Events and training from our network
The Castle Climbing Centre Apple Pressing Day
The Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes, London N4 2HA
14 Sep 2024 | Event
A free community event open to the public in The Castle Climbing Centre garden.
12-4pm.
We'll have our large press out for action, for pressing apples and pears gleaned from our own orchard and from local private trees.
Join in with chopping, scratting and pressing -- and we'll also have fresh cups of juice for sale with all donations going to the National Food Service London.
All welcome (garden is accessible), but visitors will need to sign in at reception.
A free community event open to the public in The Castle Climbing Centre garden.
12-4pm.
We'll have our large press out for action, for pressing apples and pears gleaned from our own orchard and from local private trees.
Join in with chopping, scratting and pressing -- and we'll also have fresh cups of juice for sale with all donations going to the National Food Service London.
All welcome (garden is accessible), but visitors will need to sign in at reception.
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Summer talks: Vertical Veg - Container Growing
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
18 Sep 2024 | Free training
Join us for our final session of our Summer Talks series this year, offering talks on nature, growing and ecology. We are delighted to welcome Mark Ridsdill Smith, author of The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, who will give a talk titled 'How to Grow to Veg, Fruit and Herbs in Containers on your Balcony, Patio or Rooftop...And Make the Most of a Small Space' via Zoom.
Join us for our final session of our Summer Talks series this year, offering talks on nature, growing and ecology. We are delighted to welcome Mark Ridsdill Smith, author of The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, who will give a talk titled 'How to Grow to Veg, Fruit and Herbs in Containers on your Balcony, Patio or Rooftop...And Make the Most of a Small Space' via Zoom.
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Recording Nature: How to make your wildlife observations count
Cody Dock, 11c South Crescent, London, E16 4TL
20 Sep 2024 | Accredited training
We will be hosting a day of talks & workshops on biological recording for both new & existing naturalists. We will bring together case studies, interested individuals & active recorders to explore best ways of recording wildlife & find out what happens to the data. The day will end with a hands-on workshop on how best to use different recording platforms. 10:30 to 15:30
Tea, coffee & a vegan lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any other dietary requirements on your booking form.
We will be hosting a day of talks & workshops on biological recording for both new & existing naturalists. We will bring together case studies, interested individuals & active recorders to explore best ways of recording wildlife & find out what happens to the data. The day will end with a hands-on workshop on how best to use different recording platforms. 10:30 to 15:30
Tea, coffee & a vegan lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any other dietary requirements on your booking form.
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Growers' training: seed saving
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
21 Sep 2024 | Accredited training
Saving seeds is a satisfying activity which can open up a whole new dimension to engaging with plants. It can save you money, contribute to biodiversity in the garden and help to maintain access to seed stocks for communities. This session will provide a basic practical introduction to seed saving.
Saving seeds is a satisfying activity which can open up a whole new dimension to engaging with plants. It can save you money, contribute to biodiversity in the garden and help to maintain access to seed stocks for communities. This session will provide a basic practical introduction to seed saving.
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Fabric Bundle Dyeing Nature Connection Workshop
The Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes, London N4 2HA
21 Sep 2024 | Accredited training
Connect with the seasonal plants around you through exploration of the art of bundle dyeing - natural colour printing.
This three-hour guided workshop will take you on an introductory foraging walk of seasonal plants in a permaculture garden setting, and instruct you in the practice of making prints onto textiles using plants, flowers, food waste and metal.
9.30am-12.30pm
This is a private event hosted by Steele Studio in the garden space. Host Steph is one of The Castle Garden's grower
Connect with the seasonal plants around you through exploration of the art of bundle dyeing - natural colour printing.
This three-hour guided workshop will take you on an introductory foraging walk of seasonal plants in a permaculture garden setting, and instruct you in the practice of making prints onto textiles using plants, flowers, food waste and metal.
