Barnet Environment Centre

Barnet Environment Centre Nature reserve and environmental education Barnet Environment Centre is a 7.5 acre nature reserve which is used for environmental education.

There are woodlands, ponds, a meadow and a minibeast area. The site was originally a London Borough of Barnet Environment Centre and the Friends association was formed in 1992 to fight for the survival of the Centre in the face of severe financial cuts. Each academic year, hundreds of schoolchildren visit to learn about the various habitats. Open days such as the Spring Event and the Dawn Chorus a

re organised for the local community. An enthusiastic band of volunteers maintains the nature reserve and the classroom, facilitates visits by schools and community groups, and fundraises and liaises with other charities. Volunteer sessions are held on the first Sunday of every month 10am - 12.30pm and every Monday except bank holidays 1.30 - 4.00pm. Please get in touch at [email protected] if you would like to come along. The site now belongs to Noah's Ark Children's Hospice and planning permission has been granted for a hospice to replace the existing buildings. A new environment building will open in 2015 and the work of the Friends, in collaboration with the London Wildlife Trust, will continue. See our website for contact details: http://fobcc.org.uk/drupal/?q=node/12

22/02/2026

Upcoming event!!

Join us for our much-loved annual summer gathering in the beautiful grounds of the Centre on Sunday 21 June 2026 from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Bring a picnic, relax in the garden, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon celebrating our local community.

🛍️ Local Makers Mini-Market

This year we are introducing a **small craft mini-market on the hard standing area**, showcasing talented local makers.

**Are you a local maker?**
Do you create your own products and live in the Barnet area?

If you have handmade or homemade items you would like to sell, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact [email protected]
💷 There is no charge for running a stall.

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Please note:

We are specifically looking for **handmade / homemade products and crafts.**

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Barnet Environment Centre - "Come and join us for an afternoon of winter themed activity! Free Entry, No need to book."
23/12/2025

Barnet Environment Centre - "Come and join us for an afternoon of winter themed activity! Free Entry, No need to book."

28/10/2025
Don't forget to sign up at http://www.fobec.org.uk/BIOBLITZ/In our 50th year we are doing a full day BioBlitz.Starting ...
09/08/2025

Don't forget to sign up at http://www.fobec.org.uk/BIOBLITZ/

In our 50th year we are doing a full day BioBlitz.

Starting with a dawn chorus and ending with a batwalk.

Suitable for children 7 and older.

Date : 30 August 2025

- Dawn Chorus - open to members only

-Morning meadow session - sign up to discover and document the plant and animal species
found in our meadow - 10am to 11.30am

-Afternoon woodland session - what is in the woods? - 1.00pm to 2.30pm

-Afternoon Pond session - dipping the ponds - 3pm to 4pm

-Bat walk - open to members only

We look forward to having you help us do some

Our next upcoming event!Come and join us for some .Different habitats throughout the day.Sign up at www.fobec.org.ukSui...
15/07/2025

Our next upcoming event!
Come and join us for some .
Different habitats throughout the day.
Sign up at www.fobec.org.uk
Suitable for children 8 and over

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Byng Road
Barnet
EN54NP

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