TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 789 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 7th January 2026
Wildlife Gardening & Conservation Green Gym
With Hollybush Food Growing Green Gym
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This group meets every Wednesday afternoon to take carer of the Wildlife gardens and conservation areas in the grounds of Hollybush Conservation Centre, to increase the biodiversity of the site. A variety of management techniques used including growing plants from seed & propagation, and planting and providing homes for wildlife. Work takes place in small groups across the site, with work areas accessible by wheelchair available. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the session, please get in touch.
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Growing Food at Hollybush
With Hollybush Food Growing Green Gym
At Hollybush Garden
Activity description
This session looks after the food growing areas at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall, Leeds. The group helps to look after the accessible community Hub at Hollybush. The sessions have a range of activities each week, and aim to offer an opportunity for everyone to get involved. There is no growing experience needed, with group leaders supporting the group in a variety of organic growing techniques using raised beds, ground level beds, orchards and in a paved polytunnel. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the session, please get in touch. Work is carried out in small groups across the site, with the session planned to accommodate access needs.
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
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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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Glasgow Biodiversity Action Team
With Biodiversity Action Team Glasgow
At Glasgow wide
Activity description
Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to enhance the biodiversity of Glasgow’s many fantastic parks and greenspaces. Help care for the local woodlands and wildlife areas, plant trees and hedges, create wildflower meadows, clear invasive plant species, and much more! Conservation volunteering is a great opportunity to make a difference for nature and to combat climate change. TCV projects run daily from Tuesday – Saturday, approximately 10am – 2pm, with city centre pick-ups and drop-offs. There’s no minimum commitment – just join in when you can. Let’s make Glasgow greener together! We work in various sites across Glasgow. Details of upcoming sessions are emailed out each Friday. Get in touch if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
With Citizen Science Volunteers
At Glasgow wide
Activity description
This group meets every Wednesday (and the occasional Thursday) to carry out biological surveying and recording across Glasgow and further afield. This will give you experience in carrying out biological surveys, allow you to take part in Citizen Science projects, and gain native species identification skills. PICK UP FROM KILLERMONT STREET MUST BE ARRANGED IN ADVANCE
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Thursday 8th January 2026
Coppicing
With Action for Croydon's Environment
At Croham Hurst
Activity description
Coppicing hazel in Croham Hurst wood
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Thursday 8th January 2026
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
With Berkshire Biodiversity Action Team
At St Catherine's Lodge
Activity description
Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 8th January 2026
The Copse - Pathway & grassland management
With Richmond Weekday Projects
At The Copse
Activity description
This volunteer session will focus on opening up an enclosed path, to improve site access, and the removal of bramble and tree suckers encroaching on the grassland.
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Thursday 8th January 2026
Hedgelaying in Brockwell Park SE24
With Biodiversity Action Team (South London)
At Brockwell Park
Activity description
We return to Brockwell Park to continue with our winter hedge laying works on the western perimeter of the park. We will also be planting native whips in any gaps in the hedgerow, adding mulch where needed, and installing post and wire stock fencing in front of the hedgerow to protect it.
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Thursday 8th January 2026
Woodland management at Branch Hill Woods (Spedan Close)
With Camden Green Gym
At Branch Hill Wood (Spedan Close)
Activity description
Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.