Grasses Identification workshop

Join the SLBI at the Woodfield Community Orchard for an Identification session on UK Grasses with Dr Maria (bat) S. Vorontsova

The South London Botanical Institute and the Woodfield Project are pleased to present an engaging identification workshop on UK grasses. You'll learn how to recognise different grasses on our walk at the Woodfield community orchard with grass taxonomist Dr Maria (bat) Vorontsova.

Dr Maria (bat) Vorontsova is a Kew researcher who studies grasses, with a particular focus on tropical African diversity, evolutionary history, and the history of tropical grasslands and savannas. By describing and classifying herbarium specimens, Bat’s work at Kew enriches our understanding of ecosystems and their function. Bat's primary research focuses on the grass family (Poaceae) in Madagascar— a long- term project that encompasses diversity and classification, ecological roles, evolutionary relationships, and uses of grasses. Bat is also interested in the history and development of classifications and botanical nomenclature. If it is about grasses, Bat would like to hear about it.

All ages and identification abilities welcome

Meet us Friday 5th June 1pm-3pm @

The Woodfield Pavilion
Woodfield Recreation Ground
Tooting Bec Common
16a Abbotswood Road
Streatham, London SW16 1AP

How to get there...

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Car
There is limited parking in the local area, we encourgae you to make your journey by foot, bike, or public transport. Parking restrictions apply Monday to Friday 12:00 - 14:00pm

Walking and cycling
Woodfield is accessible from Tooting Bec Common. Walk down Bleak Hall Lane (the path down the eastern side of Triangle Field from Emmanuel Road underneath the eastern railway bridge down to Bedford Hill) and look for the sports Pavilion to the east of the field, through the trees. Woodfield is also accessible via a path on Abbotswood Road between houses 16 and 18. The OS reference of the site is TQ294725.

Bus
The nearest bus routes are the 50, 255 (get off near Streatham Hill) and the 315 (get off near the junction of Garrad’s Road and Abbotswood Road).

Train and Tube
Woodfield is an 8 minute walk from Streatham Hill station and a 20 minute walk from Balham station.
Tooting Bec is furthest being a 30 minute walk to Woodfield.