The Lickey Hills are on the border of Birmingham and Worcestershire, covering an area of 524 acres (212ha) and Beacon Hill is the highest point rising to a height of 978 ft (298m). Between 1887 and 1933, public spirited landowners including members of the Cadbury family gave large sections of the Hills to Birmingham City…

Friends of Lifford Reservoir are a community-led group of volunteers who are dedicated to restoring and maintaining the local reservoir for the whole community to enjoy. The reservoir was built by the Worcester & Birmingham canal company in 1815 to compensate Lifford Mill for water lost to the canal. The site is home to many…

Friends of Manor Farm Park is an association of park users and local residents who are interested in the well-being of Manor Farm Park. Established in 1985, they work closely with the City’s Parks Department for the improvement of amenities within the park.   Contact: [email protected] Friends of Manor Farm Park website    

Marsh Hill Allotments, located in Stockland Green, Birmingham, is one of the city’s oldest and most cherished gardening sites. With over 138 plots, it has been a cornerstone of the community for over 100 years. Managed by a dedicated 15-member committee, the allotments have received the RHS Level 5 award and are known for their…

Martineau Gardens’s mission is to inspire people about the natural environment. The group also provides volunteering opportunities in the garden and are a venue for educational activities. A wildlife oasis awaits you at this beautiful, organically maintained community garden. The Gardens include an orchard, herb beds, vegetable plot, children’s ‘shipwreck’ play area, a formal garden,…

Masefield Community Garden was founded in 2011. Local residents suggested that the former site of garages and later a waste land had the potential to become a community garden. The site was cleared of hawthorns, weeds, and brambles. Since then, the garden has been maintained by a group of volunteers who have grown in numbers…