It’s not too late to grab our £25 Winter Comboincluding a copy of our Urban Nature Map, wildflower seeds, aster badge, and Do London Differently newspaper.
👉 shop.nationalparkcity.org
(Last posting day: Wednesday 17 December)
Our Ranger led #DoLondonDifferently #podcast has just pushed past a 1,000 downloads! Listen to the latest episode below or view the back catalogue here: nationalparkcity.london/podcast
#ShroomSunday returns - 5th Oct #Chingford
Join London National Park City & London Fungus
Network to celebrate the world of fungi and mushrooms. 🍄
A celebration of UK Fungus Day for the whole family
#mushroomlover #fungiofinstagram #fungi
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We're inviting #applications for nature-passionate people to join our diverse, committed community of #volunteer #Rangers! Apply today & help make the capital a #greener, #healthier, and #wilder place for all ➡️ nationalparkcity.london/apply-to-be-...
🗓️ Closes: 28.9.25
SUMMER SALE: For a limited time only get your copy of the London National Park City Urban Nature Map plus the topsy turvy London Flipped Map for a combined price of just £15 including post & packaging within the UK.
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If you can’t wait till then check out our podcast interview with Katie nationalparkcity.london/rhs-hampton-...
Be sure to keep an eye out for Ranger Katie Blake appearing on Gardener’s World this Friday! 💚
Before that vote for ASTER OF THE SENSES www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
What a delight it was to have BBC Gardeners World (@GWandShows) film a segment at the LNPC Ranger-visioned 'Aster of Senses' garden, featuring @The_RHS @HampCourtPal Garden Festival 2025 from today.
📺 @BBCTwo, Friday at 8pm.
More on 'Aster of Senses': nationalparkcity.london/rhs-hampton-...
With the support of the Mayor’s team we have begun to deliver vital and timely microgrants to a number of our National Park City Ranger projects
Graphic with a green background featuring white hand-drawn wildflowers along the bottom and a yellow bee illustration near the top. Bold text reads: “FREE wildflower SEED GIVEAWAY”.
To kick off #LondonClimateActionWeek, from 8–9am we’re giving away 12,000 free wildflower seed packets at stations across London:
📍Edgware, Elephant & Castle, Stanmore, Romford, North Greenwich, Kilburn, Finchley Central, Hendon Central, Hounslow West, Woolwich Arsenal.
#showyourstripes
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Thank you to David and Des for this wonderful evening at our Visitor Centre for the London Walking Festival. If you missed it then here’s your opportunity to catch up!
How can we view and engage with #nature as a teacher? This question is explored in 'Practicing artist-led ecological stewardship in England' the latest instalment from our Ranger community.
Learn more from #Barnet based Becky Lyon right here: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story...
Tree Hunting, book by Paul Wood
Dipa Patel talks to Paul Wood. Recorded for a podcast by Michael Shilling.
Fascinating and inspiring talk from Paul Wood @nationalparkcity.bsky.social . Talking about his new book.
So many interesting tree stories in the open discussion.
Sorry about the view 🤦♂️
Ep 4 of the new Do London Differently #podcast is available now.
This week Emily Langston is talking Fruity Walks with Divya Hariramani
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The @nationalparkcity.bsky.social Walking Festival ends 31st May.
A perfect opportunity to meet fellow nature lovers and explore our National Park City. I’m especially excited for Sunday's ‘beating the bounds’ walk with
@saveleamarshes.bsky.social!
Events: nationalparkcity.london/london-walki...
What does it mean to really #connect with #nature as a living, breathing entity? This question is explored in '#Animism on the South Circular?' the latest story from our Ranger community.
Learn more from @lewisham.gov.uk based Chris Collier right here: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story...
Ranger Emily was invited to meet lambs and sheep at Old Lodge Farm in Carshalton, South London, hosted by the Downlands Trust.
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Want to know what the fight against #foodwaste really looks like? We spent a day with Merton's Community Fridge to find out how they are working to divert thousands of kilos of food from landfill & tackle food poverty.
Read & share: buff.ly/IRxiYjb
@mertonlabour.bsky.social
We're thrilled to share '#Emotions, connections & equity in green spaces' the latest story from our #volunteer Ranger community.
Brent-based Kate Mills really does push the boundaries for what's possible for #natureconnection: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story...
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Work in #education? We're excited to share '#Geography, green #education, & getting the message out there' our latest story from our volunteer Ranger community.
Dive in & get inspired by the example of @camdencouncil.bsky.social based Kate Stockings: buff.ly/GNKXaVq
Congratulations to our friends in Chattanooga, Tennessee which has been recognised as North America’s 1st National Park City. From the most polluted city in the USA in the 70s to an unrivalled outdoor destination and biodiversity hotspot. Full announcement buff.ly/Zpg0HRD
This #InternationalWomensDay we wanted to shared some hopes for the future from our Ranger Community.
We asked the question... It’s 2029…as a community, what do you hope London National Park City would have achieved by our 10th anniversary? And what might London look like as a result?
#IWD
Come on down to the Visitors Centre this Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm for some extra special #RepairWeek sessions - not to be missed!
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We'll kick off @WorldBookDayUK with 2 environment-focused recommendations from the team. Continue the list in the comments👇
📚 Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea & Human Life: @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
📚 In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk & why it’s good for us: @shane writer (IG)
Our Ranger Stories series continues with Emily Langston, a Ranger based in Croydon whose focuses range from #podcasting to #birdwatching. By day she works for a company which is making batteries for EVs & energy storage.
Meet Emily: buff.ly/41uQTgO
📣 PUBLICATION ALERT: THE LONDON NATIONAL PARK CITY PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE 📣
Calling all supporters & friends, our latest publication '12 ways to connect people & nature in London’ is ready for you to read, share & be inspired by.
Download your copy: buff.ly/4k2M6KN
Trustees Wanted
National Park City is looking for new Trustees to join our board in 2025. We’re looking for candidates who are seeking a deeper connection with nature in their day-to-day lives.
Find out more and apply @ https://buff.ly/4b6dNOz by Wed 12th March.
