Nature and Nurture in Downham

Event Information

A guided walk through Downham in Lewisham. Focusing on medicinal plants and nature for well-being.

This walk starts at Goldsmiths Community Centre in Downham, Lewisham and ends in Beckenham Place Park, southeast London’s largest park.

Along the way, participants will be encouraged to look closely at their surroundings, to observe the nature that can easily get missed as we dash from place to place.

Theresa Web, the walk leader, is experienced at leading nature walks and is a seasoned medicinal plant urban forager. She will offer information along the way on the medicinal and wellbeing uses of different plants and trees that are encountered.

This area of southeast London is often off people’s radar. It is largely residential and is wonderfully green. This two hour guided walk will be an opportunity to get off the beaten track and be reminded just how we can benefit from being in and observing nature, even when living in urban environments.

The walk is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking essential as numbers are limited to 12.

Contributors

Theresa Webb - Theresa Webb is a Nutritional Therapist, Raw Vegan Chef and Chocolatier, and London National Park City Ranger. Theresa has experience of leading nature walks across London and further afield, and has a wealth of knowledge on all things nutrition and medicinal plant-related, including the impact that local and seasonal plants have on our wellbeing. 

Lewisham Council

Lewisham Council officers are working in conjunction with local volunteers to deliver walks through some lesser-known areas of the borough.