Local food gardens open to the public this April Local residents in Lewisham will be able to visit flourishing gardens and discover the benefits of food growing as part of London’s Good the Grow week, this 18-26 April. Coordinated by food charity Sustain, the London-wide festival sees over 50 community gardens across the capital open their gates and welcome the public for a series of free event and activities. The capital’s community food gardens are havens for people and wildlife, providing...

Guest Blog Jacq from The Telegraph Hill Festival) The Telegraph Hill Festival is almost upon us again. It has been running for over 25 years now and is one of the largest independently run festivals in London. After a successful first year last year, we are hosting another series of ecologically themed events. This year, we will be focusing on community resilience and waste management. To kick us off, Dr Gail Bradbrook (co-founder of Extinction Rebellion) will give a talk on her Life house...

Join in a Lewisham wide project all about the wonders of soil! (Guest Blog Maria Devereaux from Wild Cat Wilderness) You might not think much about the soil beneath your feet - just dirt or mud. But soil is a living system, essential to life on Earth. It grows the food we eat, supplies vital nutrients, and supports natural ecosystems teeming with billions of organisms. Soil helps manage water, regulate the climate, and provides the raw materials and foundation that make our planet habitable....