Queer Ecology Talk & Guided Walk, Sun 8 Feb 11am-12.30pm
This LGBTQ+ History Month, join nature educator Abi to learn about queerness in nature and in the park’s flora with a lecture followed by a guided nature walk around the park.
- Booking essential
Join us for a Queer Ecology Talk and Guided Walk by Abi Young. Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring the intersection of queerness and nature.
Abi will teach you all about queerness in nature during a 30 minute lecture. We will then go on a guided walk around the park to discover a whole host a fascinating queer specimens.
Tickets:
£10 standard £7 concession (limited availability)
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Concessions: We are offering limited £7 concession tickets for those on Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance.
Tutor Bio: Abi Young (they/them) is an Environmental Educator with a passion for engaging people in the natural world and inspiring them to protect it. Their work brings queer ecology, increasing inclusion and access to nature, as well as inspiring climate action through outdoor learning.
Instagram: @forestcowboy
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Concession Assisted Rate | £7.00 |
| All Age 8+ | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for 8+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Stableyard Exhibition Space.
- What to bring and wear
Part of the session will involve an outdoor walk so please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The lecture is held in the park’s exhibition space, which is wheelchair accessible with toilet facilities nearby. Please contact us in advance if you have specific access requirements. Disabled parking is available in the main car park.
Upcoming events
Park Explorers for under 5s term time on Mondays
Our Park Explorers group is for children aged 2-5 years old and their parents/carers. Together we learn about the natural world around us, with a different outdoor theme each week.
Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop, Sat 7 Feb, 1-4pm
Explore nature and queerness through botanical drawing with artist Edward Luke Thrush for LGBTQ+ History Month. Suitable for all abilities.
Robin’s Winter Adventure self-led trail
Discover the winter world of robins at Morden Hall Park.
Storytime and Nature Connection for Families, Tue 17 Feb, 10am and 11.15am
This February Half Term, join us for a storytelling session of 'The Forest’s Secret: Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature' along with simple guided techniques to re-connect with nature in our Rose Garden.