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 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. […]
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 […]
Evening Bat Walk at Leg o’Mutton
Join Will 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 seen and heard […]
Eco-Explorers Summer Camp
This summer, sign up for our brand new Eco-Explorers Summer Camp for 10-14 year olds. Our Eco-Explorers Summer Camp will run for 1 week from Monday 24/07/23 to Friday 28/07/23. Young people aged 10-14 will learn how to identify, record and understand wildlife around them. Building skills throughout the week, they will also take part […]
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 […]
An introduction to the butterflies of Barnes Common
Discover the species of butterflies and moths regularly found on Barnes Common on this morning walk. We are delighted to welcome Karen Goldie-Morrison, Chair of Council at Butterfly Conservation and good Friend of Barnes Common. Karen will lead a morning walk on Barnes Common, looking at butterflies in their habitats. Join us and see how […]
A history of market gardening and crafts at Vine Road Recreation Ground
BCL’s Chair, Mike Hildesley shares many anecdotes and facts about the history of Vine Road Recreation Ground during this summer walk. Join us for a morning history walk led by our Chair, Mike Hildesley and enjoy a fascinating insight into the lives and times of those who lived in the area and worked in the […]
Growers’ Training Sessions: Water-wise Growing
In this session we will explore water use for growing food crops and techniques for conserving water. 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 saving. […]