How might we design and plan urban spaces to be more hospitable for foxes? How might a worm or a nettle plant experience the neighbourhood we live in? What kinds of urban data might parakeets find useful? 

Come play with humans and other creatures as part of an end of research project "More-than-Human Data Interactions in the Smart City" that explored these questions and more. We invite you to be curious with us to explore who we share our city with, and how we can better live together with our non-human neighbours with the help of digital infrastructure and data. We'd love to see you there.

The event includes:

Live music that speaks to our relationship with other species, including Sam Lee from the Nest Collective (samleesong.co.uk), and Amy Cutler (amycutler.net)

• Talks and demonstrations from wildlife experts, including moth identification, bacterial projections, and bee-listening

• Multispecies games

• Herbal cocktails and nibbles

• Launch of the Discovery Box: Play with our box of inventive artefacts to help you get to know our non-human neighbours better.

• Launch of our project booklet full of reflections from project partners and participants

Who is this for?
Anyone who is interested in cities, data and the ways in which we cohabit with urban species. People from all ages are welcome.

This event is FREE but requires prior registration. Tickets are limited. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs you’d like to discuss.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-feral-playground-tickets-196423948317

About the project

There are many different ways data is collected about people, services and resources in our cities. Some of this data helps organisations make key decisions about the ecological health of urban spaces. Much of this data is managed by local authorities or environmental organisations and not always available to local communities seeking to improve their neighbourhoods with a diverse range of species. Data collection technologies and sharing strategies have also been designed with a focus on human behaviours and interactions. We’d like to explore what it means to design for data interactions through a more-than-human perspective and imagine other ways data could be collected, repurposed and interacted with to support diverse forms of life.

Who is involved ?
The project is a collaboration between researchers at City, University of London, Goldsmiths University, Warwick University, Newcastle University, and the London School of Economics, and project partners the Roving Microscope and Cordwainers Grow. It is funded through an EPSRC Human Data Interactions Network Plus grant.

- CAROLS -
Enjoy Festive Tunes from Hackney Empire Community Choir

- RAFFLE -
Fantastic prizes from Inspitalfields, Jess Jos Pottery, triyoga, Dark Sugars, The Mechanic Brewing Co, The Science Museum, Soothe Me, t.&toff, Subluceo Candles, Breid, STILL London, Ottolenghi Spitalfields, and loads more…

- STALLS -
Keep toasty with handmade Knits from The Knitter Sisters

Pretty and practical Ceramics by DMoonCeramics

Botanical handmade pieces by Bringmemilk

Laser cut Artwork and Jewellery by Martin Tomsky

Natural, hand-poured candles by Wildlight

Handmade Pottery by Marina Shtefan

Illustrated Cards and Gifts by Becca Heselton

Indian Jewellery and Accessories

Natural handcrafted soaps by Raghwé

Animal & Nature Inspired Artwork, Cards and Gifts by Ciara Fawn

Chair Massage from Dani’s Hands

Get your bike checked by Dr Bike from Tower Hamlets Wheelers

- FACE PAINTING & HENNA -

- SANTA’S GROTTO -

Have you been good this year? Visit Santa from 1 - 3pm in the Yurt! £1 suggested donation.

- ARTS, CRAFTS & GAMES -

Make your own Winter and Christmas decorations with natural materials

Pin the Carrot on the Snowman

Tombola - Every ticket wins a prize!

- DONKEY RIDES -
Join Derek and Bayleaf for a trot between 1 and 2pm. £2 a ride.

There’s no Families Go Wild this week - we’ll be at the London Harvest Festival instead!

Celebrate London's outdoor heritage at the 21st London Harvest Festival, from 10am-5pm.

All are welcome! Come and enjoy a taste of what the farms and gardens of London have to offer including:

Animal shows with donkeys, goats, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese.

Huge horticultural display with London produce including miniature gardens, homemade honey and giant pumpkins

Farm craft activities such as pottery, spinning and creating your own metalwork in the forge

Delicious local food and drink

Stunning 89-acre working city farm and ancient woodland

There will be competitions with prizes awarded in over 60 farming and gardening categories including “Best Duck,” “Best Young Handler of Small Animals (8-11 years),” and “Best Display of Eggs.”

The Festival is run on a shoestring budget and made possible by the volunteer work of people who run local charities. The event is free, but your donation will be gratefully accepted.

Please note: To protect our animals, we do not allow dogs.

No ticket needed just show up! Do bring cash for food, market stall, and some activities that require a small fee.

There’s no Families Go Wild this week!

Instead, we’ll be at the Festival of Communities in Stepney Green Park from 11.30am til 4.30pm. Come and say hi!