Featured Event
The Plastic Free Gathering 2025
Saturday 20th September
Did you know that the plastics industry is looking to triple its production in the next 25 years?! Do you want to do something about that?
The first ever UK Plastic Free Gathering is being hosted in Birmingham next month – it’s a one day event, bringing people together for action on single-use plastic!
The event, which is supported by Sustainability West Midlands, is a fantastic opportunity to be inspired, network and collaborate with like-minded individuals. So, if you’re a sustainability professional, environmentally-conscious business, an environmental group, or an individual who wants to see a reduction in single-use plastic and plastic pollution, then this is the event for you! It will be an opportunity to drive ambitious action, with case studies and ground breaking ideas and solutions from leaders and changemakers!
The programme includes sessions on:
- The kids inspiring the next generation in the campaign against single-use plastic and plastic pollution
- Reducing single-use plastics in education
- Reducing single-use plastics in businesses
- Reducing single-use plastics in councils
- Reducing single-use plastics in communities
- The first Plastic Free mountain in the world?
- Plastic Free Ramadan
- Getting a fair deal for informal waste pickers
- Community change
- Community action on waste
- The Refill and Reuse Revolution
- Reflections from The Global Plastics Treaty
There will also be a film screening of the inspiring film ACTionism on Friday 19th September, in collaboration with Birmingham Friends of the Earth.
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.
Neighbourhood Repair Club
Every Tuesday
Each week you will learn, share and practice skills to help you repair and care for the things that matter to us in our homes, streets and neighbourhoods, from textiles, bikes, furniture and electronics, to plant, soil and natural habitats.
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.
Evening Led Ride – Bournville
Every Thursday
Join ecobirmingham for a group bike ride exploring the local neighbourhood and connect outdoors.
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.
Energy Tips and Advice
1st, 10th & 18th September
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.
Yoga in the Park 2025
From Monday 2nd June – Monday 29th September
Join Yoga Borne for a summer of free yoga in Cotteridge Park!
Material[s] Matter Series: Exploring & Reimagining Neighbourhood Reuse
Tuesday 2nd September
Welcome to our Material[s] Matter Workshop Series: Exploring and Reimagining Neighbourhood Reuse. Learn and explore how we can reimagine ‘waste’ as a valuable resource in co-building regenerative neighbourhood futures. Practically explore reuse as a regenerative design principle for how we collectively shape the futures of our homes, streets and neighbourhoods, rooted in cultures of care, repair and radical reimagination.
Bird Watching for Beginners @RSPB Sandwell Valley
Tuesday 2nd September and Saturday 6th September
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.
Eco Gym
Wednesday 3rd & 17th September
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.
Detox Your Home
Thursday 4th September
Discover simple, practical ways to reduce toxins in your everyday environment. In this workshop you shall be looking at a number of ways of reducing the number of toxic chemicals around ourselves and our homes – without affecting the efficacy or benefits of different body or cleaning products.
Gall Walk 2025
Saturday 6th September
Delve into the fascinating world of galls on this discovery walk around Warley Woods. Learn about the often-overlooked world of galls. Marvel at the diversity of different shapes and learn about the intricate life histories of their seldom-seen creators.
Birmingham’s Vintage Superstore Kilo Sale
Sunday 7th September
Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo!
Allotments: Design your dream vegetable plot
Monday 8th September
Learn how to plan and design a thriving vegetable plot from scratch! This session covers everything from site surveys to selecting the best organic growing system for your space. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear plan for building a productive, well-organized, and sustainable vegetable garden.
Pine martens
Monday 8th September
Delve into the fascinating world of these beautiful mammals.
Falcons
Wednesday 10th September
Join falconer Steve Woodison for the evening and learn more about these stunning birds.
Jewellery Quarter Litter Pick- Birmingham cemeteries
Saturday 13th September
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.
Bud Graft Workshop
Saturday 13th September
Join York Supplies for a 2.5 hour (10 am – 12.30pm) bud grafting session, beginners and experts welcome. Booking is required in store (57 Waterloo Road, Kings Heath), phone (0121 444 3342) or email, and attendees must arrive early so they don’t miss the start of the demonstration!
Hedgerow Berry Bootleggers – Drink Making from Forest Foraging
Saturday 13th September
In this hands on workshop, you will be collecting berries from the established hedgerows in the woodland, before heading back to use your foraging finds to inspire your choice of drink, using the recipe card suggestions as a guide. Outdoor Learning Officer Ellie will provide you will all you need to create something that will tickle your taste buds – however if you like the idea of a stronger option like sloe gin, rosehip vodka, blackberry whiskey or hawthorn gin then please do bring 250-350ml of your spirit of choice.
