Pondlife Workshop

See some pond life under the microscope and discover how you can make a wildlife pond at home, even if you don’t have a garden!

Ponds contain an amazing array of life and are hugely important for wildlife. In this workshop you’ll go pond-dipping, look at some freshwater invertebrates under the microscope, and find out about making a pond at home.

This is a beginner-friendly event led by London Wildlife Trust staff. It's perfect for anyone curious about what lives beneath the surface of our waterways.

From water scorpions to dragonfly nymphs, life underwater is complex and fascinating, and this is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into this hidden world.

The workshop will last approximately 2 hours and will be partially outdoors, so dress for the weather!

This event is aimed at adults aged 18+, but can be inclusive for young people aged 11 and above, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Further information will be sent out prior to the event.

What to expect

🦐 Pond dipping session in our wildlife gardens.

🔬 See the animals we catch under a microscope.

🪣 Find out how to make a wildlife pond at home.

The animals in our ponds are wild, so we can’t guarantee we’ll find any particular species. However, this unpredictability is all part of the joy of nature!

This event is aimed at adults. If you'd like to take your kids pond dipping then come along to our drop-in session on the same date.

All proceeds from this event enable our mission of nature recovery for a thriving city.

Image credit: Daniel Greenwood.