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 a slow and soulful afternoon of bramble picking, community connection, and gentle joy in nature.
Set against the backdrop of late summer hedgerows, this is an invitation to slow down, forage together, and savour the sweetness of the season. We’ll walk, chat, and pick blackberries from the wild, with plenty of time to pause, snack, and soak in the stillness.
Whether you’re a seasoned forager or this is your first time plucking berries from a bramble bush, you’re warmly welcome. This is a low-pressure, grounding experience led by curiosity and care. Come as you are.
Location: South Norwood Lake (Nearest Station: Elmers End)
Meeting Point: Elmers End Station
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025
Arrival time: 11am
Age: 18+
Who is this for? This is an exclusive event for queer women and non-binary people of colour.
If you're unable to attend for financial reasons, please reach out to [email protected] and we can support where we can.
What to bring:
🌼 A small container for your berries
🌼 Weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves/trousers recommended for brambles)
🌼 A picnic blanket or something to sit on if you’d like to linger
🌼 Snacks to share (optional but lovely)
Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement
About Touch Grass
Touch Grass is an outdoor community for queer women 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
South Norwood Lake, South Norwood Lake, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
