WWF x GoodGym Richmond: Spring Clean Up at the Barnes Common Community Growing Project

Workout for Nature with WWF

Welcome to WWF x GoodGym’s Workout for Nature. From 7th April to 4th May WWF and GoodGym are collaborating on hundreds of sessions to celebrate Earth Day. Each session will involve a Workout for Nature - a physical volunteering activity which will benefit local green spaces, and give your own wellbeing a boost. Simply sign up below and come along. No experience required!

Barnes Common Limited are a local conservation and education charity looking after Barnes Common, Leg o’ Mutton Local Nature Reserve and other local green spaces. Based at Vine Road Recreation Ground, they lead a Community Growing Project growing food using organic and regenerative processes. They engage volunteers from local organisations and groups as well as individuals and of all ages and abilities. Every week they harvest food and donate boxes to the local food bank, benefiting 4-5 families.

They have asked for our help with an spring tidy up. No experience is necessary and this is a great task to join for your first time. We will meet at the task so you can choose the best mode of transport that suits you. We have all the tools and equipment needed at the project, including gardening gloves, so everyone will just need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. There are toilets on site, and there is a cafe who sell half price drinks for any volunteers taking part in the session.

Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, along with sturdy footwear and be ready for whatever the weather brings that day! A water bottle is recommended.