Four heatwaves and a prolonged period of drought have made the summer of 2026 a difficult time for Battersea's trees, both old and young.

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.

Time to: have your say on improving Latchmere Rec, record the nature in your own back garden, take a virtually-guided walk in Battersea Park - and watch our Coronation Year Tree burst for the first time into autumn colour.