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Free Family Forest extended at Glengall Wharf Community Garden with Nature Vibezzz new funding

May 19, 2024

Charity Nature Vibezzz has received a 2 year extension to their City Bridge Foundation funding which allows the charity to run free Forest School activities in South London. To read more about this project Click Here The first activities that will be funded by this new funded community project is 8 Monday morning Forest School … More Free Family Forest extended at Glengall Wharf Community Garden with Nature Vibezzz new funding

Families enjoy activities at Nature Vibezzz site in West Norwood

May 2, 2024

Lots of families joined Charity Nature Vibezzz at our Saturday afternoon activity session at Portobello Community Garden in West Norwood. The session started with participants making a bird table and cutting the community garden grass then native tree saplings where planted then watered around the boundary of the site when will grow to make a … More Families enjoy activities at Nature Vibezzz site in West Norwood

Family project at Fern Loge Estate Community Garden (West Norwood)

April 24, 2024

Families started work on Fern Lodge Community Garden on Saturday 20th April preparing the raised beds for planting crops, weeding pathways and planting bulbs in garden. The organically grown vegetable and fruit crops will be available for members of the local community to pick for free. Photos below show community garden raised bed at start … More Family project at Fern Loge Estate Community Garden (West Norwood)

Family Gardening in West Norwood supported by SNG World Mental Health Day funding

March 18, 2024

Last Saturday 16th March 2024 was the first of two family days funded by SNG World Mental Health Day grant. When we invite families to come to the garden and take part in activities to grow this year’s organic crops at the community garden. On the first day families planted flower bulbs and prepared the … More Family Gardening in West Norwood supported by SNG World Mental Health Day funding

Families Plant Flowers in Portobello Community Garden, West Norwood, Lambeth

March 12, 2024

This week at Portobello Community Garden families planted flowers around the border of the garden seating area and children constructed our new mini greenhouse ready for our seed sowing activities starting next week. This Saturday 10am to 12 noon 16th March 2024 will be the first of two family days funded by SNG World Mental … More Families Plant Flowers in Portobello Community Garden, West Norwood, Lambeth

Volunteering with Charity Nature Vibezzz at Knight’s Hill Wood

January 23, 2024

On Saturday, I joined one of the Saturday Family Forest School sessions. What a great way to spend a wintery day. I learned about hibernaculum (a safe space for animals during winter, protecting them from the cold), wood carving, litter picking, and was shown around Nature Vibezzz’s new allotment project. We’ve had some pretty cold … More Volunteering with Charity Nature Vibezzz at Knight’s Hill Wood

Charity Nature Vibezzz return to West Norwood running Free Family Forest School

October 4, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz will restart fee family Forest School / nature conservation activities on Saturday afternoon at Knights Hill Wood in West Norwood (opposite Tivoli park and near Fire Station). The sessions will start Saturday 7th October 2023 and will run 2pm to 4pm every week during school term time.

Last Free Saturday Forest School at Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve on Saturday 23rd September 2023

September 20, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz last Saturday free Forest School activity of our current Lambeth Changing Lives project will be run 2pm to 4pm Saturday 23rd September 2023. Free Saturday afternoon sessions will then be moved to Knights Hill Wood and will start 2pm Saturday 7th October 2023. More details of these and other free activities check … More Last Free Saturday Forest School at Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve on Saturday 23rd September 2023

Lots of healthy organic crops harvested on Nature Vibezzz free community gardening session

September 18, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz ran a free community gardening session for families at Fern Lodge housing estate community garden in Streatham on Saturday 16th September 2023. Lots of participants came to help water and weed the community garden area, then lots of crops were harvested with all participants given a healthy salad meal and many families … More Lots of healthy organic crops harvested on Nature Vibezzz free community gardening session

Free Monday Forest School start with creation of a fairy garden

September 11, 2023

On Charity Nature Vibezzz first free session back at Eardley Road Nature Reserve children and parents worked together to create a fairy garden, hunt for spiders and feed the birds. Two more free activities shall be restart on Wednesday 13th September 2023 at Streatham Common 10am to 12 noon for families with per-school children and … More Free Monday Forest School start with creation of a fairy garden

Free Summer Trip To Epping Forest

August 18, 2023

On Wednesday 16th August 2023 charity Nature Vibezzz took families from West Norwood area on a day trip to Epping Forest. Epping Forest is a 2,400-hectare (5,900-acre) area of ancient woodland, and other established habitats, which straddles the border between Greater London and Essex. The trip is part of community project that is providing 4 day trips for families living … More Free Summer Trip To Epping Forest

Photos from Nature Vibezzz latest visit to Paddington Farm

August 2, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz took families from South London on a free weekend residential visit to Paddington Farm, Glastonbury, in the Somerset countryside, for a long weekend visit at the end of July 2023. The visit was part of a 3 year community project South London Forest School funded by a Reaching Communities grant from The National … More Photos from Nature Vibezzz latest visit to Paddington Farm

