Working with Community Groups

We are passionate about empowering local communities to connect with nature and engage in sustainable living. Our work with community groups is designed to inspire hands-on learning, promote environmental awareness, and foster a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether through outdoor learning sessions, sustainability-themed events, or tailored workshops, we collaborate with diverse groups to create impactful and enjoyable experiences for all ages.

Our activities include forest school-inspired sessions such as species investigations, pond dipping, habitat building, and nature crafts. We also support community events like Hackney Sustainability Day, offering engaging activities that encourage participants to take positive action for the environment. Additionally, we run informal sessions for youth groups, focusing on practical sustainability topics like up-cycling, reusing crafts, and conservation.

From local community walks to workshops and talks with youth clubs we are dedicated to working with community groups to create meaningful and lasting connections to our planet. 

How we work with with community groups

  • Children engaging in outdoor arts and crafts activity in a wooded area, painting leaves and wood with various art supplies around.

    Outdoor Learning

    Outdoor learning or Forest school themed sessions: this may include activities like gardening/planting, species investigations/citizen science, invertebrates hunting, pond dipping, habitat building, den/shelter building, nature craft and art, team games and more

  • Group of people standing indoors, holding up various repurposed T-shirt bags inside a room with a presentation screen in the background.

    Youth Groups

    Sustainability themed informal sessions for older youth groups like Scouts or Guides: they may be around any of the topics that we offer for school, but less formal and more hands-on/practical. Example of activities may include upcycling/reusing craft/art or nature art.

  • A conference or seminar room filled with seated attendees watching a speaker on stage. The stage has a large screen displaying a presentation titled 'Our Journey to Sustainability,' with bullet points and images related to development and solar power. The room has high ceilings, bright lighting, and chairs arranged in rows.

    Talks and workshops

    These can be environmental educations sessions aimed at Primary, Secondary or Adult age groups. We can also cover topics such as gardening and conservation (esp. pollinators).

  • A group of people gathered around a man who appears to be giving a lecture or guide about the daisies in a park or garden. The group includes men and women of various ages, some taking photos or notes, with trees and green grass in the background.

    Community Walks

    We have hosted nature walks all across Hackney for the council and community organisations such as T100 Festival and London National Park City.

  • An outdoor table set up in front of a garden with red flowers, displaying various arts and crafts supplies such as scissors, glue, water bottles, and paper, with a fabric banner partially visible on the front of the table, and residential buildings in the background.

    Events

    We've supported many community events including the Hackney Sustainability Day and community days at Leaside.

  • Children gathered around a water tank, engaged in a water-related activity, with greenery in the background.

    Holiday Clubs

    Our setting at Leaside means we can host Holiday clubs days for your group. Get in Contact with us for more information.