Join us at Friends of the Earth Headquarters in Vauxhall to meet our inspirational new CEO, Asad Rehman. Learn more about him here .
Hear his vision for the future of our movement and ask your questions in person. Please book your place by following the link below.

Join our regular monthly catch-up to share updates, discuss upcoming campaigns, and plan local actions. Everyone is welcome. It’s a great way to get involved and meet other members.

📆 Wednesday 29th October

🕐 From 7.30pm - 9pm

📍The Sultan Pub, Norman Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 1BT

This month we’ll be meeting after our tree care event in Morden Park. We hope to see you there!

📆 Saturday 4th October

🕐 From 1pm (after the tree care event)

📍In Morden Park Leisure Centre Cafe: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Unkfs7eiFMPce8P86

Join us as we return to Morden Park on Saturday 4 October 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, 4 October

Location: Morden Park. We meet in the car park off Hillcross Avenue, near the id verde depot (click here for Google Maps pin of the car park).

If you arrive after 9.30am and there’s no one in the car park, you can head to the spot where we’ll be which is just a few minutes walk away (click here for Google Map location).

Time: We're running one session from 9:30am - 12:30am.

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 using the link 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

🌳 Adopt a Tree - £5 Donation

As part of our fundraising initiative, you can adopt a tree for just £5. You'll receive a band to write your name and hang on the tree of your choice -a special way to show your support and connection.

Your donation helps us cover running costs and keep this important work going.

We are a community group run entirely by volunteers, with no funding from Merton Council, Friends of the Earth, or any other groups.Thank you for helping us grow a greener Merton!

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!

How to donate:

• Via Paypal: Click here for MertonFoE Paypal account

• Via JustGiving: Click here for our fundraising page

• Bank Transfer: please email us at mertonfoe@gmail.com for bank details

We also welcome volunteers to help with tree maintenance, event organisation, and other activities and campaigns to support a greener Merton.

What is Make Them Pay?  

Make Them Pay is an alliance representing millions of workers, citizens and communities across Britain. It has 3 key demands: 

1. Tax the super-rich 

2. Protect workers, not billionaires 

3. Make polluters pay 

More than 80 organisations are part of this alliance, ranging from Oxfam to the Fire Brigade Union, Patriotic Millionaires to Global Justice Now.  

On Saturday 20 September, Friends of the Earth will take part in a massive Make Them Pay demonstration in central London.  

Why is Friends of the Earth taking part?  

We’re joining the Make Them Pay demonstration because climate justice and economic justice go hand-in-hand. For too long, the richest people and most polluting corporations have profited while fuelling the climate crisis – and ordinary people are being left to pay the price as climate impacts become more and more evident in our daily lives. 

From oil and gas giants like Shell and BP locking us into an expensive, dirty energy system, to the richest 1% with their private jets and super yachts, who produce as much carbon as the poorest two-thirds of the world, the injustice is staggering.* Here in the UK, the wealthiest 10% produce 3 times the emissions of the poorest 10% of households.**
It’s time to make polluters and the millionaires investing in fossil fuels and high emission lifestyles pay for the damage they cause – and use that money to build a fairer, greener future: lower energy bills, warmer homes, cleaner air, affordable public transport, and well-paid green jobs. Many millionaires agree with us and support wealth taxes to fund public services. By joining the demonstration, Friends of the Earth is standing alongside climate justice, economic justice and social justice organisations to demand a fairer tax system, and real investment in people and the planet.  

Read Friends of the Earth guide on how taxing polluters can help fund climate action. 

Meeting point and time 

Our local group, Merton Friends of the Earth, will meet in Wimbledon station by the Ticket Office at 11am . We will travel together to Central London to meet other Friends Of the Earth London Network Groups, we will march together as part of the environmental bloc. Look out for our Friends of the Earth banners and t-shirts.

What to bring and wear  

• Friends of the Earth t-shirt if you have one, 

• Comfortable shoes – we’ll be on our feet for a while.  

• Reusable water bottle and snacks. 

• Weather-appropriate gear: raincoat/umbrella if wet, hat/sunscreen if sunny. 

• Travel card/contactless payment for getting around London. 

What to expect 

The rally will bring together climate, economic justice, and anti-austerity campaigners from across the UK. More than 70 organisations have signed up in support, alongside hundreds of other campaign activities happening globally as part of a coordinated day of action leading to COP30.  

• The march starts at 1pm and is 1.7 miles/ 2.7km long, from Portland Place to Parliament Square. We expect this to take 1.5 hours. There are accessible routes for anyone who would like to march a shorter distance, find them here.  

• A rally will start at 2.30pm in Parliament square. Speakers include Friends of the Earth’s chief executive, Asad Rehman.  

• The rally will finish at 4pm and participants will make their own way home.   

To find out more about the day and check out the route map, visit the Make Them Pay website.  

Health and safety  

While thousands of people take part in peaceful protest marches across the UK every year without incident, it is still important to know how to stay safe. Friends of the Earth guide to protest law is useful for anyone planning to take part in this demonstration, or any other marches. You should also make sure you’re familiar with the safeguarding guidance for local groups and know how to respond to incidents of violence and abuse. Additionally, all local action group activities should adhere to Friends of the Earths protest and non-violent action policy. 

When attending on 20 September please ensure you:  

• Follow instructions from rally stewards or organisers. 

• Keep hydrated and take breaks if you need to step out of the crowd. 

• Be aware of your surroundings, especially near traffic or when moving through large groups. 

• Keep your belongings secure and leave valuables at home if possible. You are responsible for your own possessions.  

• If you feel unwell or unsafe, let a Friends of the Earth staff member know immediately.  

• In an emergency, call 999 and inform rally stewards or police nearby.  

Join us as we return to Morden Park on Saturday 16 August 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, 16 August

Location: Morden Park. We meet in the car park off Hillcross Avenue, near the id verde depot (click here for Google Maps pin of the car park).

If you arrive after 9.30am and there’s no one in the car park, you can head to the spot where we’ll be which is just a few minutes walk away (click here for Google Maps pin of the tree care site).

Time: We're running one session from 9:30am - 12:30am.

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 using the link 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

🌍 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.