TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 783 activities
Activity key
- Big Green Weekend
- Green Gym
- Practical conservation activity
- I Dig Trees: Tree Planting
- Health walk
- Children's activity
- Training or workshop
- Food growing activity
- Community event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Saturday 28th June 2025
The BUG - Green Gym
With BUG Green Gym
At The BUG
Activity description
The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 29th June 2025
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
With York Practical Conservation - Weekend
At TCV York Office (THCC)
Activity description
We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. No experience necessary. The work varies from season to season. In winter you could be tree planting, hedge laying, or creating and maintaining ponds and wetlands; whilst in summer you could be constructing wildlife areas in schools, creating footpaths, making hay, or undertaking invasive species control. If you want to get involved in practical work outdoors, learn new skills (or share old ones!) and work with a fun and friendly group then come and join in.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
With ACLS Courses 2024-25
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 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. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
This is a paid event.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Women's Wellbeing Club - Decorative Knots
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
In this month’s session of the Women’s Nature Wellbeing Club, discover how animals creatively build and maintain their homes. Then, put your knotting skills to the test by crafting your own macramé decoration. Free entry, but booking is required as only 10 spaces are available per session. To reserve your spot, email: Georgiana.irimia@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
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.
This is a paid event.
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Thursday 24th July 2025
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.
This is a paid event.
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Monday 28th July 2025 to Thursday 31st July 2025
Skelton Rangers Summer Playscheme
With Skelton Grange Environment Centre
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
This four day playscheme is ALL about getting outside and we aim to be out in the fresh air for most of the day, every day! Past events have included: Shelter building, fire lighting, outdoor games, nature study, campfire cooking, field games, hammock making, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving, and charcoal making. "My daughter says this was the best week of all the summer holidays! She made friends, bows and arrows, campfire food and some wonderful memories. As a parent I can't thank you enough for your kind, caring staff who were great fun and engaged our kids in such a brilliant week of activities." A week-long playscheme with loads of healthy outdoor fun and games, from 9am 'til 5pm each day. £145 for four full days (plus Eventbrite booking fee) (Early bird ticket - £125 - available until end May 2025)
This is a paid event.
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Friday 8th August 2025
TCV Essex at Eco Festival, Culver Square
With North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
At Culver Square Shopping Centre
Activity description
Come and say hello as TCV Essex will be having a stall at this years Eco Festival at Culver Square Shopping Centre.
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Monday 1st September 2025
Green Gym
With Skelton Grange Green Gym
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Saturday 6th September 2025
Skelton Grange Open Day
With Skelton Grange Environment Centre
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
Join us for our fun-filled family day on Saturday 6th September! Help us squeeze the last drops of sunshine out of the summer! Come along and play! Entry is free but we'd love you to enjoy a snack in our cafe, explore the site, or simply make a donation - all the funds raised will support the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.
