Eco-Explorers Bat Walk
Eco-Explorers is our series of events for 8-14 year olds! In this activity we’ll use bat detectors to try spot our nocturnal neighbours! This event is part of our Eco-Explorers programme for 8-14 year olds and accompanying adults. On the evening head off on a dusk walk around an area of the Common to try […]
Nature Journaling Walk + Workshop
A monthly walk in South West London noticing nature and getting to know the species around us through the practice of Nature Journaling. No prior knowledge or experience is needed to join a Nature Journaling activity. Nature Journaling is using words, pictures and numbers to record your observations, questions, connections and explanations in a notebook. […]
Dementia and Age Friendly Nature Walk
A short stroll from Vine Road Pavilion out onto Barnes Common and back. Recognise the sights, sounds and smells of nature around us! During this walk participants will learn about the history and ecology of Barnes Common and the work that we do to protect it. There will be regular stops and some sensory linked […]
Barnes Common Big Litter Pick
Help us clean up the Common! We will provide litter picks, bags and gloves (or bring your own gloves if you prefer). Join us for our Big Annual Litter Pick and take part in the Great British Spring Clean! Come and collect your litter picker and gloves (or bring your own) from our bases at […]
Hedgehogs, Biodiversity, Ecology & Encouraging Wildlife
A talk by Dr Rachel Walker & Caroline Hird on encouraging more biodiversity and help wildlife thrive in your allotment plot. Allotments provide valuable and diverse habitats for wildlife in urban areas. There are a number of ways plotholders can encourage more biodiversity on allotments, from creating a pond or a compost heap to planting […]
Yaffles Family Nature Club
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. In […]
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 […]
Springtime Walk around the Leg o’ Mutton Local Nature Reserve
Join Veronica Schroter, local resident and Leg o’Mutton committee member on a springtime stroll around this hidden gem. Built in 1838, the Leg o’ Mutton Reservoir supplied water until its decommission in 1960. Today, measuring just 800 x 100m (8.2ha), this linear site next to the river offers shelter and haven to a wealth of […]
Workshop: Growing with nature
Permaculture, regenerative growing, agro-ecology – in this workshop, we will attempt to demystify some of these approaches. Permaculture, regenerative growing, agro-ecology; what does it all mean? There are lots of different terms used to describe sustainable growing, and in this workshop, we will attempt to demystify some of these approaches. We will also look at […]
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 […]