Family Nature Exploration – EarthWalk
Come to Barnes Common for an engaging and interactive morning connecting with nature! Suitable for all ages. At Barnes Common we provide wild outdoor learning experiences for all ages! This event is a family activity for adults and children. Bring your little ones along to engage with the wonders of nature at this time of […]
Family Friendly Growing Session
Join our free family friendly holiday growing session! Looking for a fun and free activity for the holidays? Come along to our family-friendly growing session. There will be a chance for your children to get their hands dirty with lots of different gardening activities. All tools and equipment are provided – just wear suitable clothing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Yaffles Club – Autumn Fayre
A special Yaffles nature walk for our Autumn Fayre! 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, to develop their confidence and skills for outdoor exploration. By attending Yaffles Club children and adults […]
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 […]
Growers’ Training: Autumn and Winter Crops
This session will consider the benefits of year round growing, which crops are suitable and what conditions are required. You are invited to join our free monthly training sessions to learn more about growing food in harmony with nature. The sessions will introduce you to seasonal topics such as seed sowing, looking after seedlings, and […]
Hedgehog Hole Cutting Session
Help your local hedgehogs and join the highway! Connect your garden with a small access hole we can cut for the hedgehogs. In an urban area, access holes in fences connecting local gardens are lifesavers for hedgehogs — it’s as simple as that. If you’d like to provide access for hedgehogs to your garden and […]
Flora and Fauna of the Leg o’ Mutton Local Nature Reserve
Join Veronica Schroter, local resident and Leg o’Mutton committee member on an autumn stroll around this Local Nature Reserve. Built in 1838, the Leg o’ Mutton Reservoir supplied water until its decommission in 1960. Today, measuring just 800 x 100m (8.2ha), this linear site offers shelter and haven to a wealth of birds and other […]