Community Gardens

Brockley Station Community Gardens was established in 2000 as a way of creating a more engaged active community through events and spaces. The garden you see today was developed in partnership with BCAG, Lewisham Council and Network Rail. It was designed and planted in 2010 by local volunteers and is cared for by the group. We have colourful flower beds, a woodland area and a herb garden, as well as seating and chilling out areas in amongst nature.

The SLBI has an extensive botanical library, herbarium (dried plant collection), lecture room, as well as a beautiful botanical garden. Situated in Tulse Hill, the SLBI runs botanical events, talks, walks and educational activities

London in Bloom is a UK charity and community campaign that runs the annual London in Bloom programme to encourage greening, horticulture and community environmental improvement across Greater London. It supports volunteer groups, local authorities, schools, businesses and residents to enhance parks, squares, streets and green spaces, increase biodiversity and improve quality of life through gardening, planting and sustainable environmental activities, and it also runs competitions and recognition schemes as part of the regional “Bloom” movement linked to the national Britain in Bloom campaign.

A community growing project and local event space in SE15. The project seeks to activate the existing and create new public spaces with the community along Rollins Street and Winslade Estate, focused on greening, cultural and community infrastructure, food growing, education and recreation to explore alternative approaches to community cohesion and just futures. 

Capital Growth is London's largest food growing network, with over 2,000 gardens throughout the city. We offer in-kind support to people who grow their own food in London, including providing access to discounted training, networking events, support with growing to sell and discounts on equipment. Joining our network is free and new ideas or offers of support are always most welcome.

Devonshire Road Nature Reserve is a volunteer-run urban nature reserve and wildlife habitat in Forest Hill, south London, dedicated to conserving and enhancing biodiversity within an old railway cutting that forms part of the Forest Hill to New Cross Gate line. It comprises woodland, meadows, ponds and a wildlife garden hosting a variety of native plants, insects, amphibians and birds and runs regular open days, events and educational activities for the local community

The Friends of the Road Nature Reserve (FoGRNR), objectives are: To promote, maintain and enhance the indigenous wildlife and botanical value of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve and its educational use for the public.

A group of local residents from Hither Green, Lee, and Southeast London working towards creating more low-traffic spaces to enable walking, cycling, and public transport access, aligning with Lewisham Council’s Transport Strategy. They provide information on what Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are and Low Traffic Neighbourhood Plans.

Wild Cat Wilderness is a community green space in Catford coordinated by the Lewisham Local, which is a local charity. It is a natural wilderness off Catford Hill, which you can help shape and get involved in by volunteering. It is your community space where you can explore nature and wildlife, play or relax in its peacefulness, learn new outdoor skills or crafts, share and enjoy the space with other local people of all ages, cultures, faiths and abilities. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Lewisham Local is a community-focused organisation that supports the Lewisham Voluntary sector. They specialise in grant application support and a gateway to local funding, which it sometimes administrated by the organisation. Leweisham Local fosters collaboration among individuals, groups, businesses, and organisations to build healthier, happier communities. It promotes giving and sharing resources, skills, and expertise while raising awareness of community needs. They support voluntary groups through events, projects, and communications. It champions asset-based development and enhances the impact and sustainability of local initiatives, ensuring Lewisham thrives by maximizing its existing strengths and resources.

NCL is a voluntary agency with a small team that provides a gateway to nature for Lewisham residents, schools and organisations. NCL has links to local parks, the forest school, nature reserves and other outdoor nature projects NCL runs their own projects and projects with partner organisations.

Good Food Lewisham is a borough-wide partnership that brings together residents, community organisations, businesses, and public services to support healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food systems in Lewisham. Established in 2016, the network works to address food inequality, improve public health, reduce food waste, and support local food initiatives. One of its key projects is the Lewisham Community Food Mapping initiative, which helps residents connect with local food support and growing networks. The map highlights food giving projects, community meals, food growing and Right to Grow spaces, community gardens, Good Food businesses, Healthy Start retailers, wholesale fruit and vegetable suppliers, and local markets.