We are Barnes Common, a small local nature conservation charity.

Our vision is to provide a flourishing network of green, blue and dark spaces within our local, urbanised environment, where both wildlife and local communities thrive.

Upcoming events

Hedgehog Highway Extension Day
July 1
After School Growing Club
July 6
Nature Walk - The Birds & The Bees: Queer Ecology of Barnes Common
July 8
Nature Walk: Butterflies of Barnes Common
July 12
After School Growing Club
July 13
Creative Workshop: Writing in Bloom
July 15

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Latest News

Planning Application Submitted for the Vine Road Project

June 30, 2026

Community Project Aims to Save the Barnes Swifts

June 23, 2026

What Plants Can I Grow for Natural Dyes?

June 16, 2026

How can we make our growing spaces more climate resilient?

June 9, 2026

What’s Wrong with My Compost Heap?

May 14, 2026

Hedges: The Quiet Champions of Biodiversity

April 30, 2026

Open Studios: Art and Climate Change at the Pavilion

April 30, 2026

Join our Summer Walks, Talks and Workshops

April 21, 2026

How Do I Start a Vegetable Patch?

April 16, 2026

Butterflies Are Flying Again

March 30, 2026

Maintaining a balance with nature in an urban environment, engaging the community and providing education opportunities is an ongoing challenge. It takes time, volunteers, expertise, and funding of around £300,000 each year. If you would like to help, please click below:

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