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April 2019
Nature Explorers (under 5s) 2
Become a nature explorer at Brockwell Greenhouses! Explore our woodland, walled garden and natural kitchen...what will you find? Connect with the natural world through play at this free flow afternoon, where you might hunt for mini beasts, collect materials to make a wild crown or craft magical clay creatures. This session is for children under 5. Healthy snack provided. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please…
Find out more »How to be a Gardener 2
It's time to get gardening at the Greenhouses! Join us on a treasure hunt around the garden to spot garden implements and match them to gardening tasks. Help us dig, tidy and sort our spring garden, plant bee friendly flowers and look after the worms in our wormery. Then make yourself a recycled plant pot, and plant a seed to take home and grow. This a family workshop for children of all ages. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This…
Find out more »Story Stompers on Thursdays
Stomp along to Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses for our Thursday morning preschoolers’ group! Join us for storytelling and explore the gardens and enjoy natural play and craft with Helen – whatever the weather. Thursday's 9.15am - 10.30am. Recommended for children aged 2-4 yrs. We particularly encourage older carers and grandparents to take part in these Thursday sessions with their 2 to 4 year olds, and enjoy stories old and new in the garden. If you have a favourite story from…
Find out more »Propagation with Cat and Chris
We aim to grow a lot of plants this year and we need your help. Every Thursday between 11.00 and 2.00 we'll be sowing, feeding, pricking out, transplanting and dressing these plants to get them ready for sale both on our plant stand and at the Herne Hill Farmers market. You'll learn to do all these things and to nurture tiny seeds into attractive plants ready for our visitors and customers.
Find out more »Spring into Easter!
Join us at the Greenhouses for some Easter fun in the garden with Cathy. Explore our lovely Spring garden on a nature treasure hunt, paint your own garden pebble, and sow your very own sunflower seed to take home. Suitable for under 7's. £5 per child/£2.50 low income This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please provide ages of children and details of any allergies, medical conditions or additional needs in the ‘additional…
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