About this Event
Explore, create, and connect in nature's boundless playground. Our curated day events are designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature while igniting your creative spark.
Join us for an afternoon of wholesome fun and mingling. This gathering is the perfect opportunity to unwind, explore, and connect with the community in one of the world’s most renowned botanical gardens.
We'll be visiting the Orchid Festival during this social! This year marks 30 years of the festival at Kew.
The 2026 festival takes inspiration from China’s remarkable biodiversity, heritage and design traditions, filling the Princess of Wales glasshouse with a dazzling array of orchids and large-scale floral installations.
Wander among dragons, lanterns and intricate plant sculptures that bring to life the beauty and wildlife of one of the world’s most biodiverse countries and experience a burst of colour and warmth in the winter months.
Location: Kew Gardens
Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
Meeting time: 11 am - Victoria Gate, Kew Gardens
Agenda:
🌼 Wander through the iconic glasshouses, flower beds and woodland
🌼 Picnic amidst the lush greenery
🌼 Free time to explore at your own pace; visit the Japanese garden or the peaceful ponds
We are working with Kew Gardens to improve accessibility to the gardens. Your entry is free when you purchase a ticket and enter with the group. Please return your ticket if you can no longer make it so that someone else can take your place.
Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement
Age: 18+
Who is this for? This is an exclusive event for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.
What to bring:
🌼 Water bottle
🌼 Lunch
Accessibility
You can find Kew Gardens access statement here
About Touch Grass
Touch Grass is an outdoor community for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.
We are committed to fostering community growth through outdoor gatherings and wellness-focused trips that encourage us to rekindle our relationship with nature. Our immersive experiences go beyond relaxation—it's about empowerment, wellness, and forging meaningful connections.
Our vision is for queer people of colour to see the outdoors as a space where we belong. A Natural England study found that White people are 70% more likely than Black and Asian people to spend time in the countryside. We want to change this. We deserve to reap the benefits of improved emotional well-being and physical health too.
We believe creativity and nature go hand in hand, which is why most of our events encourage you to embrace nature and your inner creative spirit.
For any enquiries please reach out to [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