Nature Vibezzz receive funding to improve Plumstead Common

July 11, 2023

Today charity Nature Vibezzz received a grant payment from Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) from a Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (Round 5) grant application for repairing the wooden entrance steps at Plumstead Common Nature Reserve.  The project application which received support from Friends of Plumstead Common, RBG park department and Councillors for Plumstead Common Ward, was … More Nature Vibezzz receive funding to improve Plumstead Common

Families learn about trees on free event run by charity Nature Vibezzz

May 28, 2023

On Saturday 27th May 2023 charity Nature Vibezzz ran a free family activity in Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve. The sessions involved a tree identification walk and the children created they own tree art. Project activities are being funded by Grow Back Greener funding (in partnership with Lambeth Parks) and funding from Lambeth Changing Lives … More Families learn about trees on free event run by charity Nature Vibezzz

Nature Vibezzz finish their free family Forest School programme in Galleywall Nature Reserve

May 22, 2023

Today Monday 22nd May was charity Nature Vibezzz last free family session at Galleywall Nature Reserve for a while. But we shall soon be running Monday morning sessions at Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve, watch our social media for more details soon. On our last sessions at Galleywall Nature Reserve families learnt about making fire … More Nature Vibezzz finish their free family Forest School programme in Galleywall Nature Reserve

Lots of families join Nature Vibezzz on first free Forest School session back in Streatham Vale

May 14, 2023

Yesterday (Saturday 13th May 2023), there was a great turn out for charity Nature Vibezzz free Saturday family Forest School activity session at Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve. We shall be running many more free family activities at the site in next few months. Yesterdays activities included free play, a walk around the site, litter … More Lots of families join Nature Vibezzz on first free Forest School session back in Streatham Vale

Great News Charity Nature Vibezzz Starts Free Forest School in Streatham Vale

May 8, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz is starting FREE Family Forest School in Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve in Streatham Vale on Saturday 13th May 2023. Project activities are being funded by Grow Back Greener funding (in partnership with Lambeth Parks) and funding from Lambeth Changing Lives grant. The FREE activity sessions will run on Saturday afternoon 2pm … More Great News Charity Nature Vibezzz Starts Free Forest School in Streatham Vale

Nature Project Starts in Galleywall Nature Reserve

April 18, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz 6 week programme of FREE forest school sessions started on Monday 17th April 2023. Great fun had on session at Galleywall Nature Reserve activities included pond dipping, bug hunting, being creative making wooden medallions and decorated wildflower pots, roasting marshmallows and more. Join us next week on Monday 10am to 12 noon … More Nature Project Starts in Galleywall Nature Reserve

Families plant native trees to make wildlife hedgerow

March 14, 2023

On Saturday 11th March 2023 families joined charity Nature Vibezzz to plant native tree saplings along the boundary of Knights Hill Wood in West Norwood. The families also litter picked the site and children enjoyed lots of outdoor play in the woodland site. The session finished with hot chocolate and healthy snacks. Nature Vibezzz FREE … More Families plant native trees to make wildlife hedgerow

Charity Nature Vibezzz asking Greenwich Residents to Vote for their project to run Free Forest School in SE18.

February 28, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz has applied for funding to repair the wooden entrance steps at Plumstead Common Nature Reserve, and Nature Vibezzz to run 20 FREE Family Forest School sessions at the site. The entrance wooden step repair work will be done using sustainable recycled materials by charity TCV if the funding application is successful. We … More Charity Nature Vibezzz asking Greenwich Residents to Vote for their project to run Free Forest School in SE18.

Nature Vibezzz Free After School Forest School Club Restarts in Streatham

February 23, 2023

Photos from charity Nature Vibezzz FREE after school Forest School club for children from Fern Lodge housing estate in Streatham and surrounding areas. Run 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Wednesdays contact us for more information (Email info@naturevibezzz.org or Phone 0734 119 1618). Nature Vibezzz shall also be running a FREE Saturday Family Forest School event in … More Nature Vibezzz Free After School Forest School Club Restarts in Streatham

Nature Vibezzz Free Forest School Activities Return After School Holidays

February 13, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz family Forest School activities will not run during the school half term holidays but will return in the week afterwards. Free sessions will include Nature Vibezzz restarting Wednesday children after school Forest School club at Fern Lodge Housing Estate and Saturday family Forest School at Knights Hill Wood. On Nature Vibezzz last … More Nature Vibezzz Free Forest School Activities Return After School Holidays

Children make paint brushes from natural materials

February 3, 2023

Families and children made paint brushes from natural materials and created art work on charity Nature Vibezzz Free Forest School session on Streatham Common. Join Nature Vibezzz tomorrow for another free family activity 2pm to 4pm Saturday 4th February 2023 in Knights Hill Wood, West Norwood, SE27 (near West Norwood Fire Station). The families also … More Children make paint brushes from natural materials

