Join Usma Shah for a gentle walk through Pitzhanger and Walpole Park, exploring deciduous and evergreen trees and learning how to identify them through the seasons. Discover their traditional uses for food, medicine and every day life.
The event will finish by enjoying a selection of herbal teas inspired by trees and nature, while learning about their traditional uses for health and wellbeing.
Meet at The Rickyard (behind Pitzhanger Pantry next to the playground), Walpole Park, London W5 5BS.
- Under-16s can join for free when accompanied by a paying adult. All visitors aged 16 and over require a ticket.
- Under-16s are welcome to join the walk free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
- All visitors aged 16 and over must have a valid ticket.
- The walk and event is fully accessible and there will be multiple moments to pause and sit.
About Usma Shah
Usma Shah is an outdoor practitioner with many years of experience delivering forest school and bushcraft programmes. Having studied ethnobotany, she is passionate about exploring the relationship between people and plants, sharing their traditional uses, cultural stories and edible potential through engaging hands-on experiences.
About Thursday Lates
Pitzhanger stays open until 8pm on the first Thursday of every month offering visitors an after-hours chance to view the exhibitions, and to join a wide range of events and activities. Please note that some talks and events may require additional tickets so do check the website for details ahead of your visit.