Summer Talk: Give it a Grow
Join urban gardener Martha Swales for a ‘garden-along’ event to help you make the most of your garden with small projects. 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 environments and communities is a […]
Eco-Explorers – Spring Tree Trail
An exciting event for 10-14 year olds: explore the Common and learn the stories of some of our most magnificent trees! This event is part of our Eco-Explorers programme for 10-14 year olds and accompanying adults. We will wander out on to Barnes Common to meet the trees old and young that make the woodland […]
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 Session
Join our free 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? From January 2025, we will be running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at […]
Dementia Friendly Nature Walk
A short stroll across Barnes Green onto Barnes Common and back. Recognise the sights, sounds and smells of nature around us! Join us this Dementia Action Week for a nature themed walk! For this special walk, we will stroll across Barnes Green, to visit the Beverley Brook and see the wildlife that lives there. This […]
Family Yaffles Nature Club – May Picnic
We are getting out and about exploring the wonderful outdoors at Barnes Common – all are welcome! Join us for our annual picnic in May! Our Yaffles Nature Club happens on the 3rd Saturday of the month from October to May. The Club is for family groups of adults and young people aged 3-9 years, […]
Workshop: Growing in small spaces
In this workshop, we will look at tips for growing successfully in small spaces, what plants work well and how you can grow your own food. The reality of living in an urban area is that many of us do not have access to a large growing space. You might have a balcony, a few […]
Saturday Conservation Volunteering Session
Help us with conservation work on Barnes Common and enjoy working in nature! Come and join our work party carrying out path trimming and clearance work around the benches on the Common. Meet us on the Ups and Downs, the undulating grassland bordered by the paved path that is running parallel to Ranelagh Avenue. Click […]
After School Growing Session
Join our free 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? From January 2025, we will be running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at […]
Nature Photography Walk on Barnes Common
Join us for a walk led by professional photographer Giuseppe Intrieri, immerse yourself in nature while sharpening your photography skills. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while sharpening your photography skills. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just starting out, this walk will help you discover how to compose striking images, […]