Take it outside
Outside is where it's at. Switch the sweaty yoga studio for stretching amongst the songbirds, play chess hidden beneath the shade of a tree, learn carpentry whilst listening to bumble bees, or cook a meal in the summer sun...
This summer there are heaps of free events happening at community gardens near you, all across the UK, and you don’t need a green thumb to get involved.
Find the best summer events happening on your doorstep with our map or join us in London at one of our Nature Lates.
Stepping into your local community garden doesn’t just support a greener and healthier environment, it also boosts your wellbeing.
Try taking a lunch break at a community garden near your home or workplace and escape the grind—you could even be brave and leave your phone behind.
Take what outside?
Need some inspiration? Here are our six favourite things to take outside—and a community garden event to try it out this summer.
Makers and crafters often draw inspiration from the natural world—so why not learn a new craft in nature? Woodworking, spoon carving, blacksmithing... take your pick.
Community gardens often grow vegetables... and sometimes eat them, too! Summer is the perfect time to take dinner outside, whether it’s learning some new recipes or meeting new people at a BBQ.
Nature is full of inspiration to get creative and draw – whether that’s taking a notebook and pencil to the community garden or joining in with a workshop.
There's lots of way to move outside. Take your normal workout outside or switch it up with a wildlife wonder or pond dipping. In this case, taking it outside could just be the perfect excuse to try out a new form of exercise!
Locking in with a really good album? Learning to play the harmonica? Checking out a free festival? Taking music outside just feels like common sense.
Nature? Relaxing. Gentle stretching and breathwork? Relaxing. Why not combine both with an outdoor yoga class?
What's so special about community gardens?
Sure, parks are great... but community gardens are something else. Vibrant spaces where you can get involved, get your hands a little dirty (if you want to!) and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Magical.
Community gardens are free, fun and open to everyone. You don't need a green thumb or prior experience to join in. Whether you're looking to learn, relax, or simply meet new people, there's a low-pressure way to get involved.
By stepping into your local community garden, you're not just boosting your own wellbeing; you're also supporting a greener, healthier environment right on your doorstep. So whatever you do, whether it's watering some plants or cooking a community meal, you're making your local area that little bit wilder.
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