TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 765 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
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Wednesday 25th March 2026
Sherrans Farm Open Space
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Sherrans Farm Open Space
Activity description
Join us as we carry out some woodland management tasks on the small area behind the basketball court
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Thursday 26th March 2026
Hedge-laying
With Action for Croydon's Environment
At South Norwood Country Park
Activity description
Practice the ancient craft of hedge-laying.
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Monday 30th March 2026
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Monday for FIVE weeks) ATL-HT4
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2025-26
At Hollybush Woodwork
Activity description
This is a five week course which runs every Monday from 2nd March to 30th March 2026 from 10.00am to 4.00pm <br>Health and Wellbeing courses are designed to help you to improve or take care of your physical and/or mental health and wellbeing. <br>This hands-on course is all about using creativity to boost wellbeing, tackle feelings of isolation, and support mental health. You'll learn practical woodwork skills that you can use in everyday life - no experience needed! Whether you're a complete beginner or just want to refresh your skills, you'll get to safely use common hand tools, measure wood accurately for simple projects, create basic joints and fixings. It's a relaxed and supportive environment where you can learn new skills, meet others, and enjoy the process of making a planter and a small garden store with your hands. <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,750 or work part-time and earn below £13.85 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. <br>To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk <br>Please note that this is a very hands-on, physical course that requires a level of strength and dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.<br> In the first session we will introduce you to the Hollybush site, your tutor and other learners so you feel welcome and confident, and make sure you have the support and equipment you need.
This is a paid event.
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Tuesday 31st March 2026
Gibbons Recreation Ground towpath
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Gibbons Recreation Ground
Activity description
Join us as we clear the towpath by the canal feeder
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Tuesday 31st March 2026
Nature Counts Cumbernauld
With CLL Nature Counts Volunteers
At Cumbernauld wide
Activity description
We meet every Tuesday 10:30-13:30 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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Wednesday 1st April 2026
Quainton Street pond work
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Quainton Street Open Space
Activity description
Continuing working on the pond at Quainton St
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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.
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Tuesday 7th April 2026
Milton Ave
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Milton Ave
Activity description
Join us as we work in this hidden gem by the canal feeder
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
One Tree Hill woodland management
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At One Tree Hill
Activity description
We will be continuing management tasks of the woodland reserve on top of the hill
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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.