Pumpkin Crafts in the Polytunnel
The Community Growing team welcomes you in to the polytunnel for pumpkin themed craft activities! Join us in the polytunnel to craft your own pumpkin, ready for Hallowe’en! There will be lots of different crafting materials available, so come along and get creative! This activity is for the whole family. The cost is £3 per […]
Morning Fungi Walk with Dr Mark Spencer
BCL is delighted to welcome back Dr Mark Spencer, to lead this fungi walk full of fun and facts, as part of our Autumn Fayre! Autumn is the best time of year to spot fungi, and with the expert knowledge of Dr Mark Spencer you will soon discover the many species on Barnes Common. Wrap […]
Afternoon Fungi Walk with Dr Mark Spencer
BCL is delighted to welcome back Dr Mark Spencer, to lead this fungi walk full of fun and facts, as part of our Autumn Fayre! Autumn is the best time of year to spot fungi, and with the expert knowledge of Dr Mark Spencer you will soon discover the many species on Barnes Common. Wrap […]
After School Growing Club
Join our term time growing sessions for primary school aged children and their families every Monday after school! Do you often find yourself looking for something to do as a family when your children finish school for the day? We are running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at the Growing Project during term […]
Barnes Common Autumn Fayre
Join us for a community event filled with fun activities for everyone! To celebrate Apple Day and all things Autumn, we invite you to join us for our annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all. We’ve planned a day full of fun! Apple celebration – Bring your apples for juicing in our traditional apple […]
Introduction to Growing (6-week Course)
This 6-week Intro to Growing course is suitable for those who are new to growing, as well as experienced growers wanting to learn more. Join us at the Community Growing Project for this six-week Introduction to Growing course. Suitable for those who are new to growing, as well as experienced growers who want to learn […]
Workshop: Pruning tips and techniques
In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of pruning, including tools you’ll need and how to prune specific plants like roses & apple trees. Pruning is a really useful skill for growers to have. However, often people feel worried and nervous about how to begin. In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of pruning, including […]
After School Growing Club
Join our term time growing sessions for primary school aged children and their families every Monday after school! Do you often find yourself looking for something to do as a family when your children finish school for the day? We are running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at the Growing Project during term […]
After School Growing Club
Join our term time growing sessions for primary school aged children and their families every Monday after school! Do you often find yourself looking for something to do as a family when your children finish school for the day? We are running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at the Growing Project during term […]
Saturday Conservation Volunteering Session
Help us with practical conservation on Barnes Common, enjoy working in nature and learn new skills! Come and join our work party, we will be thinning out broom across the acid grassland and reducing scrub encroachment at Mill Hill. Click here for the exact location: https://w3w.co/plant.worked.rise or follow this link for Google Maps. We will […]