Wild Cat Wilderness are running a project entitled Digging the Dirt – the world beneath your feet from March to June 2026. As part of the project at the Wild Cat Wilderness there will be a Soil Festival 18th April and a Summer Solstice Exhibition to show any creative outputs from the project 20/21st June.
There are several opportunities for gardens/ greenspaces to get involved
Become a Soil Hero
If you are part of a local group we are looking for people to help with project and spread the word. WCW will provide some training and information all about soil health so you can pass this onto others on the 8th March at the Orchard Gardens. For more information and to enrol (x1 person per garden/greenspace) please email Maria wcw@rgtb.org.uk
Take part in “Soiled”
Check your soil health by burying some calico for x4 weeks and participate in a collective community piece of art to be exhibited at the Summer Solstice Exhibition. WCW will provide the calico and instructions and then you return the results back to us to form part of a communal art piece.
Lewisham open gardens day
Be part of a self-guided trail across the borough of greenspaces with an open day and map in conjunction with Good Food Lewisham on the 19th April.
Hands on workshops, talks and films about soil, sustainable gardening, growing advice and composting. Dates to be announced. WCW are also looking for local experts to get involved so get in touch.
Grow a bee friendly plant or herb
Sow some seeds to plant at you greenspace. WCW will provide the seeds and instructions.
They are also open to ideas and attach a summary of the project. To get involved with any of these free opportunities please email Maria
wcw@rgtb.org.uk – with the subject matter ‘Digging the Dirt’ and which garden/greenspace you are part of.
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