A FREE Family Nature Adventure Supporting Biodiversity
This half term, step beneath the leafy canopy and discover a magical mini-beast world in the heart of Croydon.
Spring into Croydon is a FREE, drop-in nature experience designed to inspire children and families to grow, nurture and support local wildlife.
Running daily from 3rd – 4th and 6th – 10th April, the programme blends playful storytelling with practical environmental action.
This event is free to attend, no booking needed, just turn up on the day of your choice.
What to Expect
Beneath a playful leafy canopy, visitors will be welcomed into a miniature world where storytelling, creativity and hands-on activities bring nature to life.
Families can meet our special characters Gordon Rams-bee, Ladle-bug and Paul Holly-worm, Together, they are nature-loving kitchen pioneers and soil champions on a mission to show just how much worms, bees and their underground friends do to help plants, trees, herbs, and gardens flourish.
Through storytelling and interactive moments families will discover:
- The vital role insects and pollinators play in Croydon
- How biodiversity supports our urban environment
- Simple things we can all do at home to help wildlife thrive.
Event Dates & Times
3rd, 4th, 6th 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th April
Session 1: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm – 4.30pm (Closed 5th April – Easter Sunday)
Daily workshop sessions:
Friday 3rd April – 🌱 Herb Planting
Plant your own herbs to take home and grow. Fresh flavour for your meals and food for pollinators when they flower.
Saturday 4th April – 🌱 Herb Planting
Plant your own herbs to take home and grow. Fresh flavour for your meals and food for pollinators when they flower.
Monday 6th April – 🐞DIY Bug Hotels
Create mini habitats that provide shelter for beneficial insects and support biodiversity at home.
Tuesday 7th April – 🌸 Plantable Seed Paper Cards
Make your own seed-infused paper creation and grow wildflowers that help Croydon bloom.
Wednesday 8th April – 🐞DIY Bug Hotels
Create mini habitats that provide shelter for beneficial insects and support biodiversity at home.
Thursday 9th April – 🌸 Plantable Seed Paper Cards
Make your own seed-infused paper creation and grow wildflowers that help Croydon bloom.
Friday 10th April – Eco Crafts
Choose your own craft from Herb planting, Bug hotels or Seed card creating
All activities are FREE to take part.
Meet the team
Gordon Rams-bee: Head chef of the hive. Gordon peppers every conversation with fascinating facts about pollination, biodiversity and the tiny winged workers who keep our world blooming. He reminds visitors that without insects, our favourite fruits, herbs and vegetables simply wouldn’t exist. Gordon inspires families to grow their own herbs at home adding bold, fresh flavour to everyday meals.
Ladle- bug: Junior Chef in Training and eager apprentice, Ladle-bug loves experimenting with herbs, edible flowers and fresh ingredients. Under Gordon’s guidance, she’s learning that great cooking starts with nature and that the smallest creatures play the biggest role in helping our food grow.
Paul Holly-worm: The storytelling worm and culinary eco-poet extraordinaire, Paul is a true wordsmith of the soil, He’s has been wriggling his way through the earth, spreading his important message with a generous helping of heart.
Full of fun facts and infectious enthusiasm, Paul invites young explorers to listen, wiggle, and discover the secret life beneath their feet.
Join the FREE Seed Trail
Help Croydon Bloom this Spring and part in our FREE family seed trail.
Follow the trail across the centres, visit each stop and collect your FREE seeds and create your own wildlife-friendly grow zone at home.
Each seed planted helps provide
- Nectar for bees and butterflies
- Habitat for insects
- Support the urban biodiversity in Croydon
From balconies and window boxes to garden, every plant makes a difference. Collect them all and pick up a special sticker at the end!
Supporting Biodiversity in Croydon
Spring into Croydon is a celebration of the wildlife that shares our town. By planting herbs, flowers and pollinator-friendly plants, families can support local biodiversity, provide vital food sources for insects, create small but meaningful habitats and inspire children to care for nature.
Small actions at home can have a big impact across Croydon.
Where to find us
Under the giant leaf in The Whitgift (opposite River Island)