Funded Ranger Projects

Rangers across London collaborate to bring a diverse range of projects to life, reflecting their commitment to making a difference in their communities. These projects vary in scope and purpose, from small-scale, locally focused initiatives carried out during volunteering hours to larger, more complex ventures that often serve as pilot projects for future opportunities.

Larger projects, in particular, benefit from additional support and funding to ensure successful development and delivery. The London NPC and Rangers programme provide valuable assistance in numerous ways, including:

  • Expert advice on project planning and development.
  • Partnership building, connecting Rangers with relevant organisations and stakeholders.
  • Support for funding applications, including guidance and letters of endorsement.
  • Collaboration opportunities, fostering shared expertise and resources.
  • Volunteer assistance, such as Ranger involvement or promotion through networks.
  • Financial contributions, such as funding for materials or essential resources.

Through these efforts, Rangers are empowered to create lasting, impactful projects that benefit communities across London while building the foundation for future initiatives. Whether small or