Events and training from our network
Learn all about composting: a Permablitz to install new composting systems at Calthorpe Community Garden
Calthorpe Community Garden, Kings Cross
17 Jan 2026 | Accredited training | Event
Our goal is to significantly improve the garden’s compost systems and deliver educational workshops about composting for the community.
This Permablitz will focus on a major upgrade to the composting system by building nine new compost bays using recycled pallets. This will double our current capacity and significantly improve the working flow of the existing system, allowing the garden to process much more garden waste efficiently.
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Our goal is to significantly improve the garden’s compost systems and deliver educational workshops about composting for the community.
This Permablitz will focus on a major upgrade to the composting system by building nine new compost bays using recycled pallets. This will double our current capacity and significantly improve the working flow of the existing system, allowing the garden to process much more garden waste efficiently.
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10-week Gardening Fundamentals evening course with EcoLocal
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
22 Jan 2026 | Accredited training
We have an exciting new gardening course at EcoLocal. Our RHS qualified and award-winning Horticultural tutor has developed a 10-week classroom-based evening course called ‘Gardening Fundamentals’ that takes you through the full range of gardening activities, from looking after and improving soil to pruning, propagation, design and keeping plants healthy. This new course will run on a Thursday evening between 7 and 9pm for 10 consecutive weeks between 22nd January and 26th March 2026.
We have an exciting new gardening course at EcoLocal. Our RHS qualified and award-winning Horticultural tutor has developed a 10-week classroom-based evening course called ‘Gardening Fundamentals’ that takes you through the full range of gardening activities, from looking after and improving soil to pruning, propagation, design and keeping plants healthy. This new course will run on a Thursday evening between 7 and 9pm for 10 consecutive weeks between 22nd January and 26th March 2026.
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Learn about the benefits of an edible, wildlife-friendly hedge
Kentish Town City Farm, 1 Cressfield Close, NW5 4BN
31 Jan 2026 | Accredited training | Event
Join us to learn about planting an edible, wildlife-friendly hedge. Hedges are beneficial for nature: they offer shelter, food and safe travel routes. We can also harvest food, herbal remedies and natural dye material from hedge plants. This day will teach all about hedges: about which plants to select, how to space them out and how to maintain your hedge.
In the afternoon you’ll have the chance to put what you have learnt in the morning into practice by planting the new hedge.
Join us to learn about planting an edible, wildlife-friendly hedge. Hedges are beneficial for nature: they offer shelter, food and safe travel routes. We can also harvest food, herbal remedies and natural dye material from hedge plants. This day will teach all about hedges: about which plants to select, how to space them out and how to maintain your hedge.
In the afternoon you’ll have the chance to put what you have learnt in the morning into practice by planting the new hedge.
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Community Orcharding Course (Level 3)
63/66 Hatton Garden, Fifth floor, Suite 23, EC1N 8LE
1 Feb 2026 | Accredited training
Our Certificate in Community Orcharding course combines high quality online learning with 7 action-packed, face-to-face training days. Running February 2026 - August 2026 at various venues across London, you'll learn the skills necessary for effective orchard management, particularly of veteran trees.
This Level 3 course is accredited by Crossfields Institute and involves practical as well as written assessments.
Cost: £880 concessionary/£1230 general admission. Monthly payments available
Our Certificate in Community Orcharding course combines high quality online learning with 7 action-packed, face-to-face training days. Running February 2026 - August 2026 at various venues across London, you'll learn the skills necessary for effective orchard management, particularly of veteran trees.
This Level 3 course is accredited by Crossfields Institute and involves practical as well as written assessments.
Cost: £880 concessionary/£1230 general admission. Monthly payments available
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Introduction to Permaculture
Brockwell Community Greenhouses, Brockwell Park, London SE24
1 Feb 2026 | Accredited training | Event
Permaculture is an ethical design system, based on ecological principles, that creates sustainable and regenerative human habitats by following nature's patterns. This workshop will introduce permaculture by outlining the key ethics and principles and how they can be applied to a design process. We will look in particular at permaculture’s relevance to living in an urban context and how attendees can apply permaculture in their own lives.
Permaculture is an ethical design system, based on ecological principles, that creates sustainable and regenerative human habitats by following nature's patterns. This workshop will introduce permaculture by outlining the key ethics and principles and how they can be applied to a design process. We will look in particular at permaculture’s relevance to living in an urban context and how attendees can apply permaculture in their own lives.
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Growing and winter pruning of currants
EcoLocal Community Allotment, Carshalton, SM5
28 Feb 2026 | Event
Learn how to grow and winter prune currants and gooseberries in this hands-on workshop with our RHS trained and experienced tutor. Perfect for those wanting to tackle overgrown currant bushes in gardens or allotments, or want to start crowing currants but don't know where to start.
Learn how to grow and winter prune currants and gooseberries in this hands-on workshop with our RHS trained and experienced tutor. Perfect for those wanting to tackle overgrown currant bushes in gardens or allotments, or want to start crowing currants but don't know where to start.
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Flower arranging 4 week course with EcoLocal
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
4 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your time this autumn? Join our new four-week Flower Arranging course, designed especially for those who want to learn a lovely new skill in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
Each session focuses on a different style of flower arrangement—from classic posies to elegant modern displays. You’ll learn how to select, cut and prepare flowers and greenery, experiment with different containers, and explore eco-friendly alternatives to floral f
Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your time this autumn? Join our new four-week Flower Arranging course, designed especially for those who want to learn a lovely new skill in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
Each session focuses on a different style of flower arrangement—from classic posies to elegant modern displays. You’ll learn how to select, cut and prepare flowers and greenery, experiment with different containers, and explore eco-friendly alternatives to floral f
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Spring Propagation
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
28 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
Hands-on workshop learning how to propagate plants by seed, cuttings, division and layering. Our expert RHS qualified tutor will guide you through the different techniques. Lots of propagated material to take home.
Hands-on workshop learning how to propagate plants by seed, cuttings, division and layering. Our expert RHS qualified tutor will guide you through the different techniques. Lots of propagated material to take home.
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Organic Lawn Care
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
18 Apr 2026 | Accredited training
Discover the secret to a healthier, greener lawn – naturally!
Our organic lawn care workshop has been exclusively designed to give you the knowledge to maintain a lush, vibrant lawn without the chemicals.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your current patch, our expert will guide you toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lawn.
Discover the secret to a healthier, greener lawn – naturally!
Our organic lawn care workshop has been exclusively designed to give you the knowledge to maintain a lush, vibrant lawn without the chemicals.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your current patch, our expert will guide you toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lawn.
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