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Events This Month
Fri 16 JanPebble Mill Forest GardenJoin us to care for this beautiful forest garden space. Even in January the grass continues to grow and there is weeding to do. We will continue to care for the forest garden throughout the winter.
Sat 17 JanBirmingham Brewing CompanyOur Stirchley Wassail is back at Birmingham Brewing Co. for 2026 and is bigger than ever! We have a fantastic line up of music, poetry, and dance to get us going, as well as stalls from charities around Birmingham.
Mon 19 JanKingdom Forest GardenToday is a different kind of Start The Week, and the soft fruit pruning begins - join us to tackle the jostas, currants, gooseberries and more!
Tue 20 JanWillows GreenPlanting a street orchard at Willows Green in front gardens in the Cannon Hill neighbourhood of Balsall Heath.
Tue 20 JanBalsall Heath City FarmTuesday 20th January – 10 am to 12 pm @ Balsall Heath City Farm Forest Garden. Winter Pruning Workshop. Join us for our second winter pruning with city farm. Learn new skills and enjoy a hot, vegetarian, meal after the work is done!
Wed 21 JanHighfield HallToday we will clear a patch of ground where a NEW Forest Garden will be started! We will be dreaming of the future forest garden as well as creating a space in which it will grow.
Thu 22 JanBeilby Road OrchardLearn with us and share your skills for this winter pruning workshop!
Thu 22 JanThe Green Forest GardenJoin us for our regular Thursday sessions as we continue to clear and prepare space for more trees! All welcome!
Thu 22 JanAnawimContinuing our espalier planting along a 12m south facing wall.
Fri 23 JanPebble Mill Forest GardenEvery year the amount of pruning work grows as the trees get bigger - help to shape the future of this beautiful garden and learn some new skills as well!
Sat 24 JanKingdom Forest GardenJoin us today to bring some new specimens to the garden. There will be plenty of planting to carry out - it'll be fun. We look forward to seeing you here, and if you aren't normally available on the
Sun 25 JanSwanshurst ParkAlongside friends and partners The Friends of Swanshurst Park, after the success of the 2025 orchard planting, we are adding a second orchard to the park! Join us if you can!
Mon 26 JanKingdom Forest GardenWe continue to develop the site, keep paths tidy and weed where necessary. There is never a shortage of work. A lovely way to begin the week.
Tue 27 JanHazelwell Riverbank OrchardAnother chance to learn some basic fruit tree pruning techniques.
Tue 27 JanCalthorpe Old OrchardTree Planting Session in Calthorpe Park's Old Orchard.
Wed 28 JanThe People's PlotAnd more! A busy morning - we'll be at the gate of the allotments just before 9.30 am, call/text to let us know you’re there.
Wed 28 JanReaside Forest GardenAn open to all session that we run regularly. Winter work may include tree planting, and there will always be a chance to share a hot drink together, and perhaps a meal.
Thu 29 JanSouthern Drive Forest GardenJoin us for our regular Thursday sessions as we continue to take care of this beautiful green space. All welcome!
Fri 30 JanPebble Mill Forest GardenJoin us to care for this beautiful forest garden space. Even in January the grass continues to grow and there is weeding to do. We will continue to care for the forest garden throughout the winter.
Sat 31 JanHazelwell Nut GroveToday we will be planting some additional nut trees into the grove. Join us to advance the development of this future food supply for Stirchley. Open to all, but we especially welcome people living adjacent to the si
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