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Carbon Literacy Training for Businesses

January 22, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

A full day of Carbon Literacy Training at our sustainable food education charity and community garden. Spend the morning training in the Communigrow Yurt and exploring our low carbon site in East Malling, then enjoy lunch and your afternoon session in the neighbouring Mumford Conference Centre at NIAB. This is an ‘open’ session welcoming learners from multiple organisations.

This is a fully accredited course with the The Carbon Literacy Project. On completion participants will be certified as Carbon Literate – the first step in becoming a Carbon Literate Organisation.

Learn about man-made climate change and how the world is responding, explore Communigrow’s own sustainability journey, discuss practical change you can apply in your own workplace, and discover how sustainability practice can make a tangible difference to your work environment and bottom line.

This one-day immersive course will equip your team to identify and implement sustainability measures that reduce your carbon footprint, cut costs, boost reputation, and improve staff wellbeing.

EARLY BIRD OFFER: book before 31/12/25 to receive a reduced rate of £150 per person.

Alternatively, if you would like to book an exclusive session for your team focused on your specific needs, email carbonliteracy@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£150.00 – £175.00

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Carbon Literacy Training for Businesses

January 22, 2026 @ 9:00 am – November 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

A full day of Carbon Literacy Training. Spend the morning training in the Communigrow Yurt and exploring our low carbon site in East Malling, then enjoy lunch and your afternoon session in the neighbouring Mumford Conference Centre at NIAB. This is an ‘open’ session welcoming learners from multiple organisations.

This is a fully accredited course with the The Carbon Literacy Project. On completion participants will be certified as Carbon Literate – the first step in becoming a Carbon Literate Organisation.

Learn about man-made climate change and how the world is responding, explore Communigrow’s own sustainability journey, discuss practical change you can apply in your own workplace, and discover how sustainability practice can make a tangible difference to your work environment and bottom line.

This one-day immersive course will equip your team to identify and implement sustainability measures that reduce your carbon footprint, cut costs, boost reputation, and improve staff wellbeing.

EARLY BIRD OFFER – book before 31/12/25 to receive the discounted rate of £150 per person.

Alternatively if you would like to book an exclusive training session for your entire team please email carbonliteracy@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£150.00 – £175.00

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Discounted block booking Eco-Education Home Ed ages 11-14 (7 sessions)

October 28 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Interested in the natural world and caring for the environment? Want to gain practical skills and deepen your knowledge?

Our hands on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give you the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

What you will do:

Help prepare the Communigrow garden for winter. Learn about the importance of hedges as an ecosystem and how to support wildlife this winter with a focus on nocturnal animals. Cook up a storm using our sustainably grown veg and celebrate winter making seasonal decorations and toasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Develop skills and gain an award – learners completing the course gain a Communigrow Eco Award certificate and will also work towards the Communigrow Horticultural Skills Awards in areas such as seed planting, tool use and propagation.

This ticket is for a block booking of 7 sessions this term starting on Tuesday 28th October and continuing to 9th December.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 1.05 pm, session runs 1.15pm – 2.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for young people (ages 11-14). Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£52.50 Discounted block booking for 7 sessions

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Discounted block booking Plant, Grow, Learn Home Ed ages 4-11 (7 sessions)

October 28 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm

These hands-on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give children the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

This ticket is for a block booking of 7 sessions this term starting on Tuesday 28th October and continuing to 9th December.

Programme of learning:

28/10 Fantastic Fruit – What is a fruit? Why do they taste so good? What role do they play in the ecosystem?
4/11 Practical – It might be getting colder but there are still lots of jobs to do in the autumn garden including making leaf mould.
11/11 Helpful Hedges – Explore the hedges at Communigrow, identify species, find out who lives here, and how we can support them over winter.
18/11 Practical – Help us get the garden ready for winter.
25/11 Nocturnal Animals – Learn how to spot signs of these secretive creatures and find out how they are adapted to life in the dark.
2/12 Cook Up a Feast! – Harvest and prepare seasonal veg for a winter feast.
9/12 Winter Celebration – Create an evergreen decoration, decorate a tree for the birds and enjoy a hot chocolate around the fire.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 11.05 am, session runs 11.15am – 12.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for children aged 4-11. Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Our 6-11 years session is ideal for older primary children and our 4-11 years session is ideal for families with children of different ages who enjoy learning together.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£52.50 Discounted block booking for 7 sessions

Communigrow Field

Park Farm
East Malling/Ditton, Kent ME20 6PE United Kingdom

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Discounted block booking Plant, Grow, Learn Home Ed ages 6-11 (7 sessions)

October 28 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am

These hands-on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give children the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

This ticket is for a block booking of 7 sessions this term starting on Tuesday 28th October and continuing to 9th December.

