# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:15 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the Railway Land through the lens of queer ecology, uncovering extraordinary stories from the natural world.About this EventDid you know that we often struggle to find male woodlice, that “male" trees can turn “female", or that birds partner up into same-sex couples?"Queer Ecology" aims to challenge what we think of as being "natural" or "unnatural" and explores the biases that affect how we see nature.Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided walk to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in common plants and animals. You’ll learn how to use a hand lens to identify common species of plants and invertebrates and gain a new fascination with the natural world. This gentle tour around the Railways Land invites all curious minds (aged 14+) interested in meeting others, learning identification skills, and seeing nature from a new perspective.Accessibility:There is a network of footpaths across the reserve, including an accessible surfaced path as well as woodland and grass trails. The route will be tailored to the interests and mobility of the group.the Linklater Pavilion is anaccessible buildingAbout Connor:Connor the Ecologist is an entomologist and educator with a decade of experience connecting people with the natural world. He is the former Head of Learning at London’s oldest botanic garden and has also studied dung beetles across London’s parks. To date, Connor has encouraged over 10,000 people to take time to appreciate the smallest details in nature and to show love for the often unloved species on our planet. His recent work focuses on “Queer Ecology“, which challenges perceptions of what is considered natural or unnatural and aims to break down the barriers that people face when interacting with nature. Over the past 4 years, 3,500 people have joined his Queer Ecology talks and walks. @connor_the_ecologist - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lewes/the-birds-and-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-the-railway-land/100001996983062096 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 14+ - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Lewes - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane - **lat**: 50.8729258 - **long**: 0.0169072 - **full address**: Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Railway Lane, Lewes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ae895bd3c084feddf6f4be4e0931be165abd92a0393c03205a9dcd93b5134006-rimg-w1200-h960-dc383828-gmir.jpg?v=1786606395 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land being held? - **A:** The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:15 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm at Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Railway Lane, Lewes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land? - **A:** The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land is strictly for guests aged 14 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 14 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land? - **A:** The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land is organized by Railway Land Wildlife Trust. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Birds & the Bees: Queer Ecology of the Railway Land", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ae895bd3c084feddf6f4be4e0931be165abd92a0393c03205a9dcd93b5134006-rimg-w1200-h960-dc383828-gmir.jpg?v=1786606395", "startDate": "2026-09-01", "endDate": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/lewes/the-birds-and-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-the-railway-land/100001996983062096", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Railway Lane", "postalCode": "BN7 2FG", "addressLocality": "Lewes", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.8729258", "longitude": "0.0169072" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore the Railway Land through the lens of queer ecology, uncovering extraordinary stories from the natural world.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-04", "validFrom": "2026-09-08", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/lewes/the-birds-and-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-the-railway-land/100001996983062096" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/lewes/the-birds-and-the-bees-queer-ecology-of-the-railway-land/100001996983062096", "price": 0, "name": "General admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Railway Land Wildlife Trust", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/railway-land-wildlife-trust/22452092", "description": "The Railway Land Wildlife Trust aims to inspire environmental sustainability by bringing nature to the heart of Lewes.We do this through:​Running the Linklater Pavilion as a community-based hub for the understanding of a sustainable environmentProviding inclusive outdoor learning using innovative approachesSupporting the local authority in managing the Railway Land nature reserve for the whole community" } ] } ] ```