The Kent Community Oasis Garden

Kent Community Oasis Garden

A multiuse space for students, staff and the local community run in partnership with East Kent Mind

Volunteering Location

Welcome to the Kent Community Oasis Garden

We are the Kent Community Oasis Garden (KentCOG), a collection of students, staff and community members working to create a sustainability hub centred around growing food.

Come along to one of our open sessions on Wednesday and Friday (10:00am – 2:00pm) to find out more or email us at kentcog@kent.ac.uk

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Welcome to KentCOG

Learn about what we do at the Kent Community Oasis Garden and how you can find out more.

How to find us

Follow along with our useful video that will show you how to walk from the Sports Centre to the Kent Community Garden located in Parkwood.

Summer timetable

All events take place at the Kent Community Oasis Garden unless otherwise stated. If you have any questions about getting involved, please email us at kentcog@kent.ac.uk Please check back for new events being added throughout summer and check below for any holiday closure information.

Every Wednesday

Open Gardening for Everyone Session
10am - 2pm
Every Friday

Open Gardening for Everyone Session
10am - 2pm
Butterfly Count

10th August
Join us in our usual Wednesday gardening session with a special Butterfly count. ID resources will be available throughout the session.
10am - 2pm
Bee Walk

17th August
Join us in our usual Wednesday gardening session and take a stroll around the Garden to spot, identify and record different Bumble Bee species.
Supported by the Bumble Bee Trust.
10am - 2pm
Please note garden closures

Closed 26th and 31st August and 2nd September
We will be closed for three sessions to allow for staff absence and holidays. Our full opening hours will resume on the 7th September.

A meadow of flowers including Dasies, Cornflowers and Poppies

Wildflowers by Emily Mason.

Ecotherapy Sessions

Ecotherapy is a formal type of therapeutic treatment which involves doing outdoor activities in nature. There isn't one single definition of ecotherapy, but it's often used to describe a regular, structured activity that is related to exploring and appreciating the natural world. The theraputic nature of gardening is well understood so we encourage anyone to come along to our weekly sessions to experience this. KentCOG also periodically run a series of Ecotherapy activities that students can take part in. Use the button below to find out about our latest course.

Circle of Trees Group

Kent Community Oasis Garden

Welcome to the Kent Community Oasis Garden

Welcome to KentCOG

How to find us

Summer timetable

Every Wednesday

Every Friday

Butterfly Count

Bee Walk

Please note garden closures

Ecotherapy Sessions

Upcoming sessions, workshops and events

Latest blogs from KentCOG

Find out more

Meet the partners

Sustainability at the garden

KentCOG Voices

The Kent Community Oasis Garden

Kent Community Oasis Garden

Welcome to the Kent Community Oasis Garden

Videos

Welcome to KentCOG

How to find us

Summer timetable

Every Wednesday

Every Friday

Butterfly Count

Bee Walk

Please note garden closures

Ecotherapy Sessions

Upcoming sessions, workshops and events

Latest blogs from KentCOG

Find out more

Meet the partners

Sustainability at the garden

KentCOG Voices

Social media accounts