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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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Gardening and nature work is sneaky exercise: digging, lifting, carrying, and plenty of steps. It can also boost your mood. In Waltham Forest there are Friends of Parks groups, allotments, and volunteering that get you moving while helping green spaces.
Nature Conservation Volunteering – Lloyd Park (Green Gym)
What: Outdoor conservation volunteering with The Conservation Volunteers
Who: All
When: Fridays, 10.45am to 2pm
Where: Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Cost: Free
Contact: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk | Phone: 07740 899645
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Nature Conservation Volunteering – Leyton Jubilee Park (Green Gym)
What: Free outdoor conservation volunteering sessions
Who: All
When: Thursdays, 10.45am to 2pm
Where: Leyton Jubilee Park, Seymour Road, E10 7LX
Cost: Free
Contact: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk | Phone: 07740 899645
Find out more about Nature Conservation Volunteering – Leyton Jubilee Park (Green Gym)
Biodiversity Action Team
What: Help wildlife in parks and woodlands with practical conservation tasks
Who: All
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 5pm
Where: Borough-wide (e.g., Pimp Hall Nature Reserve, Low Hall Woods)
Cost: Free
Contact: david.allen@tcv.org.uk | Phone: 07917 267573
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Lloyd Park Volunteer Gardening
What: Tend the William Morris Garden with friendly volunteers
Who: All
When: Thursdays, 10am to 2pm
Where: Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Cost: Free
Contact: lloydpark.vols@groundwork.org.uk | Phone: 07912 271961
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Chingford Green Gym
What: Conservation volunteering for health and wellbeing
Who: All
When: Weekly
Where: Chingford
Cost: Free
Contact: chingfordgreengym@gmail.com
Highams Park Snedders
What: Outdoor conservation and nature work around Highams Park Lake
Who: Adults
When: Ongoing
Where: Highams Park Lake
Cost: Free
Find out more about Highams Park Snedders
GoodGym Waltham Forest Missions
What: Group rides combined with community volunteering tasks
Who: Adults and Teens
When: Weekly
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Find out more about GoodGym Waltham Forest Missions
Leyton Boundary Garden
What: Community gardening club
Who: All
When: Wednesdays, 4pm to 7pm; Saturdays, 10am to 1pm (March to November)
Where: Brewster Road, Leyton
Cost: Free
Find out more about Leyton Boundary Garden
Our Pastures Community Gardens
What: Gardening sessions for all
Who: All
When: Saturdays, 11am to 2pm
Where: Our Pastures Community Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: gardening@ourpastures.org
Community Apothecary Waltham Forest
What: Garden volunteer sessions
Who: All
When: Weekly
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Free
Find out more about Community Apothecary Waltham Forest
Wellbeing in the Garden
What: Relaxing gardening sessions
Who: All
When: Fridays, 12pm to 2pm
Where: Hawkwood Plant Nursery, 115 Hawkwood Crescent, E4 7UH
Cost: Free (just turn up)
Find out more about Wellbeing in the Garden
Church Lane Community Garden
What: Grow vegetables, herbs, and fruit using organic methods
Who: All
When: Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm to 4pm (Saturdays only in December and January)
Where: Harold Road, E11 4QY
Cost: Free
Contact: cg@transitionleytonstone.org.uk
Leyton Orient Trust Community Gardening
What: Raised bed gardening project
Who: All
When: Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm
Where: Russell Road, Bakers Arms, E10 7ES
Cost: Free
Contact: enquiries@leytonorienttrust.org
St Mary's Church, Walthamstow
What: Volunteering gardening sessions under expert guidance
Who: All
When: Tuesdays to Fridays, 1pm to 4pm
Where: 8 Church End, London E17 9RJ
Cost: Free
Contact: tim@stmaryswalthamstow.org