Families create insect hotel from old Christmas trees

January 16, 2023

On Saturday 14th January 2023 families helped charity Nature Vibezzz create new wildlife habitats in Knights Hill Wood by recycling old Christmas trees. The Christmas trees was cut down into smaller pieces with the branches being used to create a wildlife hotel for insects and small mammals. Whilst the trunks was use to strengthen the … More Families create insect hotel from old Christmas trees

Free Forest School Activities In West Norwood Restart This Saturday

January 6, 2023

Charity Nature Vibezzz restart their popular FREE Saturday family Forest School 2pm to 4pm Saturday 7th January 2023 in Knights Hill Wood, West Norwood, SE27 0QD (Near West Norwood Fire Station). These free family drop in sessions are open to everyone, so come along take part in fun activities that help protect this beautiful woodland … More Free Forest School Activities In West Norwood Restart This Saturday

Nature Vibezzz Free Family Activity Sessions Return In January 2023

December 31, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz free Family Forest School activity sessions return in the first week of January 2023 with 2 activities 10am to 12 noon Wednesday 4th January 2023 at Streatham Common Woodland 2pm to 4pm Saturday 7th January 2023 at Knights Hill Wood Both activity sessions are open to everyone and drop in. For more … More Nature Vibezzz Free Family Activity Sessions Return In January 2023

Last Free Family Forest School Session on Streatham Common until January 2023 and Join Us On A Day Trip To Epping Forest

December 7, 2022

On Wednesday 7th December 2022 charity Nature Vibezzz ran their last free activity session on Streatham Common until the new year when the Free Forest School will restart in January 2023. On Monday 12th December 2022 charity Nature Vibezz is organising a free family day trip to Epping Forest. If you wish to come along … More Last Free Family Forest School Session on Streatham Common until January 2023 and Join Us On A Day Trip To Epping Forest

Free Family Forest School activities continue in South London

November 24, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz free Saturday family Forest School activities will continue in Knights Hill Wood in West Norwood throughout 2022 and beyond, thanks to a Reaching Communities grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. These free family activities are run 2pm to 4pm every Saturday during school term time in the beautiful little woodland site, next … More Free Family Forest School activities continue in South London

Charity Nature Vibezzz start new 3 year project with free activity in West Norwood

November 8, 2022

On Saturday 5th November 2022 Charity Nature Vibezzz started their new 3 year “South London Forest School” community project with a free family Forest School activity in Knights Hill Wood, West Norwood, Lambeth. This new 3 year project is being funded through a £129.460 Reaching Communities grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. Through this funding … More Charity Nature Vibezzz start new 3 year project with free activity in West Norwood

Saturday Free Family Forest School in West Norwood will return after school half term

October 24, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz Saturday free family Forest School will take a break for Lambeth school half term. The Saturday afternoon sessions will restart 2pm to 4pm on 5th November 2022 in Knights Hill Wood, SE27. These drop-in activity sessions are open to everyone, come along enjoy the fun activities and help protect a beautiful woodland … More Saturday Free Family Forest School in West Norwood will return after school half term

Nature Vibezzz Free Family Forest School on Streatham Common closes for school half term.

October 20, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz free family Forest School on Streatham Common closes for the school half term and shall restart 10am to 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd November 2022. The free family Forest School sessions are aimed at at families with pre-school and home educated children. This week families learnt about how to identify trees on … More Nature Vibezzz Free Family Forest School on Streatham Common closes for school half term.

Last Saturday Family Forest School at Knights Hill Wood

October 17, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz will run the last of their current programme of free Saturday family Forest School sessions at Knights Hill Wood in West Norwood, The session will be from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday 22nd October 2022. Come along and join us the last activity session at this site for while, join in the … More Last Saturday Family Forest School at Knights Hill Wood

Last October free Family Wednesday Forest School at Streatham Common

October 13, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz will run the last of their popular Streatham Common free Family Forest School activities at 10am to 12 noon on Wednesday 19th October 2022. These free and fun Forest School activity sessions are aimed at families with pre-school and home educated children. All the sessions are drop-in and everyone is welcome to … More Last October free Family Wednesday Forest School at Streatham Common

No Nature Vibezzz Sessions on Saturday 1st October 2022

September 27, 2022

Charity Nature Vibezzz is not running Saturday sessions this week, the free family Forest School in Knights Hill Wood will be back 2pm to 4pm on Saturday 8th October 2022. Our last free family Forest School session was in Knights Hill Wood on Saturday 24th September 2022. Families activities included litter picking the woodland, hunting … More No Nature Vibezzz Sessions on Saturday 1st October 2022

Children make fairy houses on Streatham Common

September 22, 2022

10am to 12 noon on Wednesday 21st September 2022 charity Nature Vibezzz ran a free family Forest School activity session aimed at pre-school children and home educated children. The sessions started with free play in the woodland at Streatham Common followed by a nature scavenger hunt on a walk around Streatham Common. The children then … More Children make fairy houses on Streatham Common