TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 45 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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Wednesday 6th August 2025
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! The session is run on a drop-in basis; it is free and no booking is required. The 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 younger children's trail to learn more about colours in the natural world.
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Thursday 7th August 2025
Playdough Mandalas
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
Do you like playdough? Come and make your own batch. We will then show you how to turn it into a decorative mandala you can take home. Sessions run on a drop-in basis; they are free and no booking is required. These sessions will take place indoors, in our classroom, from 11am-12pm and 2-3pm. Ask at the gatehouse for directions. Stick around in the park and complete the quiz or younger children's trail to learn more about colours in the natural world.
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Thursday 7th August 2025
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
With Milebrook Hall Food Growing
At Milebrook Hall
Activity description
Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Friday 8th August 2025
Natural Paint Brushes
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
Join us for our morning or afternoon session to make your own paintbrush from different natural materials. We'll put it to use by creating a collective painting in the classroom. Sessions run on a drop-in basis; they are free and no booking is required. These sessions will take place indoors, in our classroom, from 11am-12pm and 2-3pm. Ask at the gatehouse for directions. Stick around in the park and complete the quiz or younger children's trail to learn more about colours in the natural world.
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Friday 8th August 2025
Wild Fridays
With Hull Road Park Project
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Wednesday 13th August 2025
Plant Microscopy
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
This is your chance to look at plants very closely: what their leaves are hiding, parts of the flower, and all sorts of curiosities.... Discover the fascinating world of plants in our microscopy session! Sessions run on a drop-in basis; they are free and no booking is required. These sessions will take place indoors, in our classroom, from 11am-12pm and 2-3pm. Ask at the gatehouse for directions. Stick around in the park and complete the quiz or younger children's trails to learn more about nature up close and win a prize.
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Thursday 14th August 2025
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
With Milebrook Hall Food Growing
At Milebrook Hall
Activity description
Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Friday 15th August 2025
Wild Fridays
With Hull Road Park Project
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Wednesday 20th August 2025
Paper Making
With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events
At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Activity description
Join us to turn trash into treasure! Miyuki Kasahara, our special guest and local artist, will show you how to turn old paper into brand-new sheets in a fun recycling session. Get creative, recycle, and make something amazing to take home! The session is run on a drop-in basis; it is free and no booking is required. The session will take place indoors, in our classroom, from 11am-1pm. Ask at the gatehouse for directions. Stick around in the Ecology Park and complete the quiz or younger children's trail to learn more about recycling in nature and win a prize.
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Thursday 21st August 2025
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
With Milebrook Hall Food Growing
At Milebrook Hall
Activity description
Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
