🌍 Join Us in Parliament – Lobby for Climate Action

We’re taking part in a mass lobby of Parliament on Wednesday 9 July, calling on local MPs (Paul Kohler or Siobhain McDonagh, depending on where you live) to support a bold and ambitious Climate Action Plan.

Thousands will gather in Westminster to tell MPs: it’s time to protect what matters most — our health, nature, communities, and future. The day includes inspiring talks, nature walks, and a photocall opposite Parliament.

Paul Kohler has agreed to meet Wimbledon constituents at 15.30:

• Meet in the Central Lobby, Houses of Parliament

• You need to register beforehand on the Climate Coalition website: https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-change-forever

• Advice from the Climate Coalition: arrive 45' early to make sure you get through security.

🎟 If you are meeting another MP, you can sign up to attend and invite your local MP following this link

🌱 Also let Friends of the Earth know you’re coming here

We’re calling on MPs to:

1️⃣ Fund climate-hit communities

2️⃣ Cut bills, back UK jobs, and secure a greener, fairer future

3️⃣ Restore nature for a healthier planet

Let’s show up and speak out – together. 💚

Join Save Wimbledon Park group (SWP) at the High Court protest!

The judicial review challenging the GLA’s approval of the All England Club’s expansion plans will be heard at the High Court on 8–9 July, right in the middle of Wimbledon Fortnight – a golden opportunity for media coverage.

After 4 years and over £200k raised, SWP need to make an impact. A strong SWP presence on the morning of 8 July is vital. Join Merton FoE in supporting this milestone to protect London Green Spaces. You can meet us at the following locations:

📍 At Wimbledon Station at 7:30am to travel together to the Royal Courts of Justice

📍 Outside the courts on The Strand at 9am

🗣️🤡Let's be loud and visible - fancy dress, placards and banners - everything goes

This case sets a crucial precedent for protecting Metropolitan Open Land across London. Let’s show the courts and the media that Wimbledon Park & London Green Spaces matter.

💬 Slogans to inspire your banners:

“Green Not Greed” | “You Promised” | “Love Tennis, Hate Concrete”

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

We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.

We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.

We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.

Let’s travel together to this important demonstration.

We are returning to Morden Park to care for the 1,200 tree saplings planted to date.

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.