History of Barnes Common and Barnes Green
BCL’s Chair, Mike Hildesley shares many anecdotes and facts about the history of Barnes Common during this springtime walk. Join us for a morning History walk led by our Chair, Mike Hildesley. Mike is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker with many anecdotes and facts about the history of Barnes Common. You will enjoy Mike’s fascinating […]
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 […]
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
RESCHEDULED – NEW DATE TBC -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 […]
(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 […]
Artivism Workshop – Wildlife art and activism for the environment
Join us as we host award winning artist Alicia Hayden for a workshop exploring Artivism, and create your own artwork. Artivism is where an artist communicates science through artistic means, with the aim of inciting change in thought or behaviour. Coinciding with International Dark Sky Week, this workshop will be an opportunity to discuss the […]
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 […]
Conservation Woodland Management Walk – Our tree work and why we do it
Walk around the Common with our Conservation Manager, Will, and find out everything you always wanted to know about woodland conservation. Come along on this evening walk and see our veteran trees including Oak, Hazel and others. Learn about deadwood habitats, hazel coppicing, and find out how to manage middle-aged trees so that they will […]
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, to develop their confidence and skills for outdoor […]