other public open spaces. Iain is also responsible for looking after and promoting the wildlife and biodiversity of Lambeth, not just in our parks and open spaces, and has a particular interest in how we can change the way we manage land to benefit not just wildlife, but also people’s access to and enjoyment of it.
Free, but donations welcome to London Wildlife Trust, in memory of the late Mathew Frith, a great advocate for London’s woodlands.
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Frequently asked questions
We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 12:30.
We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands is held at The Rookery Café in London (37 Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BZ).
Entry to We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands is free.
Tickets for We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands
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On 12 September 2026, at 11:30, join Iain Boulton for a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands. The walk begins at The Rookery Café, located at Streatham Rookery, Streatham Common South, SW16 3BX, London. Participants will explore the unique natural environment under the guidance of Iain Boulton, offering an engaging outdoor experience. The event is free to attend, providing a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the local woodland areas.
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Iain Boulton leads a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands.
Walk: Meet at the Rookery Café, Streatham Rookery, Streatham Common South, SW16 3BX
Iain Boulton leads a gentle and enlightening walk through some of Lambeth’s most important woodlands, including Streatham Common and Unigate Wood, to discover their rich and colourful history, how they have changed over time and what the future holds for them.
Dr Iain Boulton is the Biodiversity and Environmental Compliance Manager for Lambeth Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Service. He has worked at the council for over 24 years and is responsible for helping manage and improve Lambeth’s 78 parks, commons and other public open spaces. Iain is also responsible for looking after and promoting the wildlife and biodiversity of Lambeth, not just in our parks and open spaces, and has a particular interest in how we can change the way we manage land to benefit not just wildlife, but also people’s access to and enjoyment of it.
Free, but donations welcome to London Wildlife Trust, in memory of the late Mathew Frith, a great advocate for London’s woodlands.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands?
We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 12:30.
Where is We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands taking place?
We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands is held at The Rookery Café in London (37 Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BZ).
How much are tickets for We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands?
Entry to We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands is free.
How do I get tickets for We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands?
Tickets for We Will See the Woods for the Trees! A Walk Through Lambeth’s Woodlands can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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