The annual Green Meet returns to Fulham Palace on Sunday 5 May for a fun-filled day of talks and tours, games, stalls and workshops for all the family.
Learn about the latest on climate action and how to help the local environment from expert speakers, or simply enjoy a minibeast hunt and explore the 13-acre gardens during the lively event.
Day of events – Green Meet
The day of activities kicks off at 11am and runs until 4pm at the centuries-old historic house and garden in Bishop's Avenue.
Among more than 30 stalls offering sustainably-produced goods, there will be freshly picked flowers and preserves on sale, alongside handcrafted items from green woodworkers.
Get eco inspiration from green experts, including young community leaders from H&F's Masbro Centre, as well as speakers from the Hammersmith & Fulham Community Energy Cooperative and the Natural History Museum.
Representing Masbro Youth Club, Marley and Savannah Billing-Delapenha will take to the stage for an uplifting talk on how social action can improve the environment. The duo will discuss how learning about ecology and understanding the environment can build powerful communities.
Sharing his experience helping launch the borough's first community energy group, Wilf Macdonald-Brown will discuss how H&F Community Energy is driving action on climate change.
Locals can find out more about how H&F is working towards creating positive change locally by visiting the council's climate action team on a dedicated stall throughout the day.
H&F's Climate and Ecology Team will be sharing information from green investment and cycle training to volunteering in nature, as well as handing out free seeds and playing interactive games.
And for horticultural history, researcher Brad Scott from Queen Mary University of London and the Natural History Museum will put Fulham Palace's garden heritage in the spotlight.
Awesome
Raphaela Ashford, event organiser, explains: "The green meet is an awesome opportunity to learn about the world of sustainability and biodiversity while having plenty of fun. It's all about getting involved, learning and taking action against the climate crisis."
Try out yoga at a half-hour session led by the Everybody Yoga Company, aimed at children aged three to 10 and their adults.
A minibeast hunt is a chance for families and their little ones aged three to 12 to explore the miniature world of insects that call the Palace's walled garden home, at one of three free workshops throughout the day.
"At Fulham Palace, we're passionate about preserving our environment and community, and what better way to do it than with a fun-filled day out?" adds Raphaela.
"Plus, by attending this annual event, you're not only expanding your knowledge and exploring exciting topics but also supporting our independent charity. Your participation helps keep Fulham Palace open and accessible for everyone to enjoy, free of charge."
As well as the free activities, paid sessions include a nature photography workshop and Monkey Music extravaganza for tiny tots.
The 45-minute nature photography workshop, priced £6, is your chance to join photographer Lara Torres for a hands-on session showing how to capture the world's natural beauty of the world with just a pen, pencil and phone.
Pre-booked tickets for entry to the Green Meet are free, or cost £5 (adults) and £3 (children) on the day.
Find out more on the Fulham Palace website.
