Volunteer
ReNature London
East London based wildlife lovers creating sustainable spaces for biodiversity rooted in local observation, learning, and ecology.
Discover things to do in Hackney
Hackney is a vibrant borough where urban energy meets natural beauty. With popular green spaces like London Fields, Clissold Park, and the sprawling Hackney Marshes, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind outdoors.
The borough is home to Regent’s Canal, offering scenic towpath walks and cycling routes, while Victoria Park, one of London’s most beloved parks, provides vast open spaces, a boating lake, and community gardens. Hackney’s green areas are perfect for everything from weekend picnics to outdoor yoga sessions.
Population
0
Populated Borough
0 th
Square Miles Covered
0
Rank Area
0
Council Wards
0
Places to Volunteer and Visit
Volunteer
Hackney Parks and Green Spaces
Our park user groups help maintain and improve our parks through volunteering and activities.
Volunteer
Haggerston Wildlife Gardeners
The Wildlife Gardeners of Haggerston are creating a healthy Regent‘s Canal for wildlife and people – the start
Volunteer
Volunteer Centre Hackney
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as
Volunteer
Volunteer
Leaside
A charitable trust providing adventure activities and environmental learning in a safe, enjoyable, learning framework for young people
Volunteer
Garden of Earthly Delights
Community garden and educational grassroots project aiming to support our community’s health and well-being
Volunteer
Hackney City Farm
Get up close to a range of farmyard animals. See, smell and plant vegetables and other food plants.
Green Spaces Information in Hackney
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â
Ranger Projects and Stories
Nature Club at Shoreditch Park Adventure Playground
The Nature Club delivered three free, hands-on outdoor sessions at a local adventure playground, engaging up to 30
Do London Differently Podcast Ep 21 Inclusivity Listening Project
We joined members of East London Waterworks Park at Leaside in Hackney for the launch of their Inclusivity
Do London Differently Podcast Ep 18. The Shade Revolution – Street Trees for living
We dig into how community-led planting and long-term care can transform streets: from sponsorship and guardianship, to cooling
Do London Differently Podcast Ep 17. London Fungi Festival
Artist–educator Poppy Flint and Lex from Fat Fox Mushrooms join the Do London Differently podcast to reveal how
Which National Park City Champion Are You?
Wear It. Share It.
Support the National Park City Movement!
Every purchase supports the National Park City movement.
All products in this collection are made with certified organic fabrics and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory.
