Grow Wild in Ham and Twickenham
Weekly conservation sessions benefiting local green spaces, community, health and well being.
Grow Wild is a way to bring people together outdoors, care for local habitats and wildlife, and learn new skills. There are benefits to individuals for health and willbeing, and connection to nature and communities. We offer two opportunities each week to get involved and participate. Everyone one is welcome, no matter what their ability or experience has been.
To discuss referrals of new participants to these activities through other organisations or social prescribing please contact frances.bennett@lgoal.org.uk
Grow Wild Sessions - Ham
In partnership with the Friends of Ham Lands. We are grateful to the Richmond Parish Lands Charity and Richmond Council for their support.
Meeting times and calendar
Thursdays 1-3pm at Ham Avenues / The Copse
Except first week of the month, Mondays at Ham Lands
All equipment provided. There is a programme of work suited to all abilities and it is a great opportunity to learn new skills such as building dead-hedges, clearing invasive species, coppicing and much more.
Every season, every day, brings its own tasks and wonders.
Grow Wild Sessions - Meadway Orchard, Twickenham
In partnership with the Friends of Meadway Orchard. We are grateful to the support of the Heathrow Community Trust and Richmond Council.
This project was formally the Richmond Green Gym. In March 2024 when TCV pulled out, we worked with the participants to form the Friends of Meadway Orchard and continue to hold weekly conservation sessions at the Meadway Orchard and associated green spaces including Kneller Gardens, Mereway Nature Park and Crane Park. We have been developing an area for food growing at the orchard suitable for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility and continued to work in local green spaces.
The activity is open to everyone and we are happy to take referrals from local social care organisations for individuals who would like to join in the activities. Please contact us to discuss a referral. frances.bennett@lgoal.org.uk
Meeting times and calendar
Wednesday 10.45-14.00 Meadway Orchard, Meadway, Twickenham TW2 6PG (Next to number 55 and opposite Twickenham Gardening Association gate) ///meant.noises.statue
All equipment is provided and activities are suitable for all abilities and interests.
Project Background
Many people don't know about the green spaces on our doorstep, or feel the benefits of engaging with them.
Since 2021, we have been offering weekly sessions for the general public to get stuck in to conservation in Richmond, providing accessible sessions for people with any experience or ability.
We are looking for more volunteers!
Get in contact, or just drop in!
We want to see you Grow Wild.