Department of Nature
Come and explore every nook of the peaceful little garden of Sparks. Take some time out of the hustle and bustle of Broadmead to celebrate the natural world and learn how you can help our precious planetary ecosystems to thrive.
What's on
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Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
January 14, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
January 21, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
January 28, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
February 4, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
February 11, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
February 18, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
February 25, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
March 4, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
March 11, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
March 18, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
March 25, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
April 1, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
April 8, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
April 15, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
April 22, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
April 29, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
May 6, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
May 13, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
May 20, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
May 27, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
June 3, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
June 10, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
June 17, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply
DETAILS
Gather is exactly what it says, a place to gather with others in conversation or in quiet. A place to find community, rest or a place to simply just be. Two community pioneers from the Flourish Framework will host & supply simple conversation starters as well as small table-top activities.
Takes place every Wednesday, from 2pm-4pm.
ORGANISER

The Flourish Framework
TIME
June 24, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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