๐ฒ *SATURDAY SESSION 10:30 - 11:30AM* @ Barking Food Forest, Barking Riverside
Help install a new centre-piece terrace for the whole community to enjoy!
Location
Barking Food ForestFielders Crescent (corner of Ripplegate Walk)
Barking, Essex
IG11 0FU
Date and time
10:30 - 11:30๐ Barking Food Forest is the #1 commuity growing garden in Barking & Dagenham, providing garden space for residents to grow their own food and take part in a calendar of community activities.
๐ They have an ambitious and bold vision for the future that includes a new Japanese water garden, terrace, polytunnel, pavillion, irrigation system and outdoor kitchen. You have to see it to believe it.
๐ Join us on Saturday 13 June 2026 and meet some other cool locals, spend time in nature and get some physical activity. Get a taste by checking out our recent session at the Forest here on Insta
๐งค What Weโll Do
using tools to level the ground
help lift and move railway sleepers into position
weeding, litter picking, watering
No experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
๐ Timings
09:00 - (optional) meet at Barking Park cafe for Barking Park Run, a 5km run with 100s of other people. Supportive, inclusive and with walking option. Travel together after by public transport to Barking Food Forest
10:30am - meet at Barking Food Forest ready for instructions and safety briefing
10:35 - 11:25 - task time
11:25 - 11:30 โ wrap-up and high fives
11:30am โ finish (with the option to stay on and continue helping)
๐ Why It Matters
Barking Food Forest is undergoing a massive programme of ambitious and bold improvements to offer the community a real oasis of green, peace and calm amongst the concrete jungle of Barking Riverside.
New bathroom, outdoor kitchen, irrigation system, Japanese water garden , pavillion and greenhouse are just some of the many planned improvements
With your help, the garden will be ready to host even more outdoor activities: forest schools, school visits, planting, parties, animal visits, yoga, mindfulness, art workshops and much, much more! Weโll be returning over the winter to help with more missions
Come along for a relaxed and friendly morning of volunteering โ no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit, see you there!!
How are you getting there?
Who's going
Discussion
Location
Barking Food ForestFielders Crescent (corner of Ripplegate Walk)
Barking, Essex
IG11 0FU
Date and time
10:30 - 11:30Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Barking Food Forest
Fielders Crescent (corner of Ripplegate Walk)
Barking, Essex
IG11 0FU
Led by Steven
Barking & Dagenham Good Gym Area Activator; School engagement for TfL, founder Roding Rubbish, Barking Park run regular.
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
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