Programme of learning:

28/10 Fantastic Fruit – What is a fruit? Why do they taste so good? What role do they play in the ecosystem?
4/11 Practical – It might be getting colder but there are still lots of jobs to do in the autumn garden including making leaf mould.
11/11 Helpful Hedges – Explore the hedges at Communigrow, identify species, find out who lives here, and how we can support them over winter.
18/11 Practical – Help us get the garden ready for winter.
25/11 Nocturnal Animals – Learn how to spot signs of these secretive creatures and find out how they are adapted to life in the dark.
2/12 Cook Up a Feast! – Harvest and prepare seasonal veg for a winter feast.
9/12 Winter Celebration – Create an evergreen decoration, decorate a tree for the birds and enjoy a hot chocolate around the fire.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 9.20 am, session runs 9.30am – 10.45am

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for children aged 6-11. Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Our 6-11 years session is ideal for older primary children and our 4-11 years session is ideal for families with children of different ages who enjoy learning together.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£52.50 Discounted block booking for 7 sessions

Communigrow Field

Park Farm
East Malling/Ditton, Kent ME20 6PE United Kingdom

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Eco-Education Home Ed ages 11-14 – single session 14/10

October 14 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Interested in the natural world and caring for the environment? Want to gain practical skills and deepen your knowledge?

Our hands on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give you the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

What you will do:

Help maintain the Communigrow garden, learning about seed dispersal, the use of herbs and how to propagate them. Help manage our meadow and create habitats for native species as the days get cooler. Cook up a storm using our sustainably grown veg! Develop skills and gain an award – learners completing the course gain a Communigrow Eco Award certificate and will also work towards the Communigrow Horticultural Skills Awards in areas such as seed planting, tool use and propagation.

This ticket is for a single session on Tuesday 14th October.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 1.05 pm, session runs 1.15pm – 2.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for young people (ages 11-14). Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£10.00

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Eco-Education Home Ed ages 11-14 – single session 7/10

October 7 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Interested in the natural world and caring for the environment? Want to gain practical skills and deepen your knowledge?

Our hands on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give you the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

What you will do:

Help maintain the Communigrow garden, learning about seed dispersal, the use of herbs and how to propagate them. Help manage our meadow and create habitats for native species as the days get cooler. Cook up a storm using our sustainably grown veg! Develop skills and gain an award – learners completing the course gain a Communigrow Eco Award certificate and will also work towards the Communigrow Horticultural Skills Awards in areas such as seed planting, tool use and propagation.

This ticket is for a single session on Tuesday 7th October.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 1.05 pm, session runs 1.15pm – 2.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for young people (ages 11-14). Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£10.00

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Eco-Education Home Ed ages 11-14 – single session 30/9

September 30 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Interested in the natural world and caring for the environment? Want to gain practical skills and deepen your knowledge?

Our hands on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give you the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

What you will do:

Help maintain the Communigrow garden, learning about seed dispersal, the use of herbs and how to propagate them. Help manage our meadow and create habitats for native species as the days get cooler. Cook up a storm using our sustainably grown veg! Develop skills and gain an award – learners completing the course gain a Communigrow Eco Award certificate and will also work towards the Communigrow Horticultural Skills Awards in areas such as seed planting, tool use and propagation.

This ticket is for a single session on Tuesday 30th September.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 1.05 pm, session runs 1.15pm – 2.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for young people (ages 11-14). Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£10.00

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Eco-Education Home Ed ages 11-14 – single session 23/9

September 23 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Interested in the natural world and caring for the environment? Want to gain practical skills and deepen your knowledge?

Our hands on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give you the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

What you will do:

Help maintain the Communigrow garden, learning about seed dispersal, the use of herbs and how to propagate them. Help manage our meadow and create habitats for native species as the days get cooler. Cook up a storm using our sustainably grown veg! Develop skills and gain an award – learners completing the course gain a Communigrow Eco Award certificate and will also work towards the Communigrow Horticultural Skills Awards in areas such as seed planting, tool use and propagation.

This ticket is for a single session on Tuesday 23rd September.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 1.05 pm, session runs 1.15pm – 2.30pm

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for young people (ages 11-14). Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£10.00

Communigrow

New Road
East Malling, Kent ME19 6DD United Kingdom + Google Map
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Plant, Grow, Learn: Home Ed ages 6-11 – Single Session 14/10

October 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am

These hands-on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give children in home education the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.

This ticket is for a single session on Tuesday 14th October – Cook Up a Feast!

Programme of learning:

9/9 Scent-sational Herbs – Discover the different herbs we grow at Communigrow and their uses. Make herbal treats to take home.

16/9 Practical – Help us get the garden and polytunnel ready for autumn and plant some of our winter crops.

23/9 Vegetable Families – Know your onions! Learn about the different vegetables we grow and which families they belong to.

30/9 Practical – As the temperature drops it’s still a busy time in the garden with lots of jobs to help out with.

7/10 Seed Dispersal – Super seeds! Hands on experiments to find out how seeds are dispersed.

14/10 Cook up a Feast! – Harvest and cook our fresh veg to make a tasty dish to share.

Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.

The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.

Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.

Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.

Registration at 9.20 am, session runs 9.30am – 10.45am

Good to know:

  • These sessions are for children aged 6-11. Please book a ticket per participant.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
  • Free parking is available.

If you have any questions please email us:

education@communigrow.org.uk

*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.

£10.00 Single Session 14/10

Communigrow Field

Park Farm
East Malling/Ditton, Kent ME20 6PE United Kingdom

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