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Found 53 activities

Activity key

  • Big Green Weekend
  • Green Gym
  • Practical conservation activity
  • Tree Planting event
  • Health walk
  • Children's activity
  • Training or workshop
  • Food growing activity
  • Community event or activity
  • Wildlife surveying activity
  • Friday 3rd April 2026

    Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden

    With Rowheath Pavilion Green Gym

    At Rowheath Pavillion

    Activity description

    Experience the Good Life Every Friday! Join us each week as we embrace the simple joys of sowing, growing, and harvesting our own delicious food. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of pulling up home‑grown potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, or the unbeatable taste of freshly picked peas and sun‑ripened strawberries. It’s wholesome, rewarding, and genuinely great fun! What You’ll Enjoy: A welcoming growing space with accessible raised beds right beside the pavilion All tools, gloves, and equipment provided — just bring your enthusiasm A chance to learn new skills, get outdoors, and meet friendly faces Connect with Nature at Rowheath Park Each session also includes a relaxed nature walk through the beautiful surroundings of Rowheath Park. Immerse yourself in birdsong, rustling trees, and the sights and sounds of this precious local green space. Whether you're a seasoned grower, a nature lover, or someone simply looking for a gentle, feel-good Friday activity, this is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and enjoy the outdoors. Come along and live the Good Life with us!

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  • Saturday 4th April 2026

    Guided Nature Walk - East Village

    With Public events (East Village)

    At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - East Village

    Activity description

    Join TCV Senior Project Officer, Karen Pernyes for a gentle stroll around the greenspaces of East Village. Learn about the biodiversity work that has been undertaken by the new local volunteer team and learn about the original ecological design of the site, whilst looking out for flora and fauna. Learn about how you can take part in the BTO Birds in Greenspaces project.

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  • Saturday 4th April 2026

    Guided Nature Walk - East Village

    With Public events (East Village)

    At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - East Village

    Activity description

    Join TCV Senior Project Officer, Karen Pernyes for a gentle stroll around the greenspaces of East Village. Learn about the biodiversity work that has been undertaken by the new local volunteer team and learn about the original ecological design of the site, whilst looking out for flora and fauna. Learn about how you can take part in the BTO Birds in Greenspaces project.

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  • Saturday 4th April 2026

    Spring botanical walk

    With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)

    At One Tree Hill

    Activity description

    Join us for a walk around this abundant park, looking at the spring plants

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  • Saturday 4th April 2026

    Spring botanical walk

    With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)

    At Woodcock Park

    Activity description

    Join us for a walk around this abundant park, looking at the spring plants

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  • Monday 6th April 2026

    Wildlife Walk

    With Hollybush Wildlife Walks

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Every Monday the Wildlife Walkers gather to take a walk in one of the wonderful parks and nature reserves of Leeds. The walks aim to be accessible for a range of abilities, with regular routes planned to include at least one wheelchair accessible option a month. The group includes plenty of time to appreciate and identify nature along the way. The routes are usually between 1 and 2 miles, with a cup of tea and a snack provided along the way.

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  • Tuesday 7th April 2026

    Nature Counts Cumbernauld

    With CLL Nature Counts Volunteers

    At Cumbernauld Living Landscape

    Activity description

    We meet every Tuesday 10:30-13:00 at different Scottish Wildlife Trust and North Lanarkshire Council wildlife reserves, across Cumbernauld. We will participate in a variety of wildlife surveys to understand targeted species and how we can help them. From pollinator walks to mammal surveys, we will cover a variety of species recording. We may also complete conservation tasks, such as removing invasive species or making homes for nature. Through taking part in these Citizen Science sessions you will gain skills in wildlife identification, meet new people and discover the wildlife that lives in Cumbernauld!

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  • Thursday 9th April 2026

    Cumbernauld Wild Ways Well

    With Cumbernauld NNC Wild Ways Well

    At Cumbernauld Living Landscape

    Activity description

    weekly nature, health and wellbeing activities taking place around Cumbernauld as part of Cumbernauld Living Landscape. We will have a range of walking, citizen science, wellbeing, creative, and conservation activities all designed to get people outdoors and engaging with nature. These activities are designed for anyone to take part in and can help improve mental and physical wellbeing, whilst also making a positive difference for nature and conservation

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  • Friday 10th April 2026

    Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden

    With Rowheath Pavilion Green Gym

    At Rowheath Pavillion

    Activity description

    Experience the Good Life Every Friday! Join us each week as we embrace the simple joys of sowing, growing, and harvesting our own delicious food. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of pulling up home‑grown potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, or the unbeatable taste of freshly picked peas and sun‑ripened strawberries. It’s wholesome, rewarding, and genuinely great fun! What You’ll Enjoy: A welcoming growing space with accessible raised beds right beside the pavilion All tools, gloves, and equipment provided — just bring your enthusiasm A chance to learn new skills, get outdoors, and meet friendly faces Connect with Nature at Rowheath Park Each session also includes a relaxed nature walk through the beautiful surroundings of Rowheath Park. Immerse yourself in birdsong, rustling trees, and the sights and sounds of this precious local green space. Whether you're a seasoned grower, a nature lover, or someone simply looking for a gentle, feel-good Friday activity, this is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and enjoy the outdoors. Come along and live the Good Life with us!

    More information

  • Monday 13th April 2026

    Wildlife Walk

    With Hollybush Wildlife Walks

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Every Monday the Wildlife Walkers gather to take a walk in one of the wonderful parks and nature reserves of Leeds. The walks aim to be accessible for a range of abilities, with regular routes planned to include at least one wheelchair accessible option a month. The group includes plenty of time to appreciate and identify nature along the way. The routes are usually between 1 and 2 miles, with a cup of tea and a snack provided along the way.

    More information