Birmingham Honey Show 2025
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September
Presented in association with the Birmingham and District Beekeepers, and part of the national Heritage Open Days, enjoy a completely free weekend of family fun at Winterbourne House & Garden. Browse the Birmingham Beekeepers hotly anticipated honey show, buy local produce from bees kept and cared for at Winterbourne, see live hive demonstrations, and get involved in all sorts of bee-themed activities. There will also be some of the most exciting independent businesses from across the West Midlands for you to shop.
Lichfield Vegan Market
Sunday 14th September
As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, zero-waste champions + loads more.
Nature Crafts for Adults – Felt Acorns
Monday 15th September
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 16th September
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.
A walk from Harborne to Edgbaston Reservoir
Wednesday 17th September
Join Birmingham City Ramblers for a 3.5 mile flat (some stairs) walk from Harborne to the Edgbaston Reservoir along minor roads and the Harborne Walkway.
Birmingham Business Park World Clean Up Day – Litter Walk
Thursday 18th September
Join Birmingham Business Park in celebrating World Pick Up Day by making a real difference in our local community! The Community Litter Pick is a fantastic opportunity to come together, meet new people, and help create a cleaner, greener environment for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or just want to give back, your efforts can have a big impact.
September Mothing ’25
Friday 19th September
With help from a local moth expert, you will put out a variety of moth traps and see what is lurking in the darkness at Warley Woods. Have a go at identifying some of the moths you catch and learn more about the ecology of the species you find.
MAC’s Big Green Weekender
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly festival celebrating creativity and local action for our shared planet. Come along with friends and family and take part in creative workshops, join inspiring talks, enjoy live performances and much more. Sessions include:
- Big Green Weekender Stalls
- Botanical Silk Scarves using Eco Dyes
- Net Zero Building Tour
- Park clean up
- Fruit & Nut village propagation workshop
- Eco Birmingham: Led Bike Ride
- Upcycled Pallet Mosaics
- Green Futures Den Building
- Urban Forest Voices: A Story for the Trees Story Walk
- Bio Yarn Workshop
Sustainable Market
Saturday 20th September
Wild Earth Movement are hosting an epic monthly market with heaps of ethical traders taking over the Resorts World Mall Space and Atrium.
River Festival Coventry
Saturday 20th September
Travel a little bit further afield to to River Festival Coventry 2024! Join in the fun, as the creativity that the local community has to offer is displayed with talented artists and awesome activities.
Autumn Equinox Workshop
Saturday 20th September
September sees us celebrate the second harvest – Mabon. It is a harvest celebration of balance, gratitude, and the abundance of the Earth. It marks a sacred moment of equilibrium in the natural cycle, where day and night are of equal length. During this workshop you will learn about the wheel of the year and Sabbat itself, do some slow flow and yin yoga, take part in mindful meditation and journaling or scrapbooking, and create your own Autumn wreath.
Bat Walk & Moth Night @ RSPB Sandwell Valley
Saturday 20th September
A unique evening to encounter some amazing night-time wildlife. The RSPB team will introduce you to the secret world of the reserve wildlife at night for an exclusive experience. It will begin with a fascinating talk on bats before exploring the reserve to see what creatures are flying after dark, what plants are glowing and experience the hide after dark to watch roosting birds and bats skimming the lake for insects. You will warm up around a fire with some campfire snacks, a hot drink (included in the price of the ticket), and a moth natter before discovering which ones you found.
Climate Café
Sunday 21st September
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 Drawing on Data’ with Megan Wakefield.
Forest Bathing
Saturday 27th September
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.
A taste of foraging
Saturday 27th September
Enjoy a forage around Lickey and includes a plant-based lunch. This fundraiser is for 3 women-led initiatives in India.
Short Foraging Walk for Beginners
Sunday 28th September
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.
Sustainable Fashion Panel
Tuesday 30th September
Exploring Inclusive and Global Approaches to Sustainability in the Fashion Industry. Hear from industry experts in our Sustainable Fashion Panel, featuring a keynote speaker discussing ethical practices, innovation, and the future of fashion with students and emerging creatives.
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!
Wildlife Watch After School Club @ Parkridge
Friday 12th September
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.
Woodland Play Sundays
Sunday 14th September
A friendly, nature-based session for families at Highbury Orchard, tucked away in the heart of Highbury Park. These relaxed sessions are designed to help children (and their grown-ups!) connect with the outdoors through play, creativity, and seasonal discovery.
Going on a Nature Hunt
Sunday 14th September
A tour for children and their grown ups. Stepping off the main paths and into the woodland (and wetland) areas of the park, doing some nature connection activities and having a good stomp about.
Business
Better Business Breakfast X People Planet Pastry
Tuesday 9th September
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!
An introduction to Energy and Carbon Management
Tuesday 11th September
An essential workshop for School Sustainability Leads, Estates and Facilities Managers. This level 1 workshop will equip school Sustainability Leads with the practical tools and insights needed to take control of energy and carbon management in their school or MAT.
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