We believe that coming together and harnessing the power of our amazing community is one of the key ways in which we can take action on climate change. By including the diverse voices, strengths and knowledges of our community, we can truly make change together.

Across our campuses, there are two community gardens which offer green spaces, volunteering opportunities, and spaces for our community to take action. Gardening is a great way to connect to nature – whether it’s spending time among biodiversity, being active, or helping plants grow, getting involved with our community gardens is a great way to help your mental and physical wellbeing whilst helping take action to make King’s a greener space.

The Guy's Community Garden was created by Oli Austen – Sustainability Champion and senior technical officer in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. Oli set up the space as gardening is great way to connect with nature, especially for city dwellers, and evidence for the positive impact of gardening is always growing. Since its creation the garden has been tended to by undergraduate and postgraduate students, professional services staff, academics, technicians and KCLSU staff.

The Denmark Hill Community Garden was set up in Summer 2024 by Lucy Menage and Megan Williams to offer a vibrant space where staff and students can connect with nature, each other, and their wellbeing. The garden is a volunteer-led project that’s grown into a hub for creativity, sustainability and community. You can attend free educational workshops, undertake volunteering and even host your own events.

There are a number of sustainability-related student societies to get involved in at King’s - some are highlighted below. You can view the full list of societies on the KCLSU website. If you are part of a sustainability-related student society and would like us to add your society to this list or collaborate on an event or project, please get in touch by emailing sustainability@kcl.ac.uk.