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Sustainable Merton
As Merton’s local environmental charity, we aim to inspire, mobilise and enable our community to take action on
Discover things to do in Merton
Merton is a borough full of green spaces, with some of London’s best-loved parks and commons. Wimbledon Common, one of the largest green spaces in the city, offers woodlands, ponds, and open grasslands, perfect for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.
Morden Hall Park, a National Trust site, features stunning rose gardens, historic bridges, and scenic riverside trails. The borough is also home to Grade II listed heritage site Canon’s House and Grounds, which is also a short walk away from Mitcham Common –an expansive natural space ideal for jogging and exploring.
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Climate Action Group
The purpose of Merton’s Climate Action Group is to support the development and implementation of community-led projects, events
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Merton Voluntary Service Council
Merton Connected supports charitable, community, and voluntary work initiatives in the London Borough of Merton. We offer assistance
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Green Space information in Merton
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.
Ranger Projects and Stories
The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grant for young people
Michael sits down with Dan Simonsen, Education Manager at the Linnean Society, to unpack the Our Local Nature
The Feminist Art of Walking: Morag Rose
Walking artist and activist Morag Rose makes the case that loitering is a radical act of connection and
Iain Sinclair at the London Walking Festival Conference
For more than fifty years Iain Sinclair has read London by walking it. In his London Walking Festival
Do London Differently: The London Walking Festival Podcast Series
What does it mean to walk in London? Not just as a way of getting from A to
Which National Park City Champion Are You?
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Every purchase supports the National Park City movement.
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