9.30am-12.30pm
This is a private event hosted by Steele Studio in the garden space. Host Steph is one of The Castle Garden's grower
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Lighting Up the Lea Open Day
Cody Dock, 11c South Crescent, London, E16 4TL
21 Sep 2024 | Event
11am to 7pm
Lighting up the Lea is a celebration of the Lower Lea River’s heritage and biodiversity. Packed full of workshops, walks and talks, Lighting up the Lea is a chance for you to come and discover the Lea and all of it’s hidden secrets. Join us for live music and entertainment, enjoy our bar, explore our food and craft stalls and meet our amazing volunteers who make it all happen!
11am to 7pm
Lighting up the Lea is a celebration of the Lower Lea River’s heritage and biodiversity. Packed full of workshops, walks and talks, Lighting up the Lea is a chance for you to come and discover the Lea and all of it’s hidden secrets. Join us for live music and entertainment, enjoy our bar, explore our food and craft stalls and meet our amazing volunteers who make it all happen!
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Build a Biochar cooking stove and rocket stove!
Meadow Orchard Project - 151 Park Road, Crouch End, N8 8JD
21 Sep 2024 | Accredited training
Saturday 21st September - Biochar Workshop with Rakesh Rootsman, learn how to build a Biochar cook stove!
Sunday 22nd September - Rocket Stove Workshop with Rakesh Rootsman, Learn how to build a stove from reclaimed materials, group Biochar burn and communal cooking!
These are paid workshops, please email meadoworchardproject@gmail.com for more details!
Saturday 21st September - Biochar Workshop with Rakesh Rootsman, learn how to build a Biochar cook stove!
Sunday 22nd September - Rocket Stove Workshop with Rakesh Rootsman, Learn how to build a stove from reclaimed materials, group Biochar burn and communal cooking!
These are paid workshops, please email meadoworchardproject@gmail.com for more details!
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Cody Dock Urban Botany
Cody Dock, 11c South Crescent, London, E16 4TL
27 Sep 2024 | Training
13:30 to 15:30
Explore the botany side of our citizen science Ecology programme!
Weather depending, we will be getting up close and personal with the plants on one of our diverse survey sites, from brownfield to woodland. With your help we will be establishing a baseline of species on site, and hopefully show the diversity of plant life in our urban spaces.
13:30 to 15:30
Explore the botany side of our citizen science Ecology programme!
Weather depending, we will be getting up close and personal with the plants on one of our diverse survey sites, from brownfield to woodland. With your help we will be establishing a baseline of species on site, and hopefully show the diversity of plant life in our urban spaces.
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Buddy Volunteer training
FFPG, 2nd Floor Ilford Chambers, 11 Chapel Road, Ilford, IG1 2DR
3 Oct 2024 | Accredited training | Free training
Becoming a buddy is an opportunity to gain skills and hands-on experience in support work and social and therapeutic gardening. The Buddy training is a free two day training combined with some online learning. Please apply by the 21st October.
Our ecotherapy program supports people with mental health recovery needs such as depression, anxiety and isolation. Buddies help to create a friendly and welcoming environment, enabling everyone to participate fully.
Becoming a buddy is an opportunity to gain skills and hands-on experience in support work and social and therapeutic gardening. The Buddy training is a free two day training combined with some online learning. Please apply by the 21st October.
Our ecotherapy program supports people with mental health recovery needs such as depression, anxiety and isolation. Buddies help to create a friendly and welcoming environment, enabling everyone to participate fully.
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Permaculture for Gardeners workshop at EcoLocal
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
5 Oct 2024 | Accredited training
Permaculture is a lifestyle movement with the aim of providing a more sustainable way of living. Written by our RHS qualified and award-winning tutor, this exclusive workshop one-day workshop will give you an overview of some permaculture principles that apply specifically to gardening and producing home-grown food. At The Lodge, EcoLocal 5th October 2024 10.30am - 3pm, £35
Permaculture is a lifestyle movement with the aim of providing a more sustainable way of living. Written by our RHS qualified and award-winning tutor, this exclusive workshop one-day workshop will give you an overview of some permaculture principles that apply specifically to gardening and producing home-grown food. At The Lodge, EcoLocal 5th October 2024 10.30am - 3pm, £35
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