In May the annual survey of Battersea's young street trees starts; it's time as well to check out London Rivers Week 2026 (23-31 May), and help choose Britain's favourite butterfly.

News from Open Spaces about Clapham Common, two Wandsworth Council public consultations, three London festivals—and the committee's own plans for some new free self-guided local walks.

A walk along the River Wandle inspires OSC member Camilla Ween to rethink the future of Battersea's currently-hidden Falconbrook and Heathwall rivers.