Upcoming Events

Join Connor at a free webinar about Queer Ecology organised by The Royal Parks. Free registration.

Curated by Connor and The Linnean Society, this one-day, interdisciplinary symposium centres LGBTQ+ inclusion in the environmental sector. Tickets

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to discovering, identifying, and recording beetles in a relaxed and supportive setting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced naturalist, this event offers a great opportunity to share knowledge, build confidence in biological recording, and refine your identification skills — all with guidance from Connor. Tickets

Join Connor’s cyanotype printing workshops at London Wetland Centre, with a christmas twist. Your ticket includes entrance into the wetlands for the day. Tickets

Join a mindful Queer Ecology walk through Mile End Park, London. This is in partnership with Rainbow Mind. Tickets

Join a mindful Queer Ecology walk through Finsbury Park, London. This is in partnership with Rainbow Mind. Tickets

Have you ever rolled over a log and wondered about the tiny invertebrates scuttling away? Or while turning your compost, have you stopped to think about the life thriving within it? Do you want to learn about the importance of beetles, woodlice, centipedes, millipedes, and springtails? Tickets

Led by Connor, this exclusive night walk offers a unique opportunity to witness the hidden wonders of Chelsea Physic Garden. Armed with specialised equipment such as bat detectors and ultraviolet torches, you’ll unravel the secrets of nocturnal life thriving within the Garden’s walls. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/nature-after-dark-walk/

Take a walk with ecologist Connor Butler to learn what the emerging theory of queer ecology is all about, and join historian Sheldon K. Goodman to revisit some of the LGBTQ+ histories represented in the treasures you’ll find in the house. The Surrey Rainbow Choir will be back for their fourth year in a row, with more acts yet to be announced. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/hatchlands-park/events/09e22b30-a410-4e91-892a-0f0e2b9ec3ee

Join a mindful Queer Ecology walk through victoria park, London. This is in partnership with Rainbow Mind. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rainbow-mind-mindful-walk-queer-ecology-x-connor-the-ecologist-london-tickets-1632117991849

For the second year running, join a guided nature walk around London Wetland Centre, on behalf of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust. https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events/queer-ecology-walk

Join a guided nature walk through Foundry Wood, Leamington Spa to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles of plants and animals. Note that this event is for under 30s.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-bird-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-foundry-wood-tickets-1503265119439

Join an intimate evening in conversation with Connor and artist Dhama Thanigasapapathy, curated by Tickbird & Rhino https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-outside-tickets-1576929561769

Join a guided nature walk through Wandsworth Common to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles of plants and animals.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-birds-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-wandsworth-common-tickets-1533317537029

Join Connor for a fascinating look at the often-overlooked wildlife that calls Chelsea Physic Garden home. From liverworts and lichens to woodlice and springtails, discover the intricate web of life thriving just beneath the surface. £5 tickets, 6pm onwards. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/august-lates-nature-after-hours/

This two-hour experience begins with a one-hour guided nature walk through the gardens, exploring the fascinating connections between ecology and queer theory. Following this, you’ll dive into a hands-on invertebrate survey, identifying species and connecting with the gardens’ incredible biodiversity.
https://omvedgardens.com/events/es-1631207

Join a Queer Ecology walk in the local area of Westlands Entertainment Centre, Yeovil.  https://www.outsavvy.com/event/28566/queer-nature-walk-with-connor-butler-yeovil-diversity-project

Join Connor for a hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop that celebrates the diversity of nature through art.

https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events/queer-ecology-cyanotype-printing-workshop

Join a guided Queer Ecology walk around Barnes Common, in West London. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-walk-the-birds-and-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-barnes-common-tickets-1320443805969?aff=bcwebsite

Learn about the Beetles found in London’s Bushy Park https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beetles-of-bushy-park-a-walk-with-connor-butler-tickets-1394617290859

Join Connor for a hands on exploration of the insect life on Wandsworth Common. This guided walk will take you through a variety of habitats including meadows, grasslands and woodlands as we uncover the incredible diversity of insects hiding in plain sight.

You’ll learn how to use a hand lens and sweep net, how to search for and observe insects in the wild, and pick up tips for identifying different insect families. Whether you’re a total beginner or already curious, this walk is a great way to slow down, look closer and appreciate the tiny creatures that keep our ecosystems ticking. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-insects-a-guided-walk-through-wandsworth-common-tickets-1349776049499

Join a guided nature walk around Slimbridge Wetland Centre, in collaboration with the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/whats-on/events/pride-in-nature

For the second year running, join a guided nature walk around London Wetland Centre, on behalf of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust. https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events/queer-ecology-walk

Join a free Queer Ecology walk around Wanstead Flats in partnership with Redbridge Rainbow https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/redbridge-rainbow-on-the-move-queer-ecology-walk-on-wanstead-flats-tickets-1337071780689

