TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 669 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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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
With Hull Road Park Project
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Volunteers do a range of gardening activities suitable for everyone, including re establishing the old rockery and creating new flowerbeds. Give as much time as you like! Free drink and cake provided by the park community caf�.
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
With York Practical Conservation - Midweek
At TCV York Office (THCC)
Activity description
We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 9am-4.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre. 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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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Ayr Greenspace Walk
With Ayr Greenspace Walk
At Ayrshire - University Hospital Ayr & Ailsa
Activity description
A slow paced, small group health walk in the hospital greenspace, time to enjoy nature a chat and be active.
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
TCV Ayr Hospital Green Gym
With TCV Ayr Hospital Green Gym
At Ayrshire - University Hospital Ayr & Ailsa
Activity description
Group based outdoor activity with a purpose such as gardening and citizen science.
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Livingston Wild Ways Well
With Howden Walled Garden volunteers
At Howden Walled Garden
Activity description
Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Glasgow's Biodiversity Action Team
With Conservation Volunteer Team - Glasgow
At Glasgow wide
Activity description
We are working to improve parks and greenspaces around Glasgow. Examples of work to be carried out include: Sowing wildflower meadows, creating community gardens, managing woodlands, building paths, clearing ponds, and much more! Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and experience the different greenspaces around Glasgow. It also provides an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. These groups run every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from approximately 10am - 3pm. Volunteers can sign up for one or all the days. Volunteers must be over 16. If you or anyone you know would like to get involved with this project please contact; glasgow@tcv.org.uk or Bo at - b.couch@tcv.org.uk or phone - 07775 025 837
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Nature Restoration
With Biodiversity Action Team
At Edinburgh Office
Activity description
Biodiversity Action Team: Connecting Communities, Enhancing Nature. The Biodiversity Action Team (BAT) is composed of diverse individuals united by a shared passion for environmental conservation. Our team engages in a range of activities, from tree planting to ecological surveying, fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship. What We Do and Why: From urban greenspaces to rural landscapes, BAT works collaboratively to enhance biodiversity and empower communities. Through hands-on conservation and citizen science initiatives, we believe that small actions lead to significant outcomes. Join us in creating thriving green spaces that celebrate the diversity of life and enrich both the environment and the lives of those involved. Follow TCV Scotland for up-to date information on upcoming activities and how to register.
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Friday 3rd January 2025
Health Walk Leaders
With Wellesley Woodlands
At Wellesley Woodlands
Activity description
We hold a short, gentle walk in Wellesley Woodlands every week. The start point varies so please check the Facebook page for details https://www.facebook.com/WellesleyWoodlands/events This is a chance to meet new people, spot wildlife and enjoy the great outdoors together, and if you're interested in becoming a volunteer leader we will be running a training session in the New Year.
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Friday 3rd January 2025
Lloyd Park Green Gym
With Lloyd Park Green Gym (Waltham Forest)
At Lloyd Park
Activity description
Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 3rd January 2025
Grass cutting and raking
With Weekday Conservation Team
At Great Stukeley Sssi
Activity description
This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
