We have been holding special eco-aware gatherings, Ceremonies & Picnics for almost 15 years now. These are held in public parks, woodlands or event open spaces in central London – so that it is easy for all to get to, as well as being educational for anyone passing by (and may wish to join us on the spot).
Earth-Day – is usually held on or near EarthDay (22nd April- every year) in Trent Park as a family-friendly event, with woodland walk, picnic, drumming, small eco-ceremony, fun and games. I was first made aware of this by the late Jean Williams, who gathered many pagans at Queens Woods for tidy up and litter picking, followed by an eco-ceremony. I’ve carried that on every year since then – in some shape or form.
Earth-Hour – this takes place globally on the last saturday of March every year, and between 8.30pm to 9.30pm local time. It began as a way to switch off non-essential electrical equipment and lower the drain on our energy consumption just for 1 hour. But over the years many initiatives have been held on this day or towards it. In the past I have facilitated a Candle-lit walk along the river Thames. We have tended to gather outside the Tate Modern Gallery or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or Tower Hill (near Tower of London) and walk along river Thames with candles… and do a small meditative ceremony at 8.30pm. As of 2025, thes are now held as `Woodland Cacao’ events.
International Peace Day (21st Sept) – I met Jeremy at an Entrepreneur event in London few years ago.. He spoke of how he began this initiative (Peace One day) – who campaigned to have a ceasefire all around the world at war zones…. just for one day. It was formally made International Peace Day’ by the United Nations. Seeing no pagan events existed in London, I began Peace Day picnic in Hyde Park, and have carried this on annually, as long as there’s an interest – at Hyde Park, Trafalgar square or by Peace Pagoda at Battersea park. Sadly attendance has been so low that these events stopped. However in 2026, these will be held in woods as `Woodland Cacao specials’
Eco-Magic – Why??
So many of us care about the Earth and eco-causes, and fight ever day to resolve the problems of our World. People engage in clean-ups, Petitions, protests, campaigns, adopting animals, byuing lands to keep them safe from developments etc.
I believe, as many magical people do, that we also must create time for being Happy, to connect with like-minded humans, strengthen our ties, power up one another’s motivations and spread hope that the World will get better!! This creates positive energy that can spread through human collective and manifest the good changes we like to see.
So we gather for socials & ceremonies in natural places – no protests, no campaigns, no slogans.. Only a few evening hours of total positivity & peace.
All I ask is that those who come do so with an open & tolerant mind, and with peace & harmony in their hearts – when they attend our Eco-events.
Note (January 2026): We still continue to do Earth Hour & Earth Day gatherings – though they have gone through some changes, as family-friendly picnics, then Drumming & picnic, and as of 2025, they are now facilitated as `Woodland Cacao circles’ (with themes. Do come and join me & my friends.. – Mani
