Join the Avon Wildlife Trust team at Grow Wilder, for a special celebration of people, nature and community.

Expect an inspiring and relaxed gathering filled with nature connection, warming food and an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful Grow Wilder volunteers and Grow Leaders who make our work so special and purposeful.

This free event is open to all, especially volunteers, people curious to learn more about our urban nature reserve, and past, present and future Grow Leaders. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with people involved with Grow Wilder, and get a taster of the Grow Leader course.

Celebrating our Grow Leaders

We are honoured to showcase the current graduates of our flagship Grow Leader course. This transformative course teaches agroecological skills, personal growth and community leadership, by learning on the land and in the classroom. The training has kick-started many green careers, deepened nature connection and understand and created positive change in their communities.

Hear more about their journeys, achievements, and practical learnings. There’s an opportunity to ask questions about, and register for the next Grow Leader course, starting in April 2027.

Discover more at Grow Wilder

You will also be able to find out more about options for hiring spaces at Grow Wilder for your special event, party, or meeting, and our wildflower nursery shop will be open.

Please RSVP by booking your free place below.

A spread of vegetarian and vegan food will be provided, including wholesome soup made and grown on site.

Getting here:

We actively promote sustainable transport and are well connected to walking, cycling and bus routes. Check out the Frome Valley route from Eastville Park to Snuff Mills and you may spot a kingfisher or otter on your way in.

By bus:

M1, M3, M4, 46, 19 and 50. The Metrobus is only 10 mins from the city centre. There are bus stops surrounding the site, all within a moment’s walk to the entrance.

By car:

If coming by car, please use Begbrook Social Club which is 50 metres past our entrance (BS16 1HY). Please no parking onsite- we only have a small carpark which is reserved for works vehicles and people with mobility needs (please let us know if you want to reserve a space).

Address: Grow Wilder, 181 Frenchay Park Rd, Bristol, BS16 1HB.

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