See what’s on in terms of wildlife and nature conservation in the Sutton area. Discover hidden nature gems in your local environment and find new ways to get involved – including child-friendly nature trails and Events. 

And, of course, you are warmly invited to join us as a nature conservation volunteer.

For more information, please email info@sncv.org.uk or biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk.

You can also call the Biodiversity Team on 020 8770 5820.

  • Woodpeckers Parent & Toddler Group

    Get ready for spring and join Woodpeckers outdoor parent & toddler group at Sutton Ecology Centre

    Booking essential:  https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/events/location/273

    Watch the frogspawn turn into tadpoles, spot spring flowers and bursting buds. Plus weekly stories, woodland walks and snacks. 

    Suitable for preschool confident walkers up to 5yrs. 

    Fridays, starting 27th February. Afternoon spaces only available.

    Additional information

    The group is entirely outdoors, and there is a mud kitchen, so wear suitable clothing! There is a toilet with changing facilities available, and a shelter if it rains.
    The group is weekly on Fridays 1:30-3pm.
    £57 for a block of 5 weeks

  • Outdoor Parent & Toddler Group

    Autumn is a beautiful time of year at Sutton Ecology Centre! Come and enjoy it with your toddler at our Woodpeckers Parent & Toddler group. Woody the Woodpecker invites you to join him for stories, woodland walks and crafts, with lots of unstructured nature play too. Fridays at 10am-11:30am or 1pm -2:30pm, starting Friday 13th September.

    Booking essential: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/events/location/273

    Enquiries: biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk

More nature-based things to do in Sutton

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Discover the Sutton Ecology Centre Trail
  • Download the guide and stroll at your own pace through the Sutton Ecology Centre.
  • Waymarkers help you explore the forest and butterfly gardens, marshes, meadows and more.
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Take part in volunteering task days

Find out more about task days:

  • Tues/Thurs – volunteering around the borough
  • Wed – volunteer days at Sutton Ecology Centre
  • Monthly – task days at Sutton Ecology Centre on Sundays.