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Growing Up Green in Bearwood & Smethwick
" I am excited to be a part of growing up green, because I think children and young people are naturally ecologically aware and exploring and developing this will help us to create a better world for them and with them. "
Jenny, Bear Bookshop
Bearwood Welly Bank
Bearwood Welly Bank offers free pre-loved outdoor clothing and footwear for babies, children and adults. Our goal is to help families re-use outdoor wear and prevent it going to landfill – good for the environment and good for families’ bank balances!
Join the Welly Bank through our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/bearwoodwellybank
Upcoming Events
Sun, 18 JunPorch in St Laurence Churchyard18 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 17:00Porch in St Laurence Churchyard, Church Rd, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LX, UK"Wild Church" at 4pm on Sunday 18th June. Meet at the Porch in St Laurence Churchyard, corner of Rectory Road and Church Hill (opposite The Great Stone Inn), B31 2 LX
Sun, 18 JunHawbush Community Gardens18 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 19:00Hawbush Community Gardens, 1 Bull St, Brierley Hill DY5 3NQ, UKA wonderfully wild and fun packed day with something for all the family! There's a plastic free picnic from 1-2pm, Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band at 2pm and 2.45pm. Woodland Workshops from 2-4pm, including wild apothecary foraging walks (2.30pm and 3.15pm), Weaving Wonderment + open mic
Sat, 17 JunMeet on York Rd17 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 17:00Meet on York Rd, York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14, UKA leisurely, family-friendly on-road bike ride around the Heath to celebrate the joy of cycling as a sustainable, healthy and fun way to travel together. Free.- Sat, 17 JunSt Michael's Church, Brierley Hill17 Jun 2023, 12:00 – 14:00St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UKFamily eco activity sessions with Wild Earth Movement and Fruits of the Forest at St Michaels Church
Sat, 17 JunAshfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane17 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 16:00Ashfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane, Ashfield Gardens. Sugar Loaf Lane. DY10 3PBHelp build a pop bottle greenhouse at Ashfield Gardens. Bring as many clean and empty 2 ltr plastic bottles as you can to help the greenhouse take shape.
Sat, 17 JunWarley Woods17 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:10Warley Woods , Warley Woods, Smethwick B67, UKHow many birds can you and your little flock spot? Different birds are worth different values, add them together to get you team score. Collect your recording sheets and embark on your own personal bird-spotting adventure. Can you beat the other teams to the Tweet and really have someth
Fri, 16 JunMary Stevens Park16 Jun 2023, 15:45 – 16:30Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge DY8 2AA, UKAfterschool litterpick, Mary Stevens Park. All equipment and refreshments provided.
Fri, 16 JunSt Michael's Church, Brierley Hill16 Jun 2023, 12:00 – 14:00St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UKGreen spaces walk - tour of Lawyers Field Allotments and St Michael's Graveyard with Tim Sunter and Frank Chamberlain- Fri, 16 JunStourbridge Library16 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Stourbridge Library, Crown Centre, Stourbridge DY8 1YE, UKYou are invited to create a piece of guided writing about a meaningful place: outside or indoors, public or private. It may not be beautiful or remarkable, but it’s a place that is - or has been - special to you. A creative writing workshop for adults to explore connection with place.
Fri, 16 JunSummerhill Community Centre16 Jun 2023, 10:30 – 14:30Summerhill Community Centre, 28a Summerhill Rd, Coseley, Bilston WV14 8RD, UKGardening with Moms Mindful Hub at Summerhill Community Centre
Fri, 16 JunHow Brave is the Wren16 Jun 2023, 10:15 – 11:00How Brave is the Wren, 4 York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RZ, UKStories with an empowering green theme at Kings Heath's indie kids bookshop How Brave is the Wren. Free. Drop in.- Thu, 15 JunHow Brave is the Wren15 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 16:45How Brave is the Wren, 4 York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RZ, UKStories with an empowering green theme at Kings Heath's indie kids bookshop How Brave is the Wren. Free. Drop in.
Thu, 15 JunSt Michaels Church15 Jun 2023, 15:30 – 17:00St Michaels Church, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UKIn partnership with Echo Collective CIC, Wild Earth Movement will be running a FREE nature workshop. We will be using pressed flowers to bring old and boring jars heading to the recycling centre back to life. We can't wait to welcome you to this beautiful and calm workshop!- Thu, 15 JunEco Maniax15 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 15:00Eco Maniax, 34 Ryemarket, Stourbridge DY8 1HJ, UKBottle top mosaics with visiting artist Beth at Eco Maniax
- Thu, 15 JunHawbush Community Gardens15 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 14:00Hawbush Community Gardens, 1 Bull St, Brierley Hill DY5 3NQ, UKAllotment Tour with Ken at Hawbush Community Gardens - sharing tips and tricks for those wanting to grow their own!
Thu, 15 JunHuntingtree Park, Halesowen15 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 14:30Huntingtree Park, Halesowen, 13 Bassnage Rd, Halesowen B63 4EX, UKPlanting sensory plants around the playground, followed by picnic/snacks and a story.- Thu, 15 JunEco Birmingham15 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:00Eco Birmingham , Church Rd, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LB, UKStories for Nature is a free, volunteer-led programme combining inspiring storytelling and eco-crafts for children aged 1-5 and their grown ups. Children can explore the garden and its different habitats, as well as get creative with nature throughout the seasons.
Thu, 15 JunThe Storehouse, Brierley Hill15 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:30The Storehouse, Brierley Hill, 18 Albion St, Brierley Hill DY5 3EE, UKPromoting nature exploration and eco-friendly activities in a supportive and engaging environment.
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