Wildlife Walks
Every Wednesday
Join the The Conservation Volunteers every Wednesday morning at their Queen Elizabeth Hospital community grow space for a weekly nature walk around the site! Discover the large diversity of wildlife, including a variety of different birds, butterflies, moths and other insects. Then spend a couple of hours gardening, growing and tending to fruits and vegetables in the community grow space!
Queen Elizabeth Community Food Growing Group
Every Wednesday
Join the The Conservation Volunteers every Wednesday at their Queen Elizabeth community garden, where they grow their own food and are currently also developing a haven for local wildlife! The garden and surrounding area is also home to a variety of different wildlife species including Great Spotted Woodpeckers, butterflies and day flying moths, dragonflies, Kingfisher, Hedgehogs, different fungi and a huge variety of birds! No experience is required and all tools and training are provided!
Wild Bunch: Family Forest School
Every Thursday
Wild Bunch is ecobirmingham’s popular forest school programme. Sessions will be filled with fun nature crafts using tools safely, active games and explorations learning about the nature around us, as well as healthy and warm vegetarian snacks cooked together on the campfire!
Waste Age: What can design do?
Saturday 26th October – Sunday 23rd February
Waste Age: What can design do? is a group exhibition focused on a new generation of designers who are rethinking our relationship to everyday things. From fashion to food, electronics to construction, even packaging – finding the lost value in our trash and imagining a future of clean materials and a circular economy could point the way out of the Waste Age.
Seasonal Living Workshop: The Imbolc Edition
Saturday 1st February
A year long exploration of nature, the seasons, Earth based wisdom and seasonal living! Imbolc is an ancient Celtic festival that marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Traditionally, it symbolizes the first stirrings of spring and the gradual return of light after the darkness of winter. You’ll learn about the wheel of the year and Sabbat itself. There will also be Slow flow and Yin Yoga, Mindful Meditation, Journaling / scrapbooking, and the chance to make your own Brigid Cross.
Sedgley Beacon to Wren’s Nest Walk
Sunday 2nd February
A 3-hour walk across Sedgley Beacon and around Wrens Nest, led by Paul Floyd from The Friends of Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve.
Centre for Warmth – Energy tips and advice
Monday 3rd February & Thursday 13th February
Making simple changes to the way you use energy can make a big difference to your bills and to your mental health and wellbeing. You could also lower your carbon emissions, helping tackle climate change. Come along and speak to Brum Energy advisors and find out how they can support you to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient and reduce the impact on the planet.
Tyseley Energy Park Community Day
Tuesday 4th February
A TEP Community Day with a litter pick and Repair Café (incl. electronics, bicycle and clothing repairs).
Girls That Geek: Sustainable Futures
Wednesday 5th February
An annual one-day event for young women age 12 and upwards to explore opportunities for women working in art and technology. This year’s theme is ‘Sustainable Futures’ and will examine the role technology can play in supporting sustainable, healthy and creative lives.
Waste Age: Panel Discussion
Thursday 6th February
A panel discussion as part of the Waste Age exhibition, featuring designers and artists from the show: Blast Studio and Celia Pym, along with Birmingham’s local talent Rhys Ellis, whose work is showcased in the Rubbish Redesigned exhibition in the Community Gallery. Chaired by Waste Age curator Justin McGuirk, this event explores how art and design can reshape our relationship with waste, offering fresh perspectives and solutions for a sustainable future.
Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale
Saturday 8th February
9 tonnes of handpicked vintage stock for you to have a rummage through. Pick & Mix Mens & Womens vintage clothing from the 60s-90s, including all of your favourite branded names! Stock is replenished all day so rails will always be full and fresh, no matter what time you arrive
Voluntary Litter Pick of the JQ Cemeteries
Saturday 8th February
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help clean up our beautiful cemeteries in the Jewellery Quarter. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the environment. Equipment is provided, please wear suitable clothing & footwear.
Bird Ringing Demonstration
Saturday 8th February
Learn all about bird ringing from an expert licensed bird ringer, get up close to the birds that call the reserve home, then warm up again inside the visitor centre with a hot drink, included in the price of the ticket.
Birmingham’s NEWEST Vintage Kilo Sale
Sunday 9th February
Save vintage garments from landfill, by joining World Vintage for a Vintage Kilo Sale (£20.00 per kilo).
