Community Open Week: Friday 24 May 2024
Join us for an exciting line-up of community activities at Kew Gardens.
The event is open to community groups new to Kew Gardens and existing Community Access Scheme members.
You’ll be free to explore the Gardens independently and take part in scheduled Community Open Week activities.
All Community Open Week activities are subject to availability.
There is no pre-booking required for any activities on this day.
Trees in folklore
10.30am to 11.30am
Suitable for all ages.
Join a talk by Sandra Lawrence, author of 'Kew: Witch's Forest', to explore the myths and legends of trees and their cities, the world's forests.
Plant science
Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Take part in some fun games and activities to learn about the incredible world of plants, developed by Kew Science students.
Kew community exhibition
Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Visit an exhibition sharing some of the brilliant artwork created by our regular programme participants.
Roots of Connection: Kew community art project
Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Help create a giant community artwork which will grow before your very eyes! Led by artist Maraid Mcewan, join in this participatory activity to explore networks, nature and creativity.
Self-guided resources
Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Explore the Gardens and get creative with a range of self-guided activities and resources, including scavenger hunts, art packs and more.
Shared problems, shared solutions
Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
We can't solve the climate crisis without disability access. We can't end world hunger without gender equality. Explore how the challenges we face are interconnected and share the solutions that you would like to see.
Kew in focus
10.30am to 11.30am, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, and 3pm to 4pm
Suitable for adults, young people and children aged 8+.
'Connect to nature through the lens of a camera. No previous experience necessary, just bring yourself, your mobile device with a camera, an eye for detail and we will do the rest!
Lino printing plants
Drop-in: 12pm to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Create a colourful lino print and learn about the clever ways in which nature thrives through supporting networks.
Companion planting
Drop-in: 12pm to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Come and learn how plants can help each other, with this hands-on activity to unlock some of nature's secrets.
Collage garden
Drop-in: 12pm to 4pm
Suitable for all ages.
Create your own ‘garden’ at Kew and contribute to a larger artwork with our Mental Health & Wellbeing staff network members.
Trinity Laban Singing for Parkinson’s Choir
12.30pm to 1pm
Suitable for all ages.
Listen and be moved by the wonderful sounds of Trinity Laban’s Singing for Parkinson's choir. Covering well-known classics, the choir will invite you to sing along or simply enjoy the music!