Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Mile End is hosting a number of events this month – some specially for children and some for wildlife friends of all ages.
Art for all On Saturday, 11th July top botanical artist Talya will be in residence for the day, with two arty sessions. Families are welcome in the morning for Art in the Park (expect it to get messy!), while adults can come along in the afternoon to learn new techniques at the Botanical Art Session.
Art in the Park, 10am – 12.20pm Make a sun print, try out inks made from squashed berries and learn the basics of mono-printing to create a beautiful jungle picture. Perfect for artistic naturalists! £5 per child (ages 5+) Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.
, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Join Talya for an afternoon of experimental art focussing on the wild flowers found in the park. Have a go at trying a variety of different techniques, including cyanotypes, ink blowing, pencil & pen work – plus much more! Open to all, £25/£20 concessions.
Botanical Art Session
Wildlife workshops
Grave Research 2pm-4pm, Sunday, 12th July Join members of the Friends & the East London History Society to help record grave inscriptions and learn a little about the “occupants” of the park. Free, no need to book
Bow Beasties 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturday, 18th July Experience the magic of woods and wildlife. Seasonal, outdoor, nature activities and games for kids, and families. This month: nibbling on wild food – make a pesto and wild smoothie! Free, no need to book
Course: Urban Butterflies 10am-3.30pm, Saturday, 18th July The park is rich in butterflies. Learn about identification, ecology and habitat requirements, plus basic survey methods. £35/£28 concession, book your place.
Guided Walk 2pm-4pm, Sunday, 19th July Guided tour of the park. Learn all about its fascinating history and/or its array of fauna and flora. Free, no need to book
Course: Wildlife Ponds 10am-3.30pm, Thursday, 23rd July Consider what makes a good wildlife pond, management techniques, uses for educational purposes and what fauna and flora can be found within them. FREE, but a £10 deposit is required to secure your place. Email tess.pettinger@fothcp.org to book
Tickets are now on sale for Shuffle Festival 2015: Movement, Migration and Place held at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park! The full programme can be found at www.shufflefestival.com
More information about the Friends of TH Cemetery Park can be found on: www.fotchp.org
More information about the above (and future) events can be found on: http://www.fothcp.org/events
You can also email the Friends at contact@fothcp.org and telephone them on 020-8983 1277.
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