Featured Event
The Sustainable Fashion Week Birmingham
Friday 3rd October – Sunday 5th October
Bring along up to 10 items of good quality items clothing and fashion accessories to swap at the Outfit Exchange where all genders are welcome. The Sustainable Skillshare is a place to learn new mending skills and extend the life of garments in need of repair. Local designers and makers will be presenting their looks on the Conscious Catwalks from 7.30pm on 4th October. To round off the programme, an afternoon of shared ideas and community conversations about sustainable style is taking place on Sunday 5th October.
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.
Room To Grow
Every Tuesday
A weekly gathering for collective care, ecological repair and grounded connection, whilst tending to the common growing spaces on site together.
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.
Energy Tips and Advice
Multiple Dates
Find out how you can make better choices when using energy at home, save money and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient while reducing your impact on the planet.
Sashiko Repair workshop
Wednesday 1st October
A hands-on Sashiko Repair workshop – learn the art of Japanese visible mending and give new life to your old clothes. Experienced instructors will guide you through the traditional stitching techniques used in Sashiko.
Eco Gym
Wednesday 1st October
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.
Grand Reopening of Wolverhampton Pocket Geek Tech Repair
Saturday 4th October
Welcome to the Grand Reopening of Wolverhampton Pocket Geek Tech Repair! The team of expert geeks is ready to help with all your tech needs. Whether it’s a cracked screen, a slow computer, or a virus that just won’t quit, they’ve got you covered!
Bird Watching for Beginners @RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 4th October & Tuesday 7th October
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.
Allotments: Prepare the Ground
Monday 6th October
Healthy soil is the key to a thriving allotment! Discover how to build rich, fertile soil for healthier crops as you learn the secrets of composting, liquid feed teas, and green manure to boost your allotment’s productivity.
Introduction to Beekeeping
From Monday 6th October
Run by the Birmingham and District Beekeeping Association, this six-week introductory course will teach you the theory of how to harvest honey and keep your bees healthy.
Fungi Walk
Wednesday 8th October
A two hour walk in the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries is a chance to learn about the wonderful world of fungi and why they are so important.
Stirchley Squiggle Short Walk
Thursday 9th October
A 3 ½ mile walk organised by City of Birmingham Ramblers, along the River Rea path, through a community orchard and vegetable beds, and on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and around to Cotteridge Park.
Composting 101
Saturday 11th October
Would you like to make compost, but are put off by the thought of smelly bins, rats or not knowing which system would work in your space? Or already compost but feel it could be working better? During this free session you will learn how to choose a method that will suit you, balance ingredients so they break down more quickly and resolve and avoid common issues.
Jewellery Quarter Litter Pick- Birmingham cemeteries
Saturday 11th October
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.
Short Foraging Walk for Beginners
Saturday 11th October
A 1-2 hour foraging walk where you 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.
WORTHWILD | Autumn
Sunday 12th October
Seasonal day retreat in the heart of Brum, designed to help you reset, restore, and reconnect with your self-worth through the healing power of nature.
An Exploratory Fungal Walk ’25
Saturday 18th October
An informal and exploratory fungal walk around Warley Woods. You will learn about the hidden world of hyphal fungi under our feet and the different methods they have evolved to spread their spores.
Seasonal Sightings Walk: What Birds Are Flying in This Autumn? @RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 18th October
Learn more about the birds arriving in Sandwell Valley this autumn – join volunteers for a relaxed walk around the reserve and discover which species are active this season. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or just curious about local wildlife, the team will help you spot and identify birds, share tips on birdwatching and explain how autumn changes the reserve.
Sustainable Market
Sunday 19th October
Wild Earth Movement are hosting an epic monthly market with heaps of ethical traders taking over the Resorts World Mall Space and Atrium.
Climate Café
Sunday 19th October
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: The Warehouse Retrofit Tour with Karen Leach, CEO of Birmingham Friends of the Earth.
Nature Crafts for Adults – Applique Leaves
Monday 20th October
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 October
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.
Make Your Own Natural Skincare
Tuesday 21st October
Using nourishing botanical oils and modern plant actives, learn how to professionally create bespoke natural skincare at home.
Birdland Launch Day
Saturday 25th October
Celebrate our feathered friends as the MAC launches the Birdland Trail with a day of nature inspired drop-in stalls and activities. What’s on:
- Grab your spotters guide and join us to explore the Birdland Trail
- See some real live birds with out Owls on the Outdoor Terrace drop-in event
- Meet local conservation and wildlife organisations including the RSPB and Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust to lean how we can support nature
- Get hands on with activities from Birmingham Museums Trust exploring their historic Natural Science collection
Land Beneath the Waves
Sunday 25th October
Author Nic Wilson joins Dr Susanne Boerner, from the University’s Centre for Urban Wellbeing, for an insightful conversation exploring our relationships with the natural world, and how connecting with local green spaces can affect both personal and community wellbeing. Afterwards, get creative and take inspiration from wild environments in a nature writing workshop led by Nic Wilson.
