# Event Details - **Event Name**: Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join StowStargazers to explore the topic of diversity in astronomy and enjoy the reserve after hours.About this EventThis talk by astronomy enthusiast Michael Lomotey from "StowStargazers" traces how access to the night sky, once shared across cultures, became a racialised experience through urban segregation, colonial dispossession, and environmental injustice. In cities, light pollution disproportionately affects racialised communities, while space science remains one of the least diverse scientific fields. We’ll reflect on efforts to increase equity of the night sky, including projects in Nairobi and Ghana that bring astronomy back into Black and marginalised communities.The evening will also feature an exclusive guided walk through the reserve to view the night sky (weather permitting). In preparation for the tour, Michael will share some tips and tactics on urban stargazing. The event will take place regardless of the weather and night sky conditions, and is a chance to enjoy this wonderful urban nature reserve after hours.It’s not essential but feel free to bring binoculars and a red-light torch. Wrap up warm for your exclusive evening tour. All profits from this event are invested into conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.Stowstargazers brings people together to enjoy nature whilst experiencing the night sky. We have a passion for sharing knowledge and advice on all aspects of stargazing, learning together what is on show and giving tips for how to view the celestial sights. Michael of Stowstargazers has been an avid hobby astronomer ever since being captivated by the milky way as a child.Image credit: (c) Ed MarshallAgenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMArrival and Refreshments?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMPresentation by StowStargazers?: 08:00 PM - 08:45 PMGuided walk around the reserve and Stargazing (weather-dependent) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woodford/afrofutures-in-the-skies-science-imagination-and-cultural-identity/100001980875560124 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22, max: 22, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Woodford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Walthamstow Wetlands - **lat**: 51.585472 - **long**: -0.054182 - **full address**: Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Woodford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/85a8aece3e60279889b81af3018062242cc3518e181006106c016ac8959c6b6a-rimg-w792-h372-dc11111c-gmir.jpg?v=1770404511 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity being held? - **A:** Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Woodford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity? - **A:** Tickets for Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity are priced at GBP 22 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 22Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity? - **A:** Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity is organized by London Wildlife Trust. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Afrofutures in the skies – science, imagination and cultural identity", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/85a8aece3e60279889b81af3018062242cc3518e181006106c016ac8959c6b6a-rimg-w792-h372-dc11111c-gmir.jpg?v=1770404511", "startDate": "2026-03-26", "endDate": "2026-03-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/woodford/afrofutures-in-the-skies-science-imagination-and-cultural-identity/100001980875560124", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Walthamstow Wetlands", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Walthamstow Wetlands", "postalCode": "N17 9NH", "addressLocality": "Woodford", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.585472", "longitude": "-0.054182" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join StowStargazers to explore the topic of diversity in astronomy and enjoy the reserve after hours.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-26", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "22.00", "highPrice": "22.00", "price": "22.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/woodford/afrofutures-in-the-skies-science-imagination-and-cultural-identity/100001980875560124" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/woodford/afrofutures-in-the-skies-science-imagination-and-cultural-identity/100001980875560124", "price": "22.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "London Wildlife Trust", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/london-wildlife-trust/22530565", "description": "London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education." } ] } ] ```