TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 888 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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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Ham Lands (south) - Grassland management
With Biodiversity Action Team (West London)
At Ham Lands
Activity description
We will be working within Ham Lands, in collaboration with Friends of Ham Lands and LBRuT, to manage the meadows, scrub and woodland. We will be working to reclaim grassland edges by: - Removing invasive saplings (false acacia & Holm oak) - Cutting back bramble & clematis - Removing horseradish - Litter picking
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Orizome
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
Come along to our special event with local artist and art educator Miyuki Kasahara. Miyuki will introduce you to the Japanese art of paper dyeing and folding, and help you create a colourful, personalised flag. You’ll also learn about natural dyes and pick up new skills to impress your friends! Session runs on a drop-in basis; it is free and no booking is required. This session will take place indoors, in our classroom, from 11am-1pm. Ask at the gatehouse for directions. Stick around in the park and complete the quiz or the younger children’s trail to learn even more about colours in nature.
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Excavating and installing the foundations for the new statue in Archbishops Park SE1 7LE
With Biodiversity Action Team (South London)
At Archbishop's Park
Activity description
We return to Archbishop's Park, this time round to excavate and install the foundations for the plinth of the 'boy with dog' statue that is to be unveiled in the park next month. There are water pipes and tree roots nearby, so we will be carefully excavating the area with hand tools, then lining the area, edging it with small pavers and pouring concrete to create a solid foundation for the 2 tonne bronze statue.
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Lavender Pond Practical Work Days
With Lavender Pond Midweek Action Team, Rotherhithe
At Lavender Pond Nature Reserve
Activity description
Join us to help manage this local nature reserve, and get outside and active at the same time! We have ponds, woodland and meadow areas, so there's a wide range of tasks to be done. Contact Mike for details on what we've been up to recently or more information
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Biodiversity Action Team (East Village E20)
With Biodiversity Action Team (East Village E20)
At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - East Village
Activity description
Join our regular Wednesday conservation workdays at East Village and help carry out vital management work in the different habitats - wetlands, meadows, woodlands, ponds and the community orchard. You can just turn up on a Wednesday and don't need to book ahead but, the first time you volunteer, we will ask you to fill out a TCV Volunteer Welfare Form (or we can email this to you in advance if you prefer). You will be working as part of a volunteer team, carrying out tasks such as pond clearing, reed cutting, meadow cutting, coppicing (cutting smaller tree stems), digging and creating new habitats.
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Wednesday 26th August 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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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Welsh Harp Wednesdays
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Welsh Harp Open Space (Barnet)
Activity description
Join our volunteer group at Welsh Harp! We will spend the morning doing practical conservation tasks to maintain and improve the biodiversity around the reservoir. Then in the afternoon we will do wildlife surveys.
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
With The Paddock Practical Volunteers
At The Paddock Community Nature Park
Activity description
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The Paddock will be undergoing site works until November. Areas of site will be closed off. The toilets will be out of use and the closest available are 5-10 minutes walk at Ferry Boat Inn or Walthamstow Wetlands Cafe. There may be some disruption to tasks so please keep an eye on your emails for updates We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2026! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Green Gym
With Meridian One Community Garden Green Gym
At Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield)
Activity description
Food growing and horticulture activities, including some construction and wildlife spotting. Activities available to cater for all!
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Nature Explorer Club! Under 5s
With Meridian One Community Garden Green Gym
At Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield)
Activity description
Come along to our frequent nature explorers club for a surprise nature/craft activity! Booking required at youngexplorer.eventbrite.co.uk