Join our NEW project and get closer to nature

at the People’s Community Garden
Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich IP2 8RE

Learn how to grow and garden sustainably

Maintain and develop habitat for wildlife

Take part in beekeeping

Record and monitor species

Volunteer for Nature – Mondays 10 am to 12 noon

Beekeeping – Mondays 12.30pm to 2.30pm: Apiary and Bee Garden

If you represent a group which would like to take part in nature-based activities at our site or out in the community – please get in touch

For more information and to get involved, please contact ActivGardens Development Manager Susannah Robirosa susannah@activlives.org.uk Mobile: 07530 407302 or call ActivLives Office 01473 345350

Wild About Nature is a project to involve our local community in caring for nature and the environment where we live.The project will give us regular contact with nature, right on our doorsteps, to engender a sense of delight and responsibility for the natural world, foster an understanding of key issues, and develop important skills related to caring for the environment.The project will bring us together to grow and garden sustainably, maintain and develop areas for wildlife, and learn about beekeeping.

By participating, we can improve our physical and mental health and wellbeing, learn skills and gain confidence, and become an active part of our community.

Together we will improve local biodiversity by investigating what we have, researching what we could do improve it, and taking positive action – building a green wave from our community garden outwards into our gardens and community green spaces and onto our doorsteps and balconies!

ActivLives would like to thank National Lottery players for making this work possible.

Wild About Nature Course

Learn more about nature, get involved in practical activities, and find out what we can do to help the environment in a free four-week course at our inspiring community garden.

You will also develop skills and take part in activities to promote health and wellbeing as part of a welcoming group.

Location: The People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich IP2 8RE

Dates: Mondays 5^th, 12^th, 19^th & 26^th October 2026

Time: 10am to 12 noon

• Develop new skills
• Learn about wildlife & species ID
• Maintain and build wildlife habitat
• Connect with Nature through eco-therapy
• Care for your local environment

• The session is followed by an open beekeeping session – bring a packed lunch and stay on to take part 12.30-2.30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: The course is aimed at adults 16+.

Please book your place by contacting: Project officer Phoebe Hyett phoebe@activlives.org.uk Mobile: 07756 533424 or ActivLives 01473 345350

We look forward to welcoming you!