Step into spring with Maymana (fungi.futures) for a gentle neighbourhood foraging walk around Siobhan Davies Studios.
Step into spring with Maymana (fungi.futures) for a gentle neighbourhood foraging walk. Together we’ll pay closer attention to the plants that usually go unnoticed – the so-called weeds pushing through pavements and the tender spring greens returning to our public spaces. With guidance, we’ll learn how to recognise a handful of common species, hear some of their cultural and ecological stories and consider what they offer urban landscapes (and us).
This is a slow, welcoming walk for the curious rather than the expert. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your attention and curiosity for noticing. The walk will focus primarily on learning about the plants rather than harvesting, so there’s no need to bring bags or containers.
We’ll end by gathering for hot drinks at the studio, with space to continue conversations and share what we’ve found.
Meeting in the courtyard
Tickets
Pay what you choose
Free / £2 / £5
Come in comfortable shoes to walk in. Wet weather: Come prepared with waterproof clothes and umbrellas.
The main route is step-free and suitable for wheelchair users, though West Square Gardens has some uneven ground. A fully accessible variation is possible.
The walk is from 11am-12pm, we will meet at 10.45 am at the studios and come back to the studios at 12pm for teas and coffees.
ABOUT MAYMANNA & FUNGI FUTURES
Maymana Arefin is a London-based community organiser, artist-activist and writer exploring radical futures through fungi. In 2020, she founded Fungi Futures, offering nature immersions, plant-fungi walks and spaces for deep rest, healing and reconnection with non-human kin.
Follow Maymana Arefin on Instagram @fungi.futures
ACCESS AND AMENITIES AT SDS
Siobhan Davies Studios is mostly accessible, with lifts to all floors. There are two accessible parking spaces available on site which can be booked in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available nearby on West Square and Garden Row (for a full map visit the Southwark Council website). Our main door is power assisted.
Amenities include:
- Changing facilities*
- Communal showers*
- Toilets / wheelchair accessible toilets
- Kitchen: tea and coffee making, fridge, and microwave
- Snack Bar: We have a small selection of bars, drinks and food available to buy from the front desk.
- Shops: The closest shop is Superway Supermarket on Garden Row (4 min walk), the closest supermarket is Sainsbury’s on New Kent Road (7 min walk). We also recommend the Art Cafe which serves sandwiches, jacket potatoes and meals (3 min walk).
* Our changing facilities and showers are not fully accessible. Our closest publicly available and fully accessible changing facility is at The Castle Centre, a leisure centre 0.3 miles away from the studios. You can find full details of their features here.