Our Nature for the Future Workshops
Our Nature for the Future project offers a series of free workshops focused on nature, the environment and wellbeing. Open to people of all ages and local families, these hands-on sessions are a great opportunity to connect with nature while learning something new.
What you’ll learn
- Practical environmental skills and experience
- Opportunities to improve local green spaces
- Fun outdoor activities for all ages
- Improved wellbeing through connecting with nature
- New friendships and community connections
Delivered in partnership with local environmental organisations and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, these workshops give you the chance to take part in meaningful projects, explore your local environment and help shape an innovative new approach to community engagement with nature.
Upcoming Workshops
Summer Holidays 2026
Foraging and Wellbeing in Nature
Explore local plants, learn about foraging and discover how nature supports our health and wellbeing.
Date: Thursday 6th August 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: Highbury Community Orchard, 90 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham B13 8QG
Forest, Nature and Art
Get creative outdoors and explore the connection between nature, wellbeing and art.
Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Time: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Location: Fircroft College, 1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6LH
Forest Gardens and Outdoor Wellbeing
Discover sustainable growing, biodiversity and the benefits of spending time in nature.
Date: 19th-21st August 2026
Time: Various times
Location: Various locations
October Half-Term 2026
Trees and Urban Orchards
Discover how orchards can transform urban spaces by supporting wildlife, producing food and bringing communities together.
Date: 27th-30th October 2026
Time: To be confirmed
Location: To be confirmed
February Half-Term 2027
Conservation and Woodland Management
Learn about the practical work involved in protecting and managing woodlands.
Date: 15th-17th February 2027
Time: To be confirmed
Location: To be confirmed
Easter Holidays 2027
Propagation, Foraging and Permaculture
Learn simple techniques for growing new plants and explore the principles of permaculture.
Date: 30th March-4th April 2027
Time: To be confirmed
Location: To be confirmed
May Half-Term 2027
Forest School
Experience the benefits of outdoor learning and nature-based activities.
Date: 24th May 2027
Time: To be confirmed
Location: To be confirmed
Finding Your Workshop Location
Please check the workshop details carefully before travelling, as sessions take place at a range of outdoor locations across Birmingham. Some sites are in parks, woodland areas, orchards, or along waterways and may not have a formal postal address.
Each venue has different instructions of how to get there and it’s important you are aware of these before booking onto any event. If you have any questions about this please get in touch so we can support you.
Fircroft College Workshops
These workshops take place at Fircroft College. Please visit the following link for directions, parking information and visitor guidance before travelling:
https://www.fircroft.ac.uk/contact-us/
Highbury Orchard Workshops
These workshops take place at Highbury Orchard. Please visit the following link for directions and visitor information before travelling:
https://www.highburyorchard.co.uk/contact-us/
Spring to Life Workshops
These workshops take place at Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham. Please check the workshop information carefully before travelling and allow sufficient time to locate the meeting point within the park.
Sustainable Life Workshops
Sustainable Life workshops take place at a variety of locations, including Highbury Hall and sites along the River Rea.
Highbury Hall
4 Yew Tree Road
Moseley
Birmingham
B13 8QG
For directions, parking information and accessibility details, please visit:
https://www.highburyparkfriends.org.uk/
For River Rea workshops, please meet at:
3 River Brook Drive
Stirchley
Birmingham
B30 2SH
This is an easy-to-find meeting point close to the workshop location. A member of the team will meet participants there and guide them to the workshop site if required.
Access and additional information
Our workshops are free to attend, and most are family-friendly and suitable for both adults and children. However, some workshops are designed for adults only, so please check the individual workshop details carefully before booking.
All workshops take place outdoors in a variety of green spaces. Terrain and pathways may be uneven, grassy, muddy, or otherwise challenging underfoot. Participants are responsible for wearing suitable clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor activities and weather conditions.
Some workshop locations are in secluded natural areas and may be difficult to find without prior planning. Please read the directions provided in the workshop information carefully before travelling to ensure you arrive at the correct location.
As workshops take place outdoors, we recommend dressing appropriately for the forecast weather conditions and bringing a refillable water bottle and any snacks you may require.
Food or drink tastings may be offered at certain workshops. While we will endeavour to provide information about ingredients where available, participants with allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements are responsible for taking appropriate precautions. If you have any concerns, please contact us before attending.
By booking a workshop, participants acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks associated with uneven ground, weather conditions, and natural environments, and attend at their own discretion.
For access requirements or further accessibility information, email robyn.dawes@fircroft.ac.uk before attending.
