Keeping it Wild Collective: Downstream

Join us for the second part of this exciting series downstream at Cody Dock, once a place to unload coal for the Bromley-by-Bow gasworks but now a vibrant community space featuring gardening spaces, artists in residence, and a unique rolling bridge!🦆 Discover how this site has served the local community throughout history, plus explore the unique tidal river habitat, where you might spot tufted ducks, migrating swifts, and other incredible wildlife 🦅

After a guided walk around the site, set your creativity free in a fun, collaborative art session! Together with Cody Dock, we'll create a unique poetry and collage artwork capturing the rich contrasts between the upstream wetlands and downstream river life, and connecting the two sites along our shared river🚣🏿‍♂️

Come for nature, stay for art, and be part of this one-of-a-kind experience connecting two nature hotspots 🌿

Make sure to join us for part 1 Upstream, at Walthamstow Wetlands on 12th October!➡️Book here

📅 Date: Sunday 16th November

⏰ Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM

📍 Meeting Point: Cody Dock

🙋‍ Who can come: Young People ages 16-30

What to expect

🌾 Explore the beauty and ecology of Cody Docks and get acquainted with its common wildlife

🚰 Learn about the history of the Dockland

🎨 Get creative with a collaborative art workshop

🛶Discuss how people and wildlife are linked by the river

🗣️ Connect with like-minded people in nature

Why join us!

🍽️We'll provide lunch!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Bring someone new to nature and get a free coffee voucher to use at London Wildlife Trust cafes!

Who are Cody Dock?

Cody Dock is a community-focused charity located on a historic industrial dock beside the tidal River Lea in East London. The site was formerly used as a place to unload coal for the Bromley-by-Bow gasworks but now exists as a vibrant community space featuring a café, artist studios, gallery and gardens. It serves as the perfect venue to compare life upstream with species including redshanks and harbour seals.

Meet our worksop facilitators Evie and Esme…

Evie Crouch, Youth Programmes Manager at Cody Dock

I’m an Environmental Educator and Campaigner based in East London. At Cody Dock, I lead the primary and secondary school programs, creating hands-on workshops that inspire young people to connect with the natural world. I’m passionate about fostering curiosity and awareness around local ecology, climate change, and sustainable living.

Esme Staunton Howe, Cody Wild Youth Programme Manager at Cody Dock.

I work to encourage young people to enjoy spending time outdoors, connect with their local blue space and develop a love for art and nature. I lead creative workshops with schools and youth groups across Newham and Tower Hamlets, exploring the river Lea and getting to know the amazing wildlife that makes itself at home here.

Accessibility

All of our event spaces and public walkways allow for access and manoeuvring space for wheelchair users. Please note that we will be going on a short walk during the event for the duration of an hour. The creative workshop will take place in our indoor event space. However, we are committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible and if you need any assistance or adjustments to your visit please don’t hesitate to reach out. Parking is reserved for those with access needs, if you would like to request a space, email us in advance at evie@codydock.org.uk

If you have any questions about accessibility, please get in touch with us at youth@wildlondon.org.uk

The delivery of the Keeping it Wild Collective is made possible by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.