Southmere Lake Nature Explorer Map

Overview

A map co-created by 180 local children.

Challenge

In south Thamesmead there is an historic and beautiful lake, that has featured in films including Clockwork Orange and supporting  huge numbers of bird life.

Solution

Design and illustration of walking map and guide in Thamesmead.

I lead sketching and watercolour walks with 6 primary schools  that make up the superzone area of schools across the area.

The children learnt sketching and watercolour skills, and most turned out not to have explored the areas we ventured to.

Selected children’s artwork ended up illustrating the trail text and map.

Outcome

The celebratory launch event at the Nest library event saw half of the original children collecting their maps and following the drawn trail around the lake.

The Talk of Thamesmead article about the project can be downloaded here.