Here is SustainaBrum’s curated list of sustainability, environment and nature events in Birmingham this January!
Adults
Holloway Hall Community Garden
Every Monday
The Community Gardening group at Ley Hill meet every week to learn how to grow food, techniques for looking after fruit trees & bushes, and other skills such as woodwork. They also grow a mix of flowers and have grand plans to put up lots of bird boxes around the site! All of the food grown can be taken by the group to use at home.
West Heath Community Centre Garden
Every Tuesday
Get ready to enjoy a day filled with fun activities, beautiful greenery, and a sense of community. Take a stroll through their lovely garden, participate in gardening workshops, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to relax and unwind in the heart of our community.
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Every Thursday
Pop along to Milebrrok Hall and spend a couple of hours chatting and growing fresh vegetables and fruit. Listen to the birdsong as you tend to the raised beds and brush up on our horticultual skills. Each month, you will use the seasonal vegetables to make budget friendly soups in the hall.
Highbury Orchard Wellbeing Session
Every Thursday
Highbury Orchard Community are supporting people on Resettlement Programmes from Syria and Afghanistan and we people making Birmingham their home. They are offering fun activities like planting trees, growing fruit, foraging, and looking after the orchard & learning English through doing.
Kitwell Wildlife Conservation Project
Every Thursday
An afternoon filled with outdoor fun and conservation efforts. Help TCV Birmingham protect and preserve the local wildlife and meadows in the area.
Nature Writing Workshop @ RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 10th January
Have you ever wanted to capture the beauty and wonder of nature in words? Or perhaps you already write about nature and would welcome a fresh perspective? This friendly, fun workshop for adults takes place in the beautiful setting of Sandwell Valley. It’s suitable for all writers and aspiring writers — even if you’re a complete beginner.
Jewellery Quarter Litter Pick- Birmingham cemeteries
Saturday 10th January
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.
Clothes Swap
Sunday 11th January
Find yourself some new (to you) clothes, declutter your wardrobe and help raise funds for Kings Heath Community Centre crowdfunder all in one go!
Nature Crafts for Adults – Nature Journaling
Monday 12th 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.
Re-stitch. Re-style. Reuseolution – Upcycling Workshop
Tuesday 13th January
This is a creative, welcoming upcycling session that shows just how easy it can be to turn something old into something wearable. Working with pre-loved shawl fabrics, you’ll learn how to hand-make a simple, throw-on Desi jacket that fits most sizes — all in just a few hours using basic hand-sewing techniques. No previous sewing experience is needed. This workshop is about slowing down, valuing what we already have, and enjoying the process of making — with good conversation, tea, and creativity.
Reuseolution Swap & Play
Saturday 17th January
Reuseolution is part of ecobirmingham’s ‘Buy Nothing New January’ campaign, helping you start the year with positive, sustainable habits! Bring along clothes to swap, discover second-hand treasures, enjoy our stay & play area for little ones.
What’s that bird? An introduction to birdwatching for beginners @ RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 17th January
Want to learn more about birdwatching and the birds that call Sandwell Valley home? Join RSPB friendly volunteers for a relaxing, stress-reducing walk around the reserve. This easy walk is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about nature.
Lickey Hills Circular Walk
Saturday 17th January
Starting from Barnt Green station this walk climbs gently to the visitor centre. From there, keeping our height, it crosses to Beacon Hill with views of Birmingham and a short break weather permitting. After that the route descends to the golf tea rooms before climbing up gradually via orchards to the visitor centre again. And then it is all downhill to Barnt Green Station!
Climate Café
Sunday 18th 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. This month will be: ”Sustainability and the future of AI in Communications’
Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Wednesday 21st January
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.
Solihull Vegan Market
Saturday 21st January
The event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, environmental charities and more.
Big Garden Bird Walk 2026
Saturday 24th January
This event is timed to coincide with the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch – come and see what birds you can spot in Warley Woods. Please also consider taking part at home by doing your own Big Garden Bird Count. It only takes an hour and is super simple to do. Visit the RSPB’s website to find out more: Big Garden Birdwatch
How to make your home more comfortable and save energy
Thursday 29th January
Making simple changes in your home and in the way you use energy can make a big difference to your bills and to your comfort at home. Join ecobirmingham online to hear about how making simple changes in your home and in the way you use energy can make a big difference to your bills and to your comfort at home. You could also lower your carbon emissions, helping tackle climate change.
The Big Buffet in Birmingham!
Join No Meat Meet for a delicious vegan event filled with food, fun, and flavour. ALL welcome!
Children & Families
Baby Birds Parent and Toddler Group at RSPB Sandwell Valley
Every Wednesday
A weekly parent and toddler group. The group aims to provide opportunities for children to connect with nature through a mixture of activities that are inspired by the natural world. For under 5s only.
Wild Bunch: Family Forest School
Every Thursday
Join ecobirmingham for a weekly forest school adventure for home-ed families with children aged 4-12.
Wildlife Watch After School Club @ Parkridge
Friday 16th January
A monthly (during the school year) Wildlife Watch After School Club at The Parkridge Centre – 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.
Eco Activities at the Think Tank
Join Wild Earth Movement for this event at the Think Tank – they’ll be running an upcycling workshop & you’ll get the chance to make your own moon rocks & an outer space galaxy picture to take home!
Nature Club @ Parkridge
Friday 23rd January
Nature Club is a great way to engage your child with the outdoors, build their confidence, learn new skills and encourage socialisation through exploring nature and taking part in wildlife-themed games, activities and fun crafts to take home. This group accommodates for primary aged children of all needs and abilities, and is suitable for both home-schooled children and those in in-school learning.
Business
Where Serious Sustainability Work Moves Forward
Wednesday 21st January
This collaborative afternoon brings together Aston University, sustainability practitioners, and business leaders to remove the friction between ambition and delivery. It’s a space for practical questions, honest constraints, and conversations that lead somewhere useful. The themes reflect what the community has already said matters most, with the agenda sharpening as the event approaches. Together, this growing group is proving that sustainability moves fastest when expertise, trust, and action meet in the same room.
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