Me and Laura met up outside the Oneder office in White City, got a quick warm up in then ran to Hammersmith Park to do some citizen science. This task was relevantly easy and it was a great activity to do with the weather being great lately.

Using resources provided by the Tiny Forest website, we spent our time in the park counting the number of different butterfly species we spotted. After 30 minutes, we submitted our finding using the form provided by the Tiny Forest website.

Once done with the task, we ran back to Oneder, got in a quick cool down then parted way. It was a very peaceful way to spend our lunchtime. I'm looking forward to leading more citizen science sessions in the future.

Yesterday’s group meet-up at the Tiny Forest can only be described as: HOT. SWEATY. HEROIC.

The weather was absolutely boiling ☀️🔥 — the kind of heat where you start sweating just thinking about moving. But did that stop us? Absolutely not.

Before we even got to the gardening part, Jalal decided the best way to arrive at the gardens was via a full-speed sprint 🏃‍♂️💨 One minute we were casually walking…The next minute we were in an unexpected cardio session. By the time we arrived, everyone was out of breath, slightly confused, but somehow fully ready for battle 😂

We got straight to work tackling the other half of the Tiny Forest, pulling weeds left, right, and centre. It was proper hard work, especially in the heat, but the forest is looking better already 💪🌿 Special shoutout to Chau, who arrived like a gardening professional with her handheld shovel 🔧🌱 That little shovel turned out to be the MVP of the day, helping dig out all the stubborn weeds that refused to leave peacefully.

At one point, Jalal entered into direct combat with a giant weed. It was man versus nature.

There was pulling. There was twisting. There was determination. There may even have been emotional damage.

In the end, Jalal got most of it out after a very intense struggle 🌿🥊 The weed put up a strong fight, but victory was ours.

After finishing up, we ran back to the station at top speed again 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 And then… HELICOPTERS 🚁🚁🚁 Loads of them in the sky. No idea what was happening — maybe someone was on the run, maybe it was an action movie filming, maybe Jalal’s weed finally called for backup. Whatever it was, we suddenly found ourselves running EVEN FASTER back home 😂

Tiny Forest: 0 Us: 1 🏆

Last night’s session was all about getting our hands dirty (literally!) and giving nature a helping hand 🌱💚

We headed to the Tiny Forest at Norland Open Space to tackle a tennis court-sized area of weeds — all in the name of boosting biodiversity in the space 🌼

💪 Matthew, Jalal, and I got stuck in and managed to clear half the area, which felt like a serious win!

🌾 And when we say there were weeds… we mean it. We built piles nearly half the size of me 😅 — a proper jungle before we got going!

🐌🕷️ As we worked, we discovered loads of wildlife — spiders, snails, and caterpillars — a great sign that the biodiversity here is already thriving and ready to flourish even more 🌿✨

🌬️ The evening wrapped up with a sunny but very windy run back, the kind that makes you feel alive (and a little windswept!)

All in all, a brilliant effort from the team. Excited to keep the momentum going and get the Tiny Forest looking absolutely superb! 🌳💫

Our small but mighty team of GoodGymers tackled the Norland Open Space once again, using twisting techniques to pull out weeds and making great progress on another section. The area is looking much tidier thanks to our efforts! 🌟

As we gardened, we had some great chats - from foraging for mushrooms and nettles to make homemade ketchup, to the possibilities and pitfalls of AI. The soil looked particularly healthy, with plenty of worms wriggling about - a great sign! 🐛

We managed to get back from our run just before the daylight disappeared, and it's a good thing - next time we'll definitely be heading indoors!

Last minute drama! 😱 Our original task got cancelled, but luckily, we had the opportunity to lend a hand at the amazing Tiny Forest instead! 🙌 Chau and I geared up for a quick run 🌟 to get there and got straight to work.

Our mission? To tackle those pesky weeds! 🌿 We pulled out a bunch, including one mysterious plant that had us scratching our heads 🤔. A quick reverse image search later, and we discovered it was a sneaky mallow plant! 😳 Who knew they could be so stubborn? 💪 Those roots were deep, and we were determined to get them out. We ended up on our bums a few times 😂, but at least we gave it our all! 💥

The soil, on the other hand, was looking fabulous 🌸! We spotted plenty of worms wiggling around, which is always a good sign 🌿. However, there was one mallow that decided to put up a fight 😤. Even after some serious stone bashing 💪, we deemed it a 2-session weed 🤯. Don't worry, we'll be back next week to finish the job! 🔥

We managed to dash back in time before the sun dipped too low ⏰. The run back was just what we needed to cool down 😎. The real takeaway from our session? We're both inspired to start growing our own herbs 🍃! Mint cocktails, anyone? 🍹

On a wonderfully sunny Wednesday evening, a team of Goodgymer's descended upon the enchanting Tiny Forest, ready to lend a hand. The day had started with torrential rain, but luckily, the skies cleared just in time for our session. As we began, the sun shone brightly overhead, and we were even treated to a stunning double rainbow – a perfect accompaniment to our efforts.

Our mission was to tackle the overgrown weeds that had taken over parts of the Tiny forest. The rain had made the soil softer, making it easier to remove the stubborn plants. With determination and teamwork, we made significant progress, leaving the forest looking loved and cared for.

After a productive weeding session, we got moving with a fun fitness session. We ended with a jumping lunges competition! With smiles and laughter, we wrapped up the session and made our way back to the station, feeling invigorated and fulfilled.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening at Tiny Forest. Your energy and enthusiasm made a real difference, and we're grateful for your time and effort.