TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities near LE56DE
Found 77 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 4th June 2026
Cherry Tree Pruning at Packington Woods
With National Forest Volunteers
About 18.2 miles away from your postcode
At
Activity description
We'll be pruning selected cherry trees to promote tall straight growth, which also allows more light on to the woodland to improve the undergrowth and increase diveristiy.
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Thursday 4th June 2026
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
With Milebrook Hall Food Growing
About 41.2 miles away from your postcode
At Milebrook Hall
Activity description
Join Us for a Relaxing Morning in the Garden at Milebrook Hall!. Step into the garden and enjoy a couple of peaceful, feel‑good hours of conversation, connection, and hands‑on food growing. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or an absolute beginner, you’ll be warmly welcomed! What’s Waiting for You: A cosy greenhouse to kick-start the growing season early Easily accessible raised beds perfect for planting and learning All tools, gloves, and equipment provided—just bring yourself! A friendly coffee morning happening at the same time, so a warm brew is always close by.
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Thursday 4th June 2026
Kitwell National Grid Conservation Session
With Kitwell National Grid
About 41.6 miles away from your postcode
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!
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Friday 5th June 2026
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
With Rowheath Pavilion Green Gym
About 39.0 miles away from your postcode
At Rowheath Pavillion
Activity description
Experience the Good Life Every Friday! Join us each week as we embrace the simple joys of sowing, growing, and harvesting our own delicious food. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of pulling up home‑grown potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, or the unbeatable taste of freshly picked peas and sun‑ripened strawberries. It’s wholesome, rewarding, and genuinely great fun! What You’ll Enjoy: A welcoming growing space with accessible raised beds right beside the pavilion All tools, gloves, and equipment provided — just bring your enthusiasm A chance to learn new skills, get outdoors, and meet friendly faces Connect with Nature at Rowheath Park Each session also includes a relaxed nature walk through the beautiful surroundings of Rowheath Park. Immerse yourself in birdsong, rustling trees, and the sights and sounds of this precious local green space. Whether you're a seasoned grower, a nature lover, or someone simply looking for a gentle, feel-good Friday activity, this is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and enjoy the outdoors. Come along and live the Good Life with us!
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Friday 5th June 2026
Grass Strimming and raking
With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team
About 41.6 miles away from your postcode
At Great Stukeley Sssi
Activity description
This site is a rare and important grassland habitat so we're helping to manage it for wildlife by keeping nutrient levels low. Strimming the grass off and raking it away from the grassland means nettles and thistles are less likely to thrive, giving more chance for wildflowers to do well.
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Sunday 7th June 2026
Tweed Drive Sensory Gardening
With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team
About 45.0 miles away from your postcode
At Tweed Drive Sensory Garden
Activity description
Join us in West Bletchley to help weed and maintain the newly planted community sensory garden. There will be a variety of gardening tasks to keep this lovely location looking it`s best! All tools and instruction will be provided. Please wear long trousers and sturdy enclosed footwear. A sun hat and also a waterproof jacket are recommended. Free transport is available by minibus from our office at The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford. The bus will leave at 9.30am and you will be back by 3pm at the latest.
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Monday 8th June 2026
Holloway Hall Community Garden
With Ley Hill Green Gym
About 40.6 miles away from your postcode
At Ley Hill Green Gym
Activity description
Grow your own food and make new friends at our lovely garden opposite Holloway Hall Community Centre. We meet at Ley Hill every Monday to do some gentle gardening work and sow, grow, and enjoy tasty fresh produce. There are numerous fruit shrubs here which leads to some tasty jams and deserts in the late summer. Our sites have raised beds which are accessible and manageable. We also have a number of benches within the garden where you can enjoy your brew and listen to bird song.
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Monday 8th June 2026
Community Allotment and Wildflower Growing
With Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Food Growing
About 43.6 miles away from your postcode
At Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre
Activity description
Come out and join the Community Allotment and Wildflower Growing group! There are a range of activities to get involved with every week, from sowing and growing to harvesting produce. This is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Volunteers must be eighteen years or over.
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Tuesday 9th June 2026
Spinney and Park Litter Pick/ Nature ID
With TCV Leicester Volunteers
About 5.6 miles away from your postcode
At Kings Walk Spinney
Activity description
Kings Walk spinney has a mature Oak canopy with the understorey comprising of predominantly Damson fruit trees, yew, holly, mixed thorn and sycamore regeneration growth along with snowberry. This a half-day project carrying out a general litter pick of the spinney and surrounding open greenspace. We will also use the opportunity to carry out some insect and plant ID. We can practice using some of the apps and recording our findings.
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Tuesday 9th June 2026
Himalayan Balsam removal at Robin Wood
With National Forest Volunteers
About 21.1 miles away from your postcode
At Robin Wood
Activity description
Removing the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam from within the woodland