Free Hackney climate week events start 20 June
London Climate Action Week 2026 in Hackney runs from Saturday 20 June to Sunday 28 June, with free community events at various locations across Hackney, London.
The programme includes afternoon garden gatherings, clothes repair, woodworking, family cooking, litter picks, tree nursery volunteering and guided ecology walks. Most sessions are free, with different booking requirements depending on the event.
Hackney Council says the borough’s programme is aimed at residents, families, volunteers and anyone who wants a practical way into local climate action, from caring for green spaces to cutting waste at home.
Free events across Hackney from 20 to 28 June
The opening weekend begins with a summer solstice open afternoon at Trowbridge Gardens in Hackney Wick on Saturday 20 June, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Hackney Herbal will host free activities for all ages, with herbal teas, cakes and a plant sale. Visitors are asked to bring their own mug.
The following morning, Sunday 21 June, local volunteers will gather at 10am by London Fields Lido for a community litter pick in London Fields. Equipment will be provided, and the event is framed around keeping the area clean, protecting local wildlife and meeting others who care about the local environment.
On Monday 22 June, the focus turns to repair and ecology. A clothes repair workshop runs from 10am to noon at Pembury Community Centre, where participants can learn simple mending techniques including replacing missing buttons and fixing holes by hand sewing or adding a patch. People are asked to bring clothing that needs those repairs.
Later the same day, from 5pm to 6.30pm, ecologist and veteran tree specialist Russell Miller will lead a guided walk in Clissold Park on trees, ecology and the climate emergency.
Repair, reuse and family cooking in the middle of the week
Wednesday 24 June is one of the busiest days in the Hackney programme. From noon to 4pm, volunteers can join the Woodshop of Recycled Delights at the Garden of Earthly Delights, 161 Graham Road. The session covers woodworking tools, reclaimed timber, furniture fixing and making planters or structures for community projects.
At the same time, a lower-pressure gardening club meets from noon to 1pm at Gainsborough Canal Garden, by the bridge over the River Lea to Here East. No experience is needed, and the session is aimed at helping restore the garden, support biodiversity and meet new people.
Parents can also attend a reusable nappy give and take from noon to 1.30pm at Round Chapel Old School Rooms in Lower Clapton. The event offers preloved reusable nappies and baby clothes, parent connections and a £70 reusable nappy voucher.
That evening, from 6.30pm to 8pm, Wildlife Gardeners of Haggerston will lead a Rewilding the Old River Lea guided walk at Hackney Marshes, focused on how the river is being restored to its natural, pre-industrial state.
For families, the zero-waste cooking class takes place on Thursday 25 June from 5pm to 7pm at Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common. The class covers plant-based ingredients, using parts of vegetables often thrown away, and making recipes described as budget-friendly and sustainable. It is designed for families of all cooking abilities.
Weekend sessions for parks, repairs and pollinators
On Friday 26 June, volunteers can join the Tree Musketeers at Hackney Tree Nursery on Homerton Road from 10am to 3pm. Tasks include potting, mulching, watering, weeding, pruning, propagation, maintaining woodland and caring for young trees. All tools and equipment will be provided.
The final Saturday, 27 June, starts with a Clissold Park community litter pick from 10am to 11am, meeting by the fountain next to Clissold House. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and equipment will be provided.
From 11am to 2pm, Hackney Fixing Factory at 4 Dispensary Lane will hold a community repair day for broken household items such as toasters, hairdryers and air fryers. Visitors can work one-to-one with a skilled volunteer to diagnose and repair an item. A repair spot can be reserved in advance for £5, while drop-in attendance on the day is free.
The afternoon ends with Rebugging the Planet – build a bee hotel, from 2pm to 4pm at Robin Hood Garden, Spring Lane. The session focuses on building nesting structures for solitary bees, with guest speaker Vicky Hird, author of Rebugging the Planet, and guidance on where to position and maintain a bee hotel.
What to check before setting off
The events take place at different venues across Hackney, and the source lists different entry instructions for each session, including sign-up, booking, reserving a spot or finding out more.
The confirmed dates run from 20 to 28 June 2026. Times and venues vary by event, and Hackney Council describes the programme as one of the largest free climate event programmes created by local organisations across the borough.
Source: Hackney Council
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