#londonsgreenspaces

[hackneyoutdoors]

I was lucky enough to see a Greater Spotted Woodpecker in @abneyparkn16 this morning. As usual I heard this blackbird sized bird before I saw it, as he/ she tapped on a deadwood trunk close to the memorial - though too far away for a phone photo. It reminded me how important it is to know a few bird calls or sounds as often you hear them before you see or even get reminded to look! 👀 At the moment I can only recognise a Great Tit with their ‘teacher teacher’ call. Time to get my A Bad Birdwatcher’s Companion audioguide out again - just ahead of the @rspb_love_nature ‘s Big Garden Birdwatch which is coming soon! #abadbirdwatcherscompanion #simonbarnes #birdwatching #abneypark #hackneyoutdoors #natureid #birds #nature #londonsgreenspaces #biggardenbirdwatch (at Abney Park Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/hackney_outdoors/p/CYv4PxTl5dm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leslieworks]

After a bite at the café, my son and I found a big ol' tree stump to sit upon overlooking the Beckmere Lake, with its little central island, host to many geese and other birds. Very pretty and peaceful. . . . . #outandabout #londonlife #greenspaces #londonsgreenspaces #londonpark #londonparks #clissoldpark #ilovelondon #summerinlondon #summerinthecity #simplepleasures #beautifultrees #awalkinthepark #stokenewington #hackney #londonboroughofhackney #bigtrees #oldtrees #openspace #parklake #parkpond peacefullake (at Clissold Park)

[hackneyoutdoors]

Slightly epic non- #forestschool work week this week..but I managed to pop out to @abneyparkn16 today! I spotted a couple of what look like #parasolmushroom .. slightly worse for wear, & no doubt nibbled by rats or squirrels! 🐿 The park was windy today and unsettled and eerie - I could hear the trees rubbing against each each other, creaking and squeaking; the rustle of the rats in the undergrowth, and twigs and leaves landing gently in the leaf litter. So much going on ..just out of sight. #londonsgreenspaces #abneypark #sensory #walking #magnificentsevencemeteries #lunchtimewalk #stokeywalking #hackneyoutdoors #fungi #mushrooms #mycology #natureidentification (at Abney Park Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUc_sD1o7hc/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hackneyoutdoors]

Lots of (relaxed) fun was had at our #naturapaint session at #abneypark today. So privileged to live close to one of the #magnificentsevencemeteries and to be now also be able to run some events there! Am loving that we found out #elderberry creates a lovely pink paint whereas ripe blackberries were more of a purple. Elder leaves create a beautiful dark green and today at least, #nettles created a brown pigment that slowly darkened to a near black. #outdoorlearning #outdooreducation #natureart #painting #art #wellness #londonsgreenspaces #getoutdoors #forestschoolideas #foraging #plantidentification #stokenewington #hackney #hackneyoutdoors #thingstodoinlondon (at Abney Park Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSj_81dFnHo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hackneyoutdoors]

A reminder that @hackney_outdoors will be running a nature paints and paintbrushes crafts session at Stoke Newington’s wonderful Abney Park next Saturday 14th August, 1-2pm. Some tix still available. We’ll learn about painter & printmaker Edward Calvert, forage for leaves & berries and then create our own natural paints, brushes and paintings from what we find. Sessions are for kids with an accompanying adult but you’ll both paint & create so it’s a lovely family session. #naturalpaint #naturaldye #art #familyactivities #thingstodoinlondon #summerholidays2021 #abneypark #stokenewington #stokeyparents #hackneyparents #naturecrafts #forestschool #urbanforestschool #londonsgreenspaces #daysoutwithkids #hackneyoutdoors (at Abney Park Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CST-QfpIIuZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hackneyoutdoors]

Freshly dried flowers and leaves from recent local forages or pickings from my mini #physicgarden. You really need to collect a fair bit of yarrow or meadowsweet to get a decent final dried crop so I’ll be heading back to the marsh today to pick a bit more! #herbalgarden #herbalism #naturalremedies #diybeauty #outdooreducation #outdoorlearning #nature #foraging #londonsgreenspaces #hackneyoutdoors https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6CDRDnI9U/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leslieworks]

As you walk from Green Lanes entrance through the centre of Clissold Park, you arrive at Clissold House, a restored old villa, (which houses the parks cafe), with a view to the spire of St Mary's Church, Stoke Newington behind it. A stunning visage! . . . . #outandabout #londonlife #greenspaces #londonsgreenspaces #londonpark #londonparks #clissoldpark #ilovelondon #summerinlondon #summerinthecity #simplepleasures #beautifultrees #awalkinthepark #stokenewington #hackney #londonboroughofhackney #bigtrees #oldtrees #openspace #pathways #meetingspace #meetingplace #clissoldhouse #stmaryschurch (at Clissold Park)

[leslieworks]

Made an impromptu visit to Clissold Park to meet up with my son. Such a pretty park! It's got all you could want. Paved and natural pathways, ponds with reeds and rushes, birds and other wildlife, a variety of trees, including many big old ones, big open grassy spaces, and small ones, too with grassy mounds, a big well kitted out playground and adventure area for kids, a big old house with inside and outside seating and service and more. A 2-part bus journey for me to get there, but well worth the effort. . . . . #outandabout #londonlife #greenspaces #londonsgreenspaces #londonpark #londonparks #clissoldpark #ilovelondon #summerinlondon #summerinthecity #simplepleasures #beautifultrees #awalkinthepark #stokenewington #hackney #londonboroughofhackney #bigtrees #oldtrees #openspace #grassyknoll #pathways #meetingspace #meetingplace (at Clissold Park)

[leslieworks]

Made an impromptu visit to Clissold Park to meet up with my son. Such a pretty park! . . . . #outandabout #londonlife #greenspaces #londonsgreenspaces #londonpark #londonparks #clissoldpark #ilovelondon #summerinlondon #summerinthecity #simplepleasures #beautifultrees #awalkinthepark #stokenewington #hackney #londonboroughofhackney (at Clissold Park)