Decorate your own tote bag
Sunday 26th October
Decorate your own tote bag in style for the autumn season!
Birmingham’s Vintage Superstore Kilo Sale
Sunday 26th October
Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo!
Autumn Garden Tour
Wednesday 29th October
As the colours change and the weather gets colder, join one of Winterbourne’s gardeners as they show you the endless beauty of the garden in Autumn, and share their personal highlights, passions and areas of expertise.
Autumn fungi walk
Thursday 30th October
A relaxed two hour walk around Cannon Hill Park to learn about fungi and how to identify them. The park is rich with fungi, particularly in September and October.
Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Thursday 30th October
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.
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 @ Parkridge
Every Friday
A weekly outdoor session for parents and toddlers, encouraging an early interest in wildlife with hands on fun activities, games and crafts!
Nature Tots at EcoPark
Friday 3rd & Friday 10th October
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 our EcoPark education centre, you’ll soon forget its urban surroundings as you discover woodlands, ponds and meadows – there is even an orchard with apples ripe for picking in autumn! Nature Tots takes place every Friday morning during term time, whatever the weather, and is open to all preschool children and accompanying adults.
Wildlife Watch After School Club @ Parkridge
Friday 10th October
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.
Green Futures Den Building
Sunday 12th October
The MAC invites families to gather in the trees at Cannon Hill Park to build dens using reclaimed materials. Create, climb and play in the woods, learn shelter-making skills and swing in a hammock!
Hibernating Hedgehogs @ Parkridge
Monday 27th October
Find out about hedgehogs and their night time lives, what do they eat? Where are they in winter? Plus make a mud hedgehog too! This session is aimed at primary school aged children.
Halloween in the Woods @ Parkridge
Monday 27th October
Come to our spooky woods and play some games. You will make some magic potions and learn which animals are brave enough to be out and about on Halloween. This session is aimed at primary school aged children
Autumn Colours @ Parkridge
Wednesday 29th October
How many colours can you find in nature? Look closely as the colours start to change, try your hand at bark rubbings too. This session is aimed at primary school aged children.
Campfire fun and hot chocolates (with toffee apples) @ Parkridge
Wednesday 29th October
You’ll be cooking on our campfire and making hot chocolate and have a go at making your own toffee apple slices. This session is aimed at primary school aged children.
Wild Autumn Halloween Party @ RSPB Sandwell Valley
Wednesday 29th October
An autumnal family fun event with spooky story telling, creepy crafts, haunted den building and tasty treats over a campfire!
Young Bunch: Outdoor Camp for Adventurous Teens
Wednesday 29th October
Birmingham’s popular outdoor holiday club for young people aged 12-15 who want to continue their nature adventures.
Dip into nature – crafts and campfires @ RSPB Sandwell Valley
Thursday 30th October
A day of fun nature crafts, guided pond dipping and toasting marshmallows. You’ll be provided with a craft box for you family to explore the reserve, before joining the team for some guided pond dipping, learning how to light a fire and toasting some marshmallows on a campfire.
Birdland Craft
Thursday 30th October
Drop-in to make a simple motor-powered bird that will vibrate and move around, to celebrate the launch of Birdland, a trail of ceramic birds inspired by those in Cannon Hill Park.
Business
Aston University International Policy Engagement Summit on Climate
Friday 3rd October
A conference on climate in partnership with the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Better Business Breakfast X People Planet Pastry
Thursday 16th October
Are you a business owner who cares about your social and environmental impact? Do you work for a company that believes in a sustainable and just world, where businesses can be a force for good? Join this 90 minute breakfast networking event – there will be hot drinks, fresh fruit and pastries provided for attendees to enjoy while having a chat and making valuable connections!
Green Frontiers: Climate Innovation in the West Midlands
Thursday 16th October
This half-day event brings together business leaders, innovators, and sustainability professionals to explore how businesses in the West Midlands are tackling the climate crisis through innovation. Through panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll spotlight practical solutions and collaborative opportunities for climate action.
Sustainable Approaches to Horticultural Heritage
Monday 20th October
This even is for professionals, free-lancers and volunteers working in heritage and/or horticulture. The event will focus upon sustainable approaches to managing sites which marry the indoor and the outdoor. What are the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change? How do we communicate environmental issues and sustainable initiatives to our visitors? How do we give our visitors access to green space in a sustainable way?
Birmingham Climate Assembly – think global act local!
Saturday 25th October
Public meeting to discuss and organise around climate action linked to social issues.
SUSTAIN 2025 Midlands’ Sustainability UnConference
Thursday 30th October
Sustain 2025 is not a conference. It’s a one-day working session for people solving real Sustainability challenges. If you’re a leader, educator, policymaker, or passionate member of the public ready to act, not just talk, you need to be in the room! Join the SUSTAIN UnConference Team for an immersive day where each person brings their unique perspective to this Sustainability powerhouse.
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