A 8.83km, moderate walk taking about 2h 15m, starting at Barnes and finishing at Kew Green via Wetland Centre. It passes through Kew, Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes and visits 3 of our red phone boxes. Open the Box Walks app at each box to unlock its content, games and environmental actions.
Peter shines a spotlight on our contradictory relationship with plastics. On the one hand, plastics have revolutionised our lives. On the other, they are starting to accumulate in our environment, and more recently in our bodies. Learn how to use plastic more responsibly by visiting this phone box.
Walter focuses on water, a resource which is critical for life on earth, yet often taken for granted. You will learn just how little fresh water exists on our planet and how to use it responsibly to reduce your water bills and protect potable water supplies in your area.
Wendy covers wetlands, one of the most important yet overlooked ecosystems. They house and support a vast range of species in a relatively small area of land and water. You will learn how to give nature a boost and how to preserve and even create a wetland on your doorstep.
