For the Love of Food

Time: 9:30am - 3pm
Join us for "For the Love of Food", a day of inspiration, community, and hands-on learning in the heart of nature.
Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a curious beginner, this event will show you how to cultivate your own delicious fruits and vegetables—even in small urban spaces.
Come explore how nature-friendly and climate-resilient food growing can transform our communities and bring people together. This event is part of our wider For the Love of... series, which celebrates the connection between people, place, and planet.
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Welcome & Arrivals. Settle in and get to know the space and your fellow attendees.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Workshop Introduction & Tour.
Explore the food growing area and orchard as we introduce ideas around sustainable growing practices and building resilience through gardening.
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Hands-On Activities.
Get your hands in the soil.
You will:
- Build a herb spiral and learn about its benefits
- Harvest fresh produce for a salad
- Create a planting schedule
- Plant seedlings in the allotment
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
Enjoy a relaxed lunch, ask questions, and explore the nature reserve.
2:30 PM – 2:35 PM
Event Close
Why Attend?
- Learn to grow food in small or urban spaces
- Discover climate-friendly gardening techniques
- Connect with like-minded people in a beautiful natural setting
- Take practical steps toward a more resilient future
This event is FREE. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Please reserve your place on eventbrite.
Wolf Fields Urban Nature Reserve is located behind the Lavish Lounge takeaway (formerly the Wolf Lounge public House) on 170 Norwood Road, Southall, UB2 4JT. Entrance is via the alleyway / "Public Footpath" between Wolf Fields Park and the Lavish Lounge.
Don’t miss this chance to grow, learn, and connect.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Location:
Wolf Fields Urban Nature Reserve,
Norwood Road,
Southall,
UB2 4JS
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