Join a guided nature walk around Crystal Palace Park, in collaboration with Crystal Palace Park Trust https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-birds-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-crystal-palace-park-tickets-1355005551079?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you interested in ponds and want to know more about what lies beneath the surface? Do you want to know how to distinguish frogs from toads or water skaters from water boatman? This half day course offers an opportunity to accompany Chelsea Physic Garden’s Consultant Ecologist Connor Butler for a practical session catching and identifying pondlife at Chelsea Physic Garden. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/beginners-guide-to-pond-invertebrates-course/

Join a guided nature walk around Camley Street Nature Park, in collaboration with London Wildlife Trust https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/2025-05-18-queer-ecology-walk-camley-street-natural-park

This session is for anyone interested in finding and documenting wildlife in their outdoor spaces. Explore a range of survey techniques tailored to different animal groups, including pitfall traps, sweep nets, moth traps, leaf litter sieves, camera traps, and bioacoustic recorders. You’ll receive guidance on identifying various animal groups, highlighting resources to aid identification and recommendations of animal groups that are beginner-friendly. Best practices for recording wildlife observations will be covered, along with step-by-step guidance on how to upload biodiversity data to national recording schemes. https://www.sustainweb.org/events/may25-biodiversity-in-your-garden/

Explore the Natural History Museum after hours for a chance to talk to Connor about Queer Ecology, before Bi-Curious George’s legendary show, Queer Planet. https://www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/queer-planet

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to discovering, identifying, and recording beetles in a relaxed and supportive setting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced naturalist, this event offers a great opportunity to share knowledge, build confidence in biological recording, and refine your identification skills — all with guidance from Connor. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beetle-field-recorder-day-tickets-1268331316109

Led by Connor, this exclusive night walk offers a unique opportunity to witness the hidden wonders of Chelsea Physic Garden. Armed with specialised equipment such as bat detectors, moth traps and ultraviolet torches, you’ll unravel the secrets of nocturnal life thriving within the Garden’s walls. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/nature-after-dark-walk/

Join Connor for an immersive garden and house tour of Benton End, the former home of celebrated Queer artist and gardener Sir Cedric Morris and his partner, artist Arthur Lett-Haines.
https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/events/benton-end-queer-ecology-walk-and-house-tour/

Chelsea Physic Garden is widely acclaimed for its extensive botanical collection. However, the Garden also harbours a fascinating ecology that remains largely unnoticed by most visitors. This tour offers an opportunity to accompany the Garden’s Consultant Ecologist, Connor Butler, on an in-depth exploration of the Garden’s wildlife. Participants will investigate the diversity of mosses, lichens, and liverworts thriving in the garden, examine decaying wood piles for beetles, slugs and woodlice, and use nets to survey the pond for amphibians and insects. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/hidden-nature-of-chelsea-physic-garden-tour/

Join a guided nature walk through Wandsworth Common to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles of plants and animals.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-birds-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-wandsworth-common-tickets-1095999757779

Connor has been appointed to curate a Queer Ecology exhibition at Chelsea Physic Garden, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. The exhibition, entitled A Dash of Lavender, explores the connection between Queerness and nature, and challenges societal perceptions of what is “natural” or “unnatural”. Visit during February for a curated garden trail and events.
https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/visit/whats-on/a-dash-of-lavender-lgbtq-month-at-chelsea-physic-garden/

Join an evening celebrating queer nature at Cody Dock with Connor and Bi-Curious George
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-by-nature-tickets-1147838268159

Join a guided nature walk through Battersea Park to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles of plants and animals.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-birds-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-battersea-park-tickets-1095383404249

Join a guided tour through Chelsea Physic Garden to explore unusual plants and animals as part of the Garden’s ‘A Dash of Lavender’ Queer Ecology exhibition, which was curated by Connor.
https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/queer-ecology-nature-tour/

Attend a free, in-person, lecture by Connor on the diversity of beetles found in London, focussing on Bushy Park. This event is organised by the Friends of Bushy Park.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-dung-to-deadwood-beetles-of-bushy-park-a-talk-by-connor-butler-tickets-1106340035829

Come join me at Cody Dock for a fun and educational event. We will be exploring the fascinating world of invertebrates that inhabit deadwood in the area.
Get ready to learn about the importance of these tiny creatures and how they contribute to the ecosystem. This hands-on survey will give you the opportunity to observe and identify various invertebrate species.
No prior experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this unique chance to connect with nature and discover the wonders of the invertebrate world.
https://codydock.org.uk/deadwood-invertebrate-survey-2024/

Join me for a fun and educational afternoon learning all about woodlice! My workshop will cover everything from identifying different species to understanding their habitats and behaviours.
https://codydock.org.uk/woodlouse-identification-workshop-2024/