Here is SustainaBrum’s curated list of sustainability, environment and nature events in Birmingham this July!
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.
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.
Shenley Little Kitchen Garden
Every Thursday
Help TCV Birmingham maintain the Little Kitchen Garden. Grow your own food and take part in local urban conservation efforts whilst making friends with like minded people.
Highbury Orchard Community CIC Volunteer Sessions
Every Thursday
Join Highbury Orchard Community CIC for volunteer days and get hands-on experience in permaculture while making a visible impact. You’ll dig, plant, prune, and learn as you help with gardening and essential orchard maintenance, all in the company of people who share your passion for the environment. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm to learn new skills, contribute to a thriving orchard, and connect with a like-minded community.
Rowheath Community Garden
Every Friday
You will start the day at 10am with a relaxed birdwatching walk around Rowheath Park. Then have a go at sowing, growing, and harvesting your own food. Not only will you learn about the joys of growing your own food but you will also make new friends, learn new skills, and the outdoor life will lift your spirits.
EVERYTHING £2 EACH Thrift Event
Every Saturday & Sunday
Secondhand clothing sale.
Our Land – Film Screening
Until Thursday 2nd July
Our Land takes us to the heart of the ‘Right to Roam’ movement as it embarks on a provocative trail of mass trespass, campaigning and education, while also exploring landowners’ concerns around environmental protection and the danger such widespread access could pose to a landscape already under threat.
Westside Business Improvement District Community Litter Pick
Wednesday 1st July
This friendly litter pick is a great way to meet neighbours, spend time outdoors, and make a visible difference to the area we all share. All the equipment, including gloves, litter pickers, and bags will be provided. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, and a positive attitude.
Eco Gym
Wednesday 1st July
A free nature based volunteering session. Get moving with a variety of tasks that will give your local green space a helping hand. Meet new people who share a passion for being outdoors and staying active. Soak up the benefits that fresh air and green space have on our mental health.
Sutton Coldfield Vegan Market
Saturday 4th July
The Sutton Coldfield Vegan Market is back! The event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, environmental charities and more.
Jewellery Quarter Litter Pick- Birmingham cemeteries
Saturday 4th July
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.
Eco Market
Saturday 4th July
Wild Earth Movement are hosting an epic monthly market with heaps of ethical traders taking over the Resorts World Mall Space and Atrium.
Bird Watching for Beginners @RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 4th & Tuesday 7th July
Join RSPB volunteers on an easy monthly walk around the reserve, whether you are new to birdwatching or just want to discover more about wildlife at the reserve, the team will give you tips on getting started, point out the different birds, how to identify them and how the seasons bring different changes to the valley.
Repair & Share Hub
Thursday 9th July
Bring along clothing or small tech items that need a little TLC, refresh your wardrobe on our Honesty Swap Rail, share skills and meet local people in a friendly, welcoming space. By repairing, reusing and swapping instead of replacing, you can save money, reduce waste and help keep valuable resources out of landfill.
Free Cooking Class – Plastic Free Budget Picnic
Friday 10th July
A monthly community cooking class in Birmingham focused on budget-friendly vegetarian meals, quick recipes and stretching your meals further!
The Big Swap at Alfresco
Saturday 11th July
Swap your clothes, explore our new space and refresh your wardrobe sustainably. Bring up to 5 items, get tokens in return, and swap them for something new-to-you. Anything left at the end will be donated to a local charity.
Championing Nature: Open Day at Moseley Bog
Saturday 11th July
There will be much to enjoy throughout the day, from guided walks to family activities. Activities include:
- The Birds of Moseley Bog
- Meadow Meander
- ID with iNaturalist
- Wildflower Meadow Walk
- Sound baths
- Children’s nature crafts
Nature Mindfulness guided walk in Warley Woods
Sunday 12th July
Sophie, trained in Nature Mindfulness will guide you through the senses and playfulness to connect more deeply with nature around us. Excellent for stress relief and relaxation the guided walk will include many moments to pause and take in our surroundings. You will also spend time with some nature based creativity, connecting with summer sunlight, gathering nature items to make a tea light holder to take home.
Short Foraging Walk for Beginners
Sunday 12th July
The walk will look at common wild plants with edible or medicinal uses, historical uses and poisonous lookalikes aimed at beginners and helping you to get started in the world of foraging.
Climate Café
Sunday 19th July
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: ‘Birmingham Mother Garden Network’.
MAKE IT MEND IT
Tuesday 21st July
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.
Summer Mothing
Friday 31st July
Join Doug for an evening of moth trapping here at Warley Woods (don’t worry, they will all be released!!). Try your hand at catching moths, maybe have a go at identifying some. You will be guided through the ecology of the species we find, cover some of the commonly asked questions and tackle some of the misconceptions. There are around 136 species of moth recorded at Warley Woods, and every year new species are added to the tally, so it should be an evening of discovery!
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.
Nature Tots at EcoPark
Friday 3rd & Friday 10th July
From environmental arts and crafts to story time, mini-beast hunts, pond-dipping and woodland games, Nature Tots has plenty to entertain every young family! Based at Birmingham & Black Country’s EcoPark education centre, you’ll soon forget its urban surroundings as you discover woodlands, ponds and meadows.
Mini Zoo
Saturday 25th July
A fun, educational, and unforgettable experience for everyone! A diverse collection of over 25 exotic animals & an interactive Mini Beast Table showcasing insects and invertebra.
Business
Who Will Build Britain? Skills, Supply & Sustainable Growth
Thursday 2nd July
With over 250,000 additional workers needed by 2028, can we realistically deliver for the economy, communities, and climate targets? The built environment is central to UK economic growth, from housing delivery and infrastructure investment to Net Zero and regional regeneration. Yet a critical skills shortage is slowing progress across planning, design, construction, and delivery. With over 250,000 additional workers needed by 2028, the question is no longer whether we have a problem, but whether the sector can realistically deliver what the economy, communities, and climate targets demand. Building Brum and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) are coming together for this joint event to lead an essential discussion on how the sector can close the skills gap, secure its supply of talent, and build sustainably for the future — and what it means for developers, investors, and occupiers.
Net Zero & Sustainable Project Management Practices in Business
Thursday 7th July
Aston University Business School, in collaboration with the Association for Project Management (APM), invites you to an Industry Insights & Networking Event on net zero and sustainable project management. Discover how industry leaders are delivering real-world projects aligned with net zero targets, managing sustainability challenges, and integrating environmental goals into project planning, delivery, and governance. Gain practical insights into current industry practices, challenges, and solutions shaping sustainable project outcomes.
Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide to Improving Impact and Growth
Tuesday 14th July
Join Aston Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help SMEs, charities, and social enterprises navigate sustainability reporting and strengthen their business readiness. This interactive session translates complex sustainability requirements into clear, actionable steps – equipping organisations with the tools to meet growing demands from funders, customers, and supply chains.
Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG)-Bridge Symposium: Enhancing Urban Resilience and Sustainability
Thursday 23rd July
Explore cool ways to boost city resilience and go green at the SSG-Bridge Symposium! The UK Hybrid Symposium, hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU), is the capstone event of the SSG-Bridge project—a pioneering UK–India collaboration focused on enhancing urban resilience. The symposium showcases interdisciplinary research on Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG) cities, addressing key challenges such as biodiversity, water quality, and air pollution.
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