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Here's an opportunity to look at our area in an entirely new way with the British Ecological Society's evening walks.

Holborn's streets are buzzing with wildlife – as long as you know where to look. From 20 June the British Ecological Society, which this year celebrates its centenary, is running a series of free early evening ecology walks. Come along and discover the amazing animals, insects and trees that share your neighbourhood, the benefits biodiversity brings to London's streets – and what you can do to nurture it.

The ecology walks are free, and all are welcome. Spaces on each event are limited however, so please book in using the links on their website.  Click here.

Mammals in the city – 20 June 19:00-20:30
Discover the undercover world of mammals in London with this evening introduction with Amanda Wilson from Wildlife Inspired. Using photographs and real-life examples, a workshop will introduce some of the tell-tale signs left behind by urban wildlife. This will be followed by a walk in a nearby park to put this new knowledge into practice.

Bloomsbury’s giants – 2 July 18:00-19:00
Learn more about the environmental, social and economic roles that trees play in cities with forest ecologist Dr Dan Bebber. Find out what is currently threatening urban trees across London, and the effects this could have on the urban landscape.

The secret lives of urban insects – 24 July 18:00-19:00
Find out more about some of London’s more forgotten residents in a walk with insect expert Gabrielle Flinn.  Discover some of Bloomsbury’s best open spaces, finding ants, bees, bugs and much more along the way.

Each walk starts at the British Ecological Society, Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU.

Walks are free, but must be booked in advance via www.britishecologicalsociety.org/walks
For more information, contact Cheryl Pilbeam, British Ecological Society, tel: 020 7685 2512, email: cheryl@britishecologicalsociety.org

About the British Ecological Society
The vision of the BES is to advance ecology and make it count.
Founded in 1913, the BES is the oldest ecological society in the world. Throughout this year, the BES is celebrating its centenary with a series of events designed to give everyone the chance to get involved in ecology