Nature Crafts for Adults – Weaving
Monday 10th February
A relaxed nature inspired arts and crafts session, in beautiful woodland surroundings (Parkridge Nature Reserve in Solihull), with bottomless tea and coffee! No experience needed as all crafts are aimed at beginners, and all resources supplied.
Nature Tots
Friday 14th February
A weekly outdoor session for parents and toddlers, encouraging an early interest in wildlife with hands on fun activities, games and crafts!
Wildlife Watch After School Club
Friday 14th February
Spend an hour heading outdoors into the natural world of our Parkridge reserve to explore, learn new skills, play games and maybe even make some new friends! This session is aimed at ages 4 to 11 years.
Kendal Mountain Tour 2025: A Night Of Adventure Films
Friday 14th February
Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life! A journey through the world’s most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. The films will be introduced by a member of the Kendal Mountain Presenting team. Alongside the collection of films, will be a talk from an incredible guest speaker – an explorer, activist or adventurer with a unique and inspiring story to share.
Climate Café
Sunday 16th February
Extinction Rebellion and Friends of the Earth jointly present Climate Café, a space to learn about environmental issues and solutions to them. Join a different expert every month for tea, coffee, cake, and the opportunity to hear what they have to say for 30 minutes, followed by a chance to stay to chat and share ideas if you would like. February topic: ‘Non-Violent Direct Action Training’ with Extinction Rebellion Trainers.
Mapping Relief
Friday 17th February
Join artist and educator Laura Onions for a reflective workshop series delving into Dudley’s past and present climate activism. Begin with a guided walk, tracing gestures, sounds and stories of conservation and recovery to create an alternative map of how we care for green spaces—and how this shapes Dudley’s future. Translate your experiences into art through relief printmaking, crafting unique printing blocks that serve as an interactive archive of these shared narratives. The resulting carvings and stories will feature in exhibitions at Dudley’s Urban Rooms and be shared online and in print, celebrating the voices and histories of Dudley’s environmental care.
Memories in Nature
Tuesday 18th February
Reconnect with nature and heritage in these creative workshops led by Hannah Picken of Wild Earth Movement.
Wild Holiday Bunch: Outdoor Holiday Club
Tuesday 18th February
Wild Holiday Bunch is ecobirmingham’s popular all outdoor holiday club for ages 6+. The days filled with fun nature crafts, active games and explorations, as well as healthy, vegetarian lunches cooked together on the campfire!
Brilliant Birds walk & Early Spring Blooms, Family Craft Event
Wednesday 19th February
A Family walk and craft morning at RSPB Sandwell Valley! Dive into some amazing spring themed crafts then wrap up warm and embark on a brilliant bird walk around the reserve as you discover what birds call Sandwell Valley home. After your nature adventure you will be creating some spring themed crafts, warm up with a cup of delicious hot chocolate and toast some marshmallows around the campfire! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and have family fun. This event is aimed for families and children between the ages of 5-12
Animal Man Live
Thursday 20th February
A wild and interactive experience where you can get up close and personal with all sorts of amazing creatures! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about wildlife in a fun and interactive way.
Forest Bathing
Saturday 22nd February
Experience the magic of slowing down to “Forest Time”, and discover lasting joy, creativity and calm. Forest Bathing is a set of mindfulness practices and fun activities designed to calm the nervous system, awaken the senses, and bring us into meaningful relationship with the web of life. It has been scientifically proven to have health benefits such as reduced blood pressure, reduction in stress hormones, improved sleep and reduced levels of anxiety, depression and anger.
Make and Mend Workshop with Makers Circle
Saturday 22nd February
This make and mend workshop will focus on techniques to help people learn the basic skills for mending knitted and woven garments. Bring your own garment, or practice on a one provided. For individuals with no previous experience to those looking to develop their mending skills, covering two main techniques: visible mending & weaving.
Hackman’s Gate, near Blakedown Sunday Coach walk
Sunday 23rd February
A City of Birmingham Ramblers organised walk.
Celebrate Amazonia Week 2025
Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th February
A week long on-campus celebration of University of Birmingham research, climate change engagement, and Brazilian music and culture!
Sustainable Fashion Skillshare, Social & Discussion
Wednesday 26th February
An opportunity to network with people who care about sustainable fashion. There will be materials available for you to do some visible or invisible mending or embellishments on some clothes that need a little TLC. Refreshments available (pay what you can)
Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Thursday 27th February
A meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability. Start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
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