Legacy: Newtown Growing Friends

This fun, interactive, hands-on 3-week gardening course is designed to unite people, boost mental well-being, and transform our community green spaces.

• Learn gardening basics and how it can improve your mental health.
• Get your hands dirty planting flowers, bushes, and trees to brighten our neighbourhood.
• Craft creative wildlife projects like birdhouses and bee hotels to take home.

What to expect:

Week 1: Introduction to Gardening and Wellbeing

Sunday 9th February, 12-3 pm

Learn how gardening supports mental health and get tips on maintaining plants in small spaces or indoors.

Week 2: Community Planting

Sunday 16th February, 12 - 3 pm

Help plant up the raised beds and hanging baskets. Together, we will add colour and lie to Newtown!

Week 3: Supporting Wildlife & Sustaining the Impact

Sunday 23rd February 2023, 12 - 3 pm

Build habitats like birdhouses and bee hotels while learning about composting and how to keep green spaces thriving at home.

Everyone is welcome - all abilities and ages! (Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.)

It is free to attend, but spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Host or Publisher With Nature in Mind