Events
We host a variety of events locally and also share information here about events organised by our members and partners in the community.
Please see below for more information.
Tree Care Event in Morden Park
Join us as we return to Morden Park on Saturday 3 May to care for the 1,600 tree saplings planted to date, as part of our ongoing campaign to double tree cover in Merton.
All welcome!
Planting is just the beginning - why does tree care matter?
Tree care involves weeding and adding mulch around tree saplings. This is an essential part of trees' early growth, and gives them the best chance to thrive as weeds compete with saplings for water, sunlight, and nutrients.
This initiative is part of our campaign to double tree cover in Merton.
This Event hosted Merton Friends of the Earth with the support from Merton Tree Wardens and in partnership with Friends of Morden Park.
What you'll do:
During the event, volunteers will help us look after the young tree saplings by weeding and adding mulch around them.
Date, location and time:
Date: Saturday, 3 May
Location: Morden Park, near ID Verde Depot
Time: We're offering two 2-hour sessions to give everyone the opportunity to take part. Sessions are 9:30am - 11:30am and 11:30am to 1:30pm. Please register for your preferred session.
How to take part:
Everyone is welcome - no experience needed! Training and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves.
Please register for your preferred session following links above. By registering you help us plan for the right number and size of tools, and we can keep you updated with event details. Registration is free!
What to bring/ wear:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
A drink and snack (optional) - tree care is thirsty work, but rewarding!
Come along to meet like-minded people and make a real impact in your local community.
Questions?
If you have any queries , feel free to email us at mertonfoe@gmail.com
Wimbledon Common Nature Club
Monthly hands on activities with nature, from making bird feeders to examining life under a microscope, this nature club is ran by the founder of Merton FoE community group, Auriel Glanville.
Sessions take place on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and 12 noon. Suitable for 6 to 14 year olds. Parents are welcome to come along.
Attendance is free, although we do welcome donations towards equipment and invited guests.
Wimbledon Common Nature Club
Monthly hands on activities with nature, from making bird feeders to examining life under a microscope, this nature club is ran by the founder of Merton FoE community group, Auriel Glanville.
Sessions take place on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and 12 noon. Suitable for 6 to 14 year olds. Parents are welcome to come along.
Attendance is free, although we do welcome donations towards equipment and invited guests.
Pollinators Planting Event in Lower Morden Lane
Pollinators Planting on Verges in Morden
Volunteer with Merton Friends of the Earth on Sat 26 April to weed, plant & care for pollinator-friendly verges in Lower Morden Lane.
All welcome. No experience needed – just bring gloves & good vibes!
Wimbledon Common Nature Club
Monthly hands on activities with nature, from making bird feeders to examining life under a microscope, this nature club is ran by the founder of Merton FoE community group, Auriel Glanville.
Sessions take place on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and 12 noon. Suitable for 6 to 14 year olds. Parents are welcome to come along.
Attendance is free, although we do welcome donations towards equipment and invited guests.
Tree Planting Event in Morden Park
Tree Planting Event in Morden Park, London, SM4
Hosted by Merton Friends of the Earth in collaboration with Merton Tree Wardens and Friends of Morden Park.
Join us as we return to Morden Park on Saturday 8 March to plant 350 tree saplings as part of our ongoing campaign to double tree cover in Merton. To date, we have planted and cared for over 1,200 trees in this park.
Everyone is welcome - no experience needed! Training and tools will be provided. This is a free event.
We're offering two 2-hour sessions to give everyone the opportunity to take part. Please register for your preferred session to help us plan quantity of tools required.
Wimbledon Common Nature Club
Monthly hands on activities with nature, from making bird feeders to examining life under a microscope, this nature club is ran by the founder of Merton FoE community group, Auriel Glanville.
Sessions take place on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and 12 noon. Suitable for 6 to 14 year olds. Parents are welcome to come along.
Attendance is free, although we do welcome donations towards equipment and invited guests.
Monthly Meeting
Join Merton Friends of the Earth for our Monthly Meeting to hear all our news first hand, take part in our actions or discuss local projects. All welcome!
We often meet one evening in the last week of the month at either the community pub The Sultan in Colliers Wood, or Morden Brook in Morden.
Meet Deputy London Mayor for the Environment and Energy
Join us at Friends of the Earth headquarters in Stockwell for a meeting with Mete Coban, the Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Energy.
It will be a chance to ask questions, and put forward ideas and suggests for how the Mayor of London could do more to tackle the climate emergency.
This is an event for Merton Friends of the Earth members only.
Please make this your priority this February, and email us at mertonfoe@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Places are limited!
'Trump's Climate Disaster' Protest
Trump’s Climate Disaster Protest in London January 2025
Nov 24 Tree Care Event
We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.
Sept 24 Tree Care Event
We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.
People Not Profit Demonstration - Sept 2024
People Not Profit Demonstration, September 2024, London
June 24 Tree Care Event
We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.
Tree Care Event
We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.
Merton & Wandsworth Hustings/ Election Debate - London Assembly Candidates
This May 2024, the London Assembly (LA) will be elected along with a new London Mayor.
You are invited to this Election Debate Event on 11 April 2024 to come and hear the candidates for Merton & Wandsworth share their positions on key environmental issues pertinent to our local area. You will also have the chance to put questions to the candidates and hear the concerns of other voters in your community.
This is a free event. All welcome to attend.
Tree Sapling Planting Event
Join us for this annual tree sapling planting event in Morden Park on 16 March and help us get to 1,000 trees in Merton.
All welcome! Tools provided.
To attend, please register following links below for morning (9:30 to 11:30am) or afternoon (12 to 2pm) session.
Tree Care Event
Join us to care for the 850+ tree saplings we’ve planted in Morden Park over the past few years.
Tree Care & Picnic
Join us to care for the 850+ tree saplings we’ve planted in Morden Park over the past few years.