10:30 to 12:30 – Amersham Museum, 49-51 High Street, Amersham HP7 0DP
Join a local botanist for a gentle walk around the lanes and fields of Old Amersham.
This is the second of 3 walks in a series, taking place in spring, summer and autumn, and jointly organised by Amersham Museum and Wild Amersham. Each walk follows the same route, helping us to notice the seasonal changes as we progress through the year. The walk is 1.5 miles long and will last two hours. On these you will:
- Discover the plants that grow on your doorstep
- Learn about the geography and history of your local landscape
- Find out how our use of the land has changed over the years
- Enjoy views over Old Amersham
This is a gentle walk over 1.5 miles, including a slow walk up a hill. It should last around 2 hours. Please wear sensible shoes. Dogs are welcome.
The walk isn’t aimed specifically at families, but children are welcome if they have an interest in local wildlife and history, and would enjoy a walk packed full of information.
It costs £6.50 for adults but it’s free for under 18s. Book your tickets on the Amersham Museum website
The walk is led by Karen van Oostrum. Karen has a love of plants and the environment, and enjoys sharing this with others, through courses and guided walks. A Biology graduate of Oxford University with a Ph. D. in wheat genetics, Karen was Head of Education at Cambridge University Botanic Garden for several years, and has worked with people of many ages from diverse back