Evening Bat Walk at Leg o’Mutton
Join Will, our Conservation Officer for a walk around Leg o’ Mutton to discover the bats that use the site. Leg o’ Mutton is designated as a Local Nature Reserve where cormorant, heron, tufted duck and even breeding common terns can be seen during daylight hours. In the evening, the local nocturnal wildlife can be […]
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 […]
Accessible Nature Walk – Autumn on Barnes Common
A short stroll from Vine Road Pavilion out onto Barnes Common and back. Recognise the sights, sounds and smells of nature around us! During this walk participants will learn about the history and ecology of Barnes Common and the work that we do to protect it. There will be regular stops and some sensory linked […]
LGBTQ+ Growing Group Session
Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow and learn together. At the Growing Project, we grow fruit and vegetables for the local community using organic and regenerative methods, and you will have the chance to get involved in lots of different activities […]
Workshop: Composting: steps to success
In this workshop, we will look at the basics of how to turn your waste into beautiful, crumbly soil that can be used in your garden. Composting is a fantastic way to turn your waste into beautiful, crumbly soil that can be used in your garden. Composting can go wrong though – is your compost […]
Evening History Walk on Barnes Common
Join BCL’s Chair, Mike Hildesley for an evening walk on the Common and learn about the fascinating history of this small nature reserve. Join us for an evening history walk led by our Chair, Mike Hildesley, and find out how Barnes Common became the small local nature reserve it is today. For over a thousand […]
Dementia Friendly Growing Session
Join us at our open growing session. We’ll be making lavender bags, and trying some different herbal teas from plants grown in our garden. This workshop will take place in the polytunnel in our growing area at Vine Road Rec. Please note, dogs will not be admitted at this event except guide dogs. All our […]
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 […]
Summer Talk: The Herbal Pantry
Join us as we look at (and taste!) seasonal herbs and explore using them in the kitchen – a talk by chef and herbologist Maya Thomas. Resilience refers to the ability of environments and communities to react to change in a way that enables them to continue to thrive. How we create flourishing and resilient […]