(Not quite) Dawn Chorus Walk

Our very own birding expert, Adrian Podmore will lead this special walk on Barnes Common. If you are a keen bird watcher, but not so fond of super early mornings this is the walk for you! Our popular later-start Dawn Chorus returns this year, led by our birding expert Adrian Podmore! After meeting at Vine […]

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 […]

Monthly Yaffles Nature Club at Barnes Common

Our monthly nature club involves getting out and about exploring the wonderful outdoors at Barnes Common – all are welcome! 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 […]

Growers’ Training: Caring for seedlings and transplanting

This month we will look at how to raise strong seedlings and how to know when they are ready to transplant into outdoor beds and containers. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Eco-Explorers Bats and Moths workshop

An exciting event for 10-14 year olds: see what animals land in our moth trap and find bats using detectors on the Common. This event is part of our Eco-Explorers programme for 10-14 year olds and accompanying adults. On the evening we will set up a moth trap and then head off on a dusk […]

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 […]

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 […]

Family Friendly Growing Session

Join our free family friendly holiday growing session! Looking for a fun and free activity this school holiday? Come along to our family-friendly growing session. There will be a chance to take part in a variety of different gardening activities. All equipment is provided; just wear suitable clothing for the weather. To keep up to […]