Family Friendly Growing Session
Join our free family friendly holiday growing session! Looking for a fun and free activity for the summer 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 […]
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 […]
Growers’ Training: Dealing with crop pests naturally
In this month’s session we will look at how to prevent common pests, and how to tackle them using natural methods. 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 […]
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. You will enjoy Mike’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable talk, with many anecdotes and facts about the history of Barnes Common, […]
Growing for Wellbeing Session
We invite you to improve your wellbeing by taking part in gardening activities, whilst connecting with others from the local community. At our monthly Growing for Wellbeing Sessions, we invite you to improve your wellbeing by taking part in gardening activities, whilst connecting with others from the local community and learning new skills in a […]
Open Skating Session
Bring your skateboard, scooter or roller blades and practice your skills on our temporary ramps. Join the growing community of skaters at Vine Road Park! Bring your skateboard, scooter or roller blades and practice your skills on our temporary ramps. Everyone is welcome at these free events! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an […]
Family Friendly Growing Session
Join our free family friendly holiday growing session! Looking for a fun and free activity for the summer 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 […]
Eco-Explorers Summer Camp
Our Eco-Explorers Summer Camp is back! 10-14 year olds can join us daily for outdoor adventures, learning about conservation and wildlife Our Eco-Explorers Summer Camp will run for 1 week from Monday 29/07/24 to Friday 02/08/24. Young people aged 10-14 will learn how to identify, record and understand wildlife around them. Building skills throughout the […]
Summer Talks: Rebugging the Planet
Join us for an informative discussion on enticing the vital invertebrates back into our lives for the planet’s, and our sake, by Vicki Hird. Join us for our July session in our Summer Talks series offering talks on nature, growing and ecology. At this free talk, we are delighted to welcome Vicki Hird MSc FRES, […]
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 […]