Eco-Explorers Summer Camp 2026
Eco-Explorers is our series for 8-14 year olds! Our Summer Camp is back: join us daily for outdoor adventures, learning about local wildlife Our Eco-Explorers Summer Camp will run for 4 days from Tuesday 21 July to Friday 24 July. Young people aged 8-14 will learn how to identify, record and understand wildlife around them. […]
Eco-Explorers – Big Bug Hunt!
Eco-Explorers is our series of activities for 8-14 year olds! Take part in our Big Bug Hunt on the Common this May half-term! Join us for this family friendly holiday activity and help us discover how many different species we share the Common with! We will be searching the meadow with nets, turning over logs […]
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 preparing our young hedges for the coming summer. After a very dry 2025, drought is also predicted for this year and young plants are particularly vulnerable. We will be removing […]
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 […]
Dog Friendly Nature Walk on Barnes Common
Come along on this guided walk on the Common and bring your dog with you! Explore our local nature reserve with BCL’s Chair, Mike Hildesley. You and your dog are welcome to join our Chair, Mike Hildesley, in a two hour dog-friendly walk around the main areas of the Common. As well as discussing the […]
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 […]
Yaffles Family Nature Club Spring Picnic
Our monthly nature club involves getting out and about exploring the wonderful outdoors at Barnes Common – all are welcome! Our Yaffles Nature Club happens every 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. With […]
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 […]
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 […]