Global Generation

Global Generation is an educational charity, which works together with local children and young people, businesses, residents and families in Camden, Islington and Southwark to create healthy, integrated and environmentally responsible communities. Our work connects people of all ages to nature in the middle of the city. 

Somers Town 

Hello!Thank you for signing up for Twilight Building&nbsp;which kicks off at&nbsp;4 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. This is a drop in session for those who want to help with building the site after work or school. Getting There:We are located on the&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VFs9jT93djC1sJd27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triangle Site, N1 0AZ</a>. This is an active construction site located off York Way beside the Author building. The exact coordinates on What Three Words are&nbsp;<a href="https://what3words.com/trio.amused.clocks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trio.amused.clocks</a>. There is a gate at the entrance which should be open on arrival, but if you have any difficulties with access, please contact alice@globalgeneration.org.uk. What to expect:<ul><li>The event will run completely outside with a few covered areas. It will go ahead rain or shine so&nbsp;please come prepared for the weather. We recommend waterproof clothing if rain is forecast and hats and sunscreen if sunny.</li></ul> <ul><li>We require site boots to be worn on site at all times and have a set amount of pairs to share, so please wear socks or bring them with you. We suggest bringing clothes you don’t mind getting muddy or dirty -&nbsp;cob is messy business!</li></ul> <ul><li>While&nbsp;we will provide all the PPE you’ll need&nbsp;for the activities, feel free to bring your preferred gear, especially site boots, if you have them. Your own boots will always be more comfortable than ours!</li></ul> <ul><li>Our activities are suitable for people of all ages, including children&nbsp;as long as they are accompanied by an adult throughout.&nbsp;We will give lots of instructions so don’t worry about being a beginner. If you have any mobility or accessibility queries, feel free to email in advance or speak to the team on arrival.</li></ul> <ul><li>There may be some photography and video taken during the event to capture the site in full swing, please speak to a member of staff when you arrive if you don't want to be included.</li></ul> <ul><li>To reduce waste, please&nbsp;bring a water bottle and/or travel mug with you, if you have one.</li></ul>We can't wait to see you there!The Global Generation Team

Are you interested in working with natural materials and developing building skills on a live site?&nbsp; We are building three structures &amp; an amazing new habitat garden on a permanent site in the Kings Cross Development. Each of the structures champions a different natural, traditional craft and explores the value of regenerative design.&nbsp; With all our garden projects, like the Paper Garden most recently, we always involve the community in the build and this site is no different.&nbsp;Come join us at the #TriangleSite for an evening of learning new skills and practicing sustainable ways of building. Every Wednesday from March 12.&nbsp;

Triangle Site

Thank you for booking you Family Saturday session! We look forward to seeing you in the garden soon! If you have any questions please email us:With warmest regardsLindaM +44 7535 431350

What's on: 21 June&nbsp; Keeping Cool in the GardenHELP - we need all hands on deck from 10.30 to help us WATER our garden! We will be doing all fun things to stay cool&nbsp;<ul><li>Make a fun sun hat, decorate a fan, and of course eat ice lollies!&nbsp;</li><li>As part of our collaboration with the Crick&nbsp;Discovery Day we will be looking at things in the garden under the magnifying glass and see the world with fresh eyes!</li></ul> 28 June&nbsp; Grow Where You're Planted&nbsp;Fam Sat wanted to celebrate our fantastic neighbours over the years, The British Library, who let us convert their land behind the library into The Story Garden.&nbsp; <ul><li>We will be sharing with families the ancient gardening technique called '3 Sisters', a way of planting so that each plant supports the other (like families) whilst making the most of limited space (like different communities in urban settings).</li><li>On the day will be planting corn from different countries in a planting of corn ceremony,&nbsp;which we will create with families in the moment - popcorn style!&nbsp;</li><li>Fran the potter will be showing some lucky folks how to throw pots. We will be working (playing) with diverse types of clay dug up from up to 100m in the Story Garden by developers getting ready for the space's next life.&nbsp;Can you make a vegetable out of clay? Best three vegetables will be fired in the kiln then yours to keep!&nbsp;</li></ul> To find out more about how the Story of the Story Garden continues after we close, please see our <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/stories/the-story-garden-is-moving-not-closing">blog</a>&nbsp; See you soon!Linda and the Fam Sat Team

1 adult and 2+ children (depending on age of child) 

Story Garden

Do you love getting outside and getting your hands dirty? Are you interested in learning more about growing vegetables? Are you already a seasoned gardener with knowledge to share? Do you want to meet people in an informal and supportive environment? Whatever your level of gardening knowledge, you're welcome to join our friendly Gardening Club community at the Story Garden. All tools and equipment are provided, and free refreshments are served. What to expect <ul><li>During the summer season, sessions will start promptly at 4pm for us to share tea together in our beautiful Roundhouse building which is straight ahead of you as you enter the garden.</li><li>We leave space for introductions and contemplation at the start of the session before moving into gardening activities, to encourage participants to get to know each other as well as the garden.</li><li>We also have a check-out at the end for people to reflect on what they've learnt or gained from the session.</li><li>If you have any particular needs which may require additional support, please do let us know when you book.</li></ul> Please note, this session is aimed at adults. Children and young people under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This is a community volunteering session - if you're a group of colleagues looking to come and work in the garden together, then we'd recommend booking a <a href="https://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/get-involved/businesses/corporate-volunteering-days" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corporate Volunteering session</a> which can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.

Hello, thanks for signing up to the Paper Garden's Community Gardening Sessions programme! We will get in touch with you shortly to confirm your attendance, now and for future sessions too.Thanks and all the bestSeth

A series of evening classes of practical garden tasks and knowledge sharing, mixed with seasonal presentations about garden theory. This is free and open to Southwark residents.

Paper Garden

Join us for an evening on the water getting to know and taking care of the herbs and plants growing on board our Floating Garden barge. These sessions run monthly as a space to share knowledge and stories as we plant, propagate and harvest together. All tools and equipment are provided as well as refreshments. Please note, this session is aimed at adults. Children and young people under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Twilight Gardening at the Floating Garden

Global Generation

Global Generation

Somers Town Gardening Group

Twilight Building at The Triangle

Gardening Club at the Story Garden

Family Saturdays

PG Community Growers fortnightly

Twilight Gardening at the Floating Garden