Growers’ Training: Companion planting
This month we will look at how common plant pairings to deter pests, attract pollinators and provide nutrients. 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 seed […]
Community Growing Session
Our weekly growing sessions take place 10am-12noon every Saturday. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Our weekly growing sessions take place every Saturday, 10am-12noon. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. There is always cake and hot drinks […]
History Walk on Barnes Common
Join BCL’s Chair, Mike Hildesley for a morning walk on the Common, and learn about the fascinating history of this small nature reserve. Join us for a morning 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 and ecology of […]
Community Growing Session
Our weekly growing sessions take place 10am-12noon every Saturday. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Our weekly growing sessions take place every Saturday, 10am-12noon. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. There is always cake and hot drinks […]
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 […]
Community Growing Session
Our weekly growing sessions take place 10am-12noon every Saturday. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Our weekly growing sessions take place every Saturday, 10am-12noon. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. There is always cake and hot drinks […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hedgehog Friendly Walk on Barnes Common
Join Michel Birkenwald, founder of Barnes Hedgehogs on a walk on the Common and learn about the secret life of hedgehogs & how to help them. Come along on our morning hedgehog walk on Barnes Common, led by the founder of Barnes Hedgehogs, Michel Birkenwald, and find out everything you wanted to know about hedgehogs. […]
Community Growing Session
Our weekly growing sessions take place 10am-12noon every Saturday. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Our weekly growing sessions take place every Saturday, 10am-12noon. No need to register, just turn up, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. There is always cake and hot drinks […]