Activities & Stewardship

Events & Volunteering on the Commons

Free forest schools, practical conservation sessions, and community activities organised by the Commons Conservators, proudly supported by The Friends.

Official Calendar • Organised by The Conservators

Upcoming Activities on the Commons

All events and volunteering sessions are organised by the Commons Conservators under the 1890 Act and are free and open to everyone in our community.

Children exploring nature on Rusthall Common
Nov 07
Nature & Family • Rusthall Common

Woodland Adventurers: Free Forest School for Children

🗓️ Saturday 7 November 2026 • ⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am • 📍 Common View Meadow, Rusthall Common

Join us for outdoor adventures filled with woodland skills, conservation crafts, wildlife spotting, and hands-on learning about the natural world. Free monthly session for primary-age children (must be accompanied by an adult). Location on What3Words: wobbling.marble.disbelief.

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Volunteers working on Tunbridge Wells Common
Nov 07
Practical Conservation • TW Common

Tunbridge Wells Common Volunteering Session

🗓️ Saturday 7 November 2026 • ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00 noon • 📍 Fir Tree Road Car Park

Practical scrub clearance, removing invasive species, clearing paths and ponds, and litter picking across Tunbridge Wells Common. Meeting in Fir Tree Road car park. All equipment, gloves, and guidance provided — no prior experience needed.

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Children participating in forest school crafts
Dec 05
Nature & Family • Rusthall Common

Woodland Adventurers: Free Forest School for Children

🗓️ Saturday 5 December 2026 • ⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am • 📍 Common View Meadow, Rusthall Common

Our December forest school session on Rusthall Common. Curious young explorers can build woodland skills, discover winter wildlife, make seasonal crafts, and connect with nature. Free booking required via Eventbrite; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Volunteers caring for habitats on Rusthall Common
Dec 05
Practical Conservation • Rusthall Common

Rusthall Common Volunteering Session

🗓️ Saturday 5 December 2026 • ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00 noon • 📍 St Paul’s Church / Happy Valley Entrance

Lend a helping hand caring for Rusthall Common! Join our friendly work party for scrub management, clearing encroaching growth around pathways, pond care, and litter picking. Meeting outside St Paul’s Church / Happy Valley entrance off the A264. All tools and training supplied.

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Organised by the Commons Conservators

Working in Partnership for the Commons

Public events and practical volunteering sessions across both Commons are organised and managed directly by The Commons Conservators under the 1890 Act, with active volunteer participation and funding from The Friends.

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