The Royal Parks staff and Friends Volunteers provide a range of activities and events, some specifically for children and others directed to the general public, some of which may interest children.
Forthcoming ones are listed under Coming events. See Previous events and Regular events to get some idea of their full range.
September
Saturday 18 September 2010 - 9.30am
Opening Moth Traps
Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
We will be opening the overnight moth traps. The contents will be identified and then released.
All are welcome.
Sunday 19 September 2010 - 8.00am
Patricia Brown leads a Sunday Morning Guided Bird Walk
Meet at the Blackheath Gate. Binoculars are very useful but not essential.
The event is free, you do not need to book and it is open to everyone, not just Friends of the Park.
Please see the News items to read about previous walks
Sunday 26 September 2010
"Run to the Beat" London's Music Half Marathon
Greenwich Park will host part of the route.
Contact www.runtothebeat.co.uk for further details.
October
Saturday 2 October 2010 - 11am to 3pm
‘Drop In’ at the Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
The Secret Garden Wildlife Centre is near the south end of the Lake in the Flower Gardens.
Organised by the Friends Wildlife Group on behalf of The Royal Parks, the Centre is opened regularly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by. Information on wildlife in Greenwich Park and wildlife-related craft activities for youngsters. Guided tours of the Nature Trail and Deer Hide, including the new pond.
Wednesday 13 October 2010 - 10.30am
Autumn Colour, another tree walk
A guided walk, free of charge, with Michael Loughnane (Deputy Park Manager).
Please meet by the notice board outside the Park Office, near Blackheath Gate.
Saturday 16 October 2010 - 11am to 3pm
Greenwich for the Family
Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
We are supporting Greenwich for the Family by having a special opening of the Secret Garden Wildlife Centre with seasonal walks and activities.
We will support the RSPB 'Feed the Birds Day' and the RSPB mobile exhibition will attend.
Wednesday 27 October 2010 - 10am to 3pm
‘Drop In’ at the Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
The Secret Garden Wildlife Centre is near the south end of the Lake in the Flower Gardens.
Organised by the Friends Wildlife Group on behalf of The Royal Parks, the Centre is opened regularly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by. Information on wildlife in Greenwich Park and wildlife-related craft activities for youngsters. Guided tours of the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.
Wednesday 27 October 2010 - 11am
Fungus Foray
Annual search for fungi in the Park with Anne Andrews. Meet at the Blackheath Gate.
Even in the very dry conditions last autumn, volunteer, Anne Andrews found much of interest to arouse our curiosity. This year normal conditions should produce a stimulating outcome to the Fungus Foray. This walk will awaken an interest in the subject and sharpen your observational skills. The Secret Garden Wildlife Centre has many books if you wish to consult.
Saturday 30 October 2010 - 9am to 12noon
The Park Autumn Plant Sale
In the Recycling Centre (just within the gate in the south-east corner of the Park).
November
Wednesday 10 November 2010 - 10.30am
Demonstration of Rose Pruning
Demonstration, free of charge, by Michael Loughnane (Deputy Park Manager).
Please meet by the notice board outside the Park Office, near Blackheath Gate.
Saturday 27 November 2010 - 11am to 3pm
‘Drop In’ at the Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
The Secret Garden Wildlife Centre is near the south end of the Lake in the Flower Gardens.
Organised by the Friends Wildlife Group on behalf of The Royal Parks, the Centre is opened regularly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by. Information on wildlife in Greenwich Park and wildlife-related craft activities for youngsters. Guided tours of the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.
December
Tuesday 14 December 2010 - 10.30am
Walking through a Winter Landscape
A guided walk, free of charge, with Graham Dear (Park Manager).
Please meet by the notice board outside the Park Office, near Blackheath Gate.
Wednesday 29 December 2010 - 11am to 3pm
‘Drop In’ at the Secret Garden Wildlife Centre
The Secret Garden Wildlife Centre is near the south end of the Lake in the Flower Gardens.
Organised by the Friends Wildlife Group on behalf of The Royal Parks, the Centre is opened regularly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by. Information on wildlife in Greenwich Park and wildlife-related craft activities for youngsters. Guided tours of the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.