Groundwork West Midlands

We are stronger together. We are a team. We are a community. We are Groundwork West Midlands. #CommunitySpirit #GWWMCommunity #OneGreenStepAtATime 💚

🌿 National Wetlands Day 🌿 Wetlands support biodiversity, reduce flooding and help tackle climate change. At Groundwork West Midlands Country Parks, they help nature and communities thrive 💚#NationalWetlandsDay #Wetlands #Biodiversity

⚠️ Storm Chandra Update Storm Chandra is moving across the West Midlands. Please take extra care if you’re visiting our country parks, as conditions may change quickly 🌬️🌧️ Our rangers are working hard to look after the parks and keep everyone safe.

Sundays at The People’s Patch 🌿 Gentle wellbeing walk, soup & hot drinks. 🗓 Every Sunday from 11 Jan | ⏰ 12:30–2pm 📍 Alan Higgs Centre, Coventry (by the Skate Park) Free, open to all (children accompanied).

Happy New Year!🎆 Thank you to everyone who has supported our work last year - it makes a real difference. Wishing you all a safe and positive year ahead.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Groundwork West Midlands. Wishing everyone a peaceful, safe, and happy holiday🎄 Our offices will be closed until January 5th 2026

🌍 Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌍 Volunteers are at the ❤️ of Groundwork West Midlands — helping create greener, safer, stronger communities. Want to get involved? 📧 WMVolunteer@groundwork.org.uk #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteers #GroundworkWM #MakeADifference

🌡️ Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay Groundwork’s Green Doctors help households stay warm and reduce bills with free, practical energy advice — at home, by phone, or in workshops. 💚🏡 If you or someone you know needs support, get in touch: 📩 wmgreendoctor@groundwork.org.uk

🧶 Sun 23 Nov | 1:30–3:30pm Join us for a family-friendly arts & crafts session with Creative Kindness, plus a relaxed gardening activity. All ages welcome! 🌿🎨 All children must be supervised. #CreativeKindness #ArtsAndCrafts #CommunityEvent #GetCreative #Wellbeing

🌺 Honouring Remembrance Day | November 11 Today, we pause to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. Their courage and dedication remind us of the importance of peace, freedom, and unity.

Last week, The People’s Patch welcomed the Groundwork UK Youth Advisory Board! 🪴🌳🐝🎨 Planters built, dead hedge made, bug hotel created & raised beds decorated. 📸 Photos by volunteer Eva, learning digital marketing skills. 💚 #Volunteering #Community

🎃 Kids from CV Life Holiday Club got creative at The People’s Patch, designing and carving pumpkins before heading off on a bug hunt! 🍂🐞 Outdoor play sparks creativity, confidence & a love for nature. 🌿💚 #ThePeoplesPatch #Coventry #CVLife #OutdoorLearning #PumpkinCarving

🌍💚 It’s #WorldSustainabilityDay! At GWWM, we’re helping build a greener future — from our parks and community gardens to bug hunts that teach children the importance of nature. 🐞🌱 Small actions. Big impact. 💚 #Sustainability #GoGreen #Community #GWWM #Nature

🌿 Huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers + community members who joined us at the Waterworks Estate Community Garden! 💚 Your hard work+ teamwork made the space bloom. Together we’re growing a greener, friendlier community! 🌱✨ #CommunityGarden #Groundwork #GreenSpaces

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate🎇 For more information on the celebration, please see the link below; bbc.co.uk/newsround/arti…

🌿 Join us at the Community Garden Day! 📅 25 Oct | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Waterworks Estate, B16 9AQ Get involved in planting, weeding & spotting mini beasts! 🐛🌱 A fun, free event for all ages — everyone welcome! 💚 #CommunityGarden #BirminghamEvents #GrowTogether

🍽️ The Clean Plate Project – FREE 6-week cooking & wellbeing course for adults in recovery (Sandwell). 👨‍🍳 Cook together 🥦 Eat well 🧠 Support recovery 📍 Great Bridge Library 🗓️ Starts Wed 15 Oct | 1–3PM 📧 cookandeatwell@groundwork.org.uk #RecoverySupport #Sandwell

🧠🌿 World Mental Health Day 🌿🧠 Nature is powerful. A walk in the park, birdsong, or a deep breath of fresh air can ease stress & lift your mood. If you need support, you're not alone. Help is available: birminghammind.org

📢 New or expecting a baby? The HuB team are hosting relaxed drop-in sessions for parents! ☕💬 📍Check our dates & locations ✉️ Can’t make it? Email us — we’ll help! ✨ Support for you & your family 💛 #ParentSupport #TheHuB #NewParents #FamilyHelp

🌿 Last week, corporate volunteers supported Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens by removing old box hedges to make way for a new sustainable border. 🤝 Interested in Groundwork West Midlands’ volunteers helping at your site? Fill out the form: form.jotform.com/252573109154354 #CSR

🦔 We wrapped up our final #GWWM volunteering session at Silverdale Hedgehog Rescue! Our team helped by: ✅ Clearing brambles ✅ Building a natural barrier ✅ Improving space for rescue work 🌿 #Volunteering #CSR #WildlifeRescue #CommunityImpact #HedgehogRescue