The Community Environment Network aims to connect community groups working on environment action, boost their efforts, and also inspire and support new groups.
Birmingham Settlement helps people lead happy and healthy lives and have a beautiful base next to Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham.
As part of the Nature Call to Action Campaign, Birmingham Settlement are holding a series of environmental and nature focused activities for anyone to join.
Eco Weekends:
- Saturday 7 March
- Saturday 21 March
- Sunday 28 March
Join Birmingham Settlement for a series of fun and free outdoor activities for all at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre next to Edgbaston Reservoir!
We will be opening our gates over three weekends for Community Eco Days – inviting local residents, families and nature-lovers onto site to enjoy our green space, explore, learn and take hands-on action for nature and the environment. There will be family sports and games too.
Activities vary each day and include:
- Explore the overnight moth trap
- Try your hand at composting
- Plant bulbs to support pollinators
- Take a Nature Navigators walk
- Make seed bombs to take home and green your neighbourhood
- Create natural bird feeders
- Make bird feed bags for the Reservoir birdlife
- Discover who visits the Reservoir at night on our wildlife night camera
Roots Forest School Taster sessions:
- Monday 9 March
- Monday 16 March
- Monday 23 March
- Monday 30 March
Try out Forest School with a free taster for little explorers ages 2 to 5 years and their carers. Get messy in the mud kitchen, help care for our seedlings ready for planting out later in the year, and enjoy spending time in nature through play!
World Climate Day at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre
Monday 23 March, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Join us at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre for World Climate Day on 23 March and help make a greener future!
Spend the day discovering how we can take meaningful action for the environment in our own neighbourhoods – from small everyday changes to hands-on activities that strengthen community connections and help nature thrive where we live.
Our three-acre site will be open to everyone throughout the day – take part in as much or as little as you like, or simply visit to enjoy our green space and spend time outdoors!
Timed activities:
9:30am to 10:30am – Morning Yoga in Nature
Start your day with a relaxing yoga session surrounded by green space.
10:30am to 12:00pm – Roots Forest School Taster (Ages 2 to 5)
Try out our Roots Forest School in this free taster session for children aged 2 to 5 years. Get messy in the mud kitchen, help care for our seedlings ready for planting out later in the year, and enjoy time in nature through play.
10:30am to 12:30pm – Walk and Talk Community Clean Up
Join us for a litter pick around Edgbaston Reservoir as we help keep our local green and blue space clean and welcoming. A great way to meet others, enjoy the outdoors, and make an immediate difference.
1:00pm to 3:00pm – Branching Out: Seed Bomb Making
A supported, inclusive session for people with learning disabilities and additional needs. Create your own seed bomb to take home and help green your local area. Please note this event is for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs only.
All-day drop-in activities:
- Care about the climate? Craft a protest sign using recycled materials. We’ll share your message on social media to amplify your voice.
- Help us launch our new rainwater harvesting system and learn how collecting rainwater supports climate resilience.
- Discover how solar power works as we launch our new solar strip, powering tools and outdoor activities in our Creative Shed.
- See our composting systems in action and have a go yourself.
- Sow a sunflower seed to take home and grow - a small act with a big impact.
Friends of the Field Volunteer Days
Every Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 2pm
Get involved in caring for a local community green space for all to enjoy for generations to come.
No previous experience needed, learn as you grow!
Activities vary but include planting, growing, ground maintenance, weeding, trimming, and caring for the three acre green space next to Edgbaston Reservoir.
No booking needed, just check in to the Red Shed on arrival.
See more on their website and how to get involved.
Get in touch with: natureandwellbeing@bsettlement.org.uk