This walk, led by Marc Hutchinsion, will explore the history of the Heath ponds
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Hampstead Heath amid Progressing Climate Change – adaptation and protection
An expert walk co-led by Professor Jeff Waage OBE, Society Trustee. Climate change is already changing the wildlife and the landscapes of the Heath. This walk will reveal those changes and demonstrate how management of the Heath is being directed towards helping to address the impact of global warming.
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Birds of the Heath in the Autumn
Despite its urban location there’s always something interesting to spot on the Heath: Dartford Warbler (this year! – the first time since WWII), Alpine Swift and Bittern, have all come our way before! Nothing promised … but you never know. And with Pete leading the walk – you couldn’t have a better guide to the …
The story of Henrietta Barnett and the Salvation of the Heath Extension from Urban Development
During a life of unending striving to improve the condition of the poor, Dame Henrietta Barnett also succeeded in saving 80 acres of the Heath for everyone.
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The Geology of Hampstead Heath
Underlying the springs that put Hampstead on the map, and the bricks that helped to build it, are the sand, Claygate Beds and iron-rich London Clay that geologically underpin it. Come and find out what the Heath is really made of!
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The Story of Hampstead Heath
Brickfield. Sanctuary. Funfair. Battleground. Find out how many more roles the Heath has played in its long and well recorded history.
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NEW DATE: Trees of the Heath and Climate, which trees will struggle amid climate change
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Past and Present Developments Encroaching on the Heath
Discover which projects were built on the edges of the Heath, which were stopped in their tracks by conservation initiatives, and which still threaten the Heath today. A brand-new walk led by Zander Gross.
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The Hidden Heath: signs of the Heath’s past
Hampstead’s Heath pictorial historian and archaeologist Michael Hammerson interprets what lies beneath, adding a new dimension to your enjoyment of the Heath. On this walk you will have the opportunity to compare views of the Heath today with archival photographs taken from the same spot. You might be surprised how much the Heath has changed …
How will Hampstead Heath respond to climate change?
An expert walk co-led by Professor Jeff Waage, and the City of London’s Head of Conservation, Jonathan Meares. Climate change is already changing the wildlife and the landscapes of the Heath. This walk will reveal those changes and demonstrate how management of the Heath is being directed towards helping to address the impact of global …
