Summer butterfly walk.

Sunday 10th July, 10am – 12:30pm

Weather permitting, we’ll be at the peak of the summer butterflies, and could see up to 17 species, including Ringlet, Silver-washed Fritillary, Comma, Gatekeeper and 3 kinds of Skipper. In poor weather, we’ll learn about these butterflies from pictures, and look at caterpillar food plants and nectar plants.

Please read as much as possible before booking. 

Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed shoes (no sandals/flip flops/crocs). Bring your own snacks and drinks. A maximum of 25 participants will be attending each walk. Spaces book up quickly, but it's worth joining the waiting list as people do cancel.

Meeting point: The Soanes Centre, just on the right as you enter via the main gates on Southern Grove E3 4PX

BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO BOOK

1. Do not attend sessions if you or a member of your household have COVID-19 symptoms. If you develop or display symptoms on the day, you will be asked to leave. Please check your symptoms.
2. Follow government guidance on travelling to Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.
3. If you travel by bike, we can’t offer indoor storage, but you are able to lock your back up on the railings around the Soanes Centre.
4. We request all participants do an LFT Covid test before attending.

WHAT TO BRING

1. Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothing. Dress for the weather as we will be outside.
2. Bring your own food and drinks (we recommend definitely bringing water). Make sure it’s enough to last you for the duration - there will be access to drinking water for refilling, and we won’t be providing tea, coffee or snacks.
3. Note book and pen
4. Bring your own hand sanitiser and a face mask, if you have them.
5. You will only be permitted into the Soanes Centre to use the toilet. There is nowhere to leave your belongings. Please do not bring anything you aren’t willing to carry with you.

ON THE DAY

1. Please arrive on time and go to the meeting area:  The Soanes Centre, just on the right as you enter via the main gates on Southern Grove E3 4PX
2. Maintain distance between other event attendees, general park visitors and our staff at all times. Please be respectful of others. The risk you are willing to accept is not the same as what others are willing to accept.
3. We will design activities to minimise the need for you to be close to each other.
4. The Friends will collect contact information on attendees and they will be provided to national or local government Test and Trace services on request. Apart from Test and Trace, we will treat your data in accordance with our data protection policies.
5. While the Friends have put in place measures to reduce risks, all social and physical interactions carry a risk of COVID-19 infection. If you or a member of your household/support bubble have underlying medical conditions or concerns relating to becoming infected, please carefully consider whether you want to attend this event.

Click here for more information and to view our full COVID-19 policy and data protection policy.