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!
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.
Centre for Warmth – Energy tips and advice
Monday 6th January & Wednesday 15th January
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.
Balsall Heath Second Saturday
Saturday January 11th
Taking place at The Old Print Works, there will be a market, workshops, food & crafts. Every other month there is also a repair cafe.
Stirchley Swap Shop
Sunday 12th January
Swap unwanted Christmas gifts at this everything swap at Attic Brew Co. in Stirchley.
WORTHWILD | Winter
Sunday 12th January
Seasonal Day Retreat designed to help you reset, restore, and reconnect with your self-worth through the healing power of nature. Set against the serene backdrop of beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow alongside likeminded individuals. Amid winter’s stillness lies an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the wisdom within you.
Clent Hills Sunday Public Transport walk
Sunday 12th January
Clent Hills Sunday Public Transport walk organised by City of Birmingham Ramblers.
Wildlife Watch After School Club @ Parkridge
Friday 17th January
Join the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust every month during the school year for their Wildlife Watch After School Club at The Parkridge Centre in Solihull!
The Green Economy – Social & Environmental Impact Strategy
Friday 17th January
Delve into the social impact of the green economy through a panel discussion.
Bird Ringing with the Redditch Ringing Group
Saturday 18th January
Discover bird conservation in action! Join the Redditch Ringing Group for a morning of bird ringing in the Heart of England Forest. This event offers an incredible opportunity to see skilled bird ringers carefully catch, identify, measure, and ring birds. You’ll learn about why bird ringing is crucial for conservation and gain insights into the lives of some of the forest’s feathered residents. Expect close-up encounters with birds, learn how ringing data helps monitor bird populations and migrations, and ask the experts all your burning questions!
Climate Café
Sunday 19th January
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. January topic: ‘International Conflict and Climate Change’ with Extinction Rebellion activists facing trial for action around Telford Arms Fair.
Film Screening: The Nettle Dress
Sunday 19th January
“A story about the deep value of creativity and imagination, and a slow, mindful craft that is more in tune with the natural world.” This film has been selected by a group of local people involved in climate action work through Dudley People’s School for Climate Justice. It is also part of a programme of Urban Room Unbound activities organised by CoLab Dudley.
Nature Crafts for Adults – New year Nature Journaling
Monday 20th January
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.
MAKE IT MEND IT
Tuesday 21st January
Make It Mend It is a monthly drop-in craft and mending café for anyone wanting to learn how to fix, mend, upcycle or repair items and objects. Free materials. Free refreshments. Drop in between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Aston Station to Gas Street Basin canal Short Walk
Thursday 23rd January
A Thursday Short Walk from Aston Station to Gas Street Basin organised by City of Birmingham Ramblers.
Climate Literacy for Sustainable Futures – Skills Bootcamp
Friday 24th January
Level up your climate knowledge for creative professionals. This course consists of 8 sessions over 14 weeks (starting on 24/01/25). Employers are charged dependent on business size.
ECO REVIVE
Friday 24th January
A runway show showcasing pre-loved, upcycled & slow fashion, promoting sustainability, and raising waste awareness.
Repair Café
Saturday 25th January
Bring your broken items to be fixed by Balsall Heath repair café! Their skilled volunteer menders will be on hand to fix your household electrical appliances and textile items. Join them to save old items from being thrown away and enjoy sharing skills, building relationships, having fun and learning new things.
Forest Bathing
Saturday 25th January
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.
Brum Beats Newcomer Session
Sunday 26th January
A short intro to samba fusion protest drumming for all levels, run by Extinction Rebellion Birmingham.
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