Community Ecologies

Bethnal Green Nature Reserve is hosting a rolling programme of community-led co-learning workshops throughout 2024 & 2025. These workshops offer a platform for shared learning, creativity, and experimentation, all set within the ecologically rich environment of the Nature Reserve.

An Open Call for Ideas

Open Call for proposals take place bi-annually, inviting individuals and groups to submit ideas for workshops, walks, talks, or other experimental activities. These initiatives aim to connect our community with themes of ecology, creativity, and exploration. Whether it’s a hands-on activity, a thought-provoking discussion, or an innovative creative project, we encourage proposals that foster curiosity and deepen our connection to nature.

2024 Highlights: Local Talent and Knowledge Exchange

In 2024, our programme focuses on celebrating local talent, sharing knowledge, and exchanging skills. Some of the exciting projects include:

• Plant Identification Workshops
• Woodland Contact Improvisation
• Haiku Writing
• Worm Walk
• Natural Dye Workshop
• Tree Identification Walks
• Clay Pond Making
• Talk: Ecological Adaptation to Climate Change
• Community Grief Circle

These activities are designed to inspire collaboration and encourage participants to explore the intersections of art, ecology, and community.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Our 2025 programme will launch in spring, offering a fresh series of workshops and events. Keep an eye out for announcements in the new year.

With generous support from Chapman Trust & Nineveh Trust.