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Found 48 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 to Saturday 4th April 2026

    Spring Nature Trail Activity - East Village

    With Public events (East Village)

    At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - East Village

    Activity description

    Collect your free East Village Spring Nature Trail leaflet from either Bakehouse by Signorelli, or Signorelli's Cafe on Victory Parade, and follow the trail marked on the map to find eight animal picture clues. There are two activities/ puzzles to solve - one for younger children and one for older children (and helping adults!) If you take a completed nature trail leaflet back to Signorelli's Cafe or Bakehouse, you can receive a free nature-inspired cookie (until stocks run out!!)

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  • Friday 3rd April 2026

    Easter Trail

    With Skelton Grange Environment Centre

    At Skelton Grange Environment Centre

    Activity description

    With help from 'The Friends of Skelton Grange', our Easter Good Friday event is a glorious outdoor trail wandering through the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange. Complete a treasure hunt along the way and trade in your trove for a chocolatey Easter surprise at the end! The event is a fundraiser for the Centre, but also a great chance for families to enjoy some Easter fun! The Skelton Cafe will be open to buy hot drinks and sweet treats at the end. Tickets are required for all children attending the event, but babies (18 months or under) are welcome free. Adults do not require a ticket if they are accompanied by a child or children. Tickets are £8 per child (plus Eventbrite booking fee). Choose your timeslot between 11am and 1pm.

    This is a paid event.

    Book online at Eventbrite

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  • Friday 3rd April 2026

    Wild Fridays

    With Hull Road Park Project

    At Hull Road Park

    Activity description

    Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.

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  • Monday 6th April 2026

    Holloway Hall Community Garden

    With Ley Hill Green Gym

    At Ley Hill Green Gym

    Activity description

    Grow your own food and make new friends at our lovely garden opposite Holloway Hall Community Centre. We meet at Ley Hill every Monday to do some gentle gardening work and sow, grow, and enjoy tasty fresh produce. There are numerous fruit shrubs here which leads to some tasty jams and deserts in the late summer. Our sites have raised beds which are accessible and manageable. We also have a number of benches within the garden where you can enjoy your brew and listen to bird song.

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  • Tuesday 7th April 2026

    West Heath Community Gardens

    With West Heath Green Gym

    At West Heath Community Centre

    Activity description

    Join us and get outdoors in 2025! We meet at West Heath every Tuesday to do some gentle gardening work at the Community Garden here. No gardening experience is necessary as we will tell you everything you need to know. We provide tools and gloves. Please wear suitable clothes and shoes - we work outdoors for three hours in all weather conditions. This site is wheelchair accessible and consists of raised beds at various heights.

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  • Thursday 9th April 2026

    Milebrook Hall Community Garden

    With Milebrook Hall Food Growing

    At Milebrook Hall

    Activity description

    Join Us for a Relaxing Morning in the Garden at Milebrook Hall!. Step into the garden and enjoy a couple of peaceful, feel‑good hours of conversation, connection, and hands‑on food growing. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or an absolute beginner, you’ll be warmly welcomed! What’s Waiting for You: A cosy greenhouse to kick-start the growing season early Easily accessible raised beds perfect for planting and learning All tools, gloves, and equipment provided—just bring yourself! A friendly coffee morning happening at the same time, so a warm brew is always close by.

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  • Friday 10th April 2026

    Wild Fridays

    With Hull Road Park Project

    At Hull Road Park

    Activity description

    Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.

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  • Monday 13th April 2026

    Holloway Hall Community Garden

    With Ley Hill Green Gym

    At Ley Hill Green Gym

    Activity description

    Grow your own food and make new friends at our lovely garden opposite Holloway Hall Community Centre. We meet at Ley Hill every Monday to do some gentle gardening work and sow, grow, and enjoy tasty fresh produce. There are numerous fruit shrubs here which leads to some tasty jams and deserts in the late summer. Our sites have raised beds which are accessible and manageable. We also have a number of benches within the garden where you can enjoy your brew and listen to bird song.

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  • Tuesday 14th April 2026

    West Heath Community Gardens

    With West Heath Green Gym

    At West Heath Community Centre

    Activity description

    Join us and get outdoors in 2025! We meet at West Heath every Tuesday to do some gentle gardening work at the Community Garden here. No gardening experience is necessary as we will tell you everything you need to know. We provide tools and gloves. Please wear suitable clothes and shoes - we work outdoors for three hours in all weather conditions. This site is wheelchair accessible and consists of raised beds at various heights.

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  • Tuesday 14th April 2026

    Wild Play (8-12-year-olds)

    With Skelton Grange Environment Centre

    At Skelton Grange Environment Centre

    Activity description

    Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange... Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included: Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making. The cost per child is £33.60 (+ Eventbrite fee) and includes a day of outdoor games and bushcraft activities led by experienced leaders. Sessions run from 10am - 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch for the day.

    This is a paid event.

    Book online at Eventbrite

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