Discover Biodiversity on the Heath

The organizations below create many opportunities for enjoying nature on the Heath. These include guided nature walks, conservation volunteering, wildlife monitoring, nature study, photo competitions and more. Why not visit their websites and see what they have to offer?

Biodiversity and you – make a difference!

Get involved with the work of Heath Hands and find out about their regular walks, activities and workshops…
Join MBS members for an informal bird walk on the Heath…
Join a biodiversity survey on the Heath…
Take a veteran tree walk on the Heath…
Explore Kenwood’s historic landscape…
Hampstead Heath Charity: Find out more about wildlife on Hampstead Heath and how you can donate to support conservation projects…
Join monthly guided walks on Heath nature, history and other topics with H&HS…

Acknowledgements

This year’s biodiversity interpretation boards are a collaboration between City of London Corporation, English Heritage, Heath Hands, Marylebone Birdwatching Society, London Natural History Society and Heath & Hampstead Society. Boards will change with the seasons – view them all to the left.

Be a Nature-Friendly Dog Walker

This advice is for dog lovers who also love the Heath! Did you know that the Heath has millions of dog visits per year? At a dog swimming pond in summer, we have counted over 100 dogs swimming in a single hour. These visits to the Heath are highly beneficial to dog health, and to …

Camden Nature Corridor

Learn about our Society’s project with local green space managers to create the Camden Biodiversity Corridor, reaching from Hampstead Heath southward into Camden neighbourhoods. Creating one of London’s new “nature recovery networks”, the Corridor will make nature on the Heath more resilient to growing pressure from people and climate change, while bringing health-enhancing wildlife experiences …