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Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 896 activities
Activity key
- Green Gym
- Conservation Action
- Tree Planting
- Health Walk
- Children and Young People
- Training or workshop
- Food Growing
- Public event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Crane Park Tower - River deflector repair & Himalayan balsam removal
With Biodiversity Action Team (West London)
At Crane Park Tower
Activity description
We will be working in the River Crane to repair existing river deflectors, and along the banks and pathways to remove Himalayan balsam. Crane Park is managed for biodiversity by LBRuT. River deflectors are a tool used in the restoration of urbanised rivers, primarily to deflect waterflow to re-meander the waterway (i.e. create curvy rivers). This work creates new habitats for aquatic dwelling species such as the common reed, water voles, invertebrates & fish! Himalayan balsam is an invasive species that thrives along waterways, creating dense stands in spring and summer, and shades our other marginal or riverside species. Removal is often done in spring, before the seed heads are able to form. Please wear trousers and a long-sleeve shirt to avoid skin irritation from nettles, while pulling Himalyan balsam. We will provide waders and gloves. If you have smaller feet, I would recommend bringing an extra thick pair of socks as the smallest wader size we have available is a 7.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Installing the new storage shed and foundations at Crofton Park Railway Garden SE4 2PH
With Biodiversity Action Team (South London)
At Crofton Park Railway Garden
Activity description
We return to the Railway Garden to undertake the some more much needed work on behalf of the 'Friends of' group. This time we will be excavating and installing some solid paving slab foundations for a new garden storage shed, and building the new storage shed from kit on the foundation afterwards. We will also be installing some hardstanding flooring around the shed, and building some new timber timber lids for the compost bins. We'll also be creating a a hazel arch from the existing hazel in the middle of the garden.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
With Leyton Jubilee Park Green Gym
At Leyton Jubilee Park
Activity description
Come and join The Conservation Volunteers as we work to protect and enhance biodiversity and nature in Leyton Jubilee Park all whilst enjoying proven benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing! Activities include planting and maintaining wildflower meadows, wildlife survey work and citizen science, creating stag beetle loggeries, building bee banks, constructing both living and dead hedges and much more!
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Downhills Park
With Haringey Conservation Volunteers
At Downhills Park
Activity description
We will be doing a range of practical conservation activities in the Park, including surveys of the meadows. Copy link to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/cb5e284ad28c/june-2026-newsletter-4741835
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Reptile fence removal
With South Essex Action Team
At Rayleigh National Grid Substation
Activity description
Help us remove a broken reptile fence along our site. This is a physical activity for those that enjoy practical conservation work. Information for the 11/06/2026: If you are travelling from Colchester, there will be a minibus at Britannia car park leaving at 10am. Please contact Michael on 07764 655682 if you wish to join in.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
With Meridian One Community Garden Green Gym
At Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield)
Activity description
Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Biodiversity Action Team Waltham Forest
With Biodiversity Action Team (East London)
At Pimp Hall Nature Reserve
Activity description
We're going to be working with the local community group on various tasks around the Reserve.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Wildlife survey at Park Lane nature reserve
With North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
At Park Lane Nature Reserve (Tiptree Parish Field)
Activity description
We will attempt to record as many species of plants and animals as possible at this important local nature reserve.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Wymondley NG environmental group
With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team
At Wymondley National Grid
Activity description
This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Kitwell National Grid Conservation Session
With Kitwell National Grid
At Kitwell Substation
Activity description
Come and spend a rewarding day outdoors learning practical conservation skills. Together we'll be creating meadows, building habitats, managing woodland areas and getting hands on with some mini construction- all while helping nature thrive at Kitwell Substation. This is a great opportunity to: - Learn new green skills and gain experience in conservation. - Reconnect with nature and enjoy time in fresh air. - Meet like-minded people and be a part of a supportive, friendly group. No prior experience needed- just bring your enthusiasm, sturdy footwear and a love of the outdoors!