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.


  • Halloween Trail: Magic Potions

    Sutton Ecology Centre Halloween Trail: Magic Potion

    Monday 27 & Tuesday 28th October

    11am-3pm

    Magic is brewing at Sutton Ecology Centre!

    The woodland animals have been making potions… but what for?

    Brave the Halloween Trail and uncover their spooky secrets!

    Design your own magic potion to take home.

    Book your arrival time: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/events/location/273

    Suggested suitability: 3yrs +

    Cost: £5.40 per child


  • 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.
Attend family Forest School sessions
  • The Nurture Circle provide Forest School sessions for preschool age children at Sutton Ecology Centre on Tuesdays.
  • Visit the Nurture Circle website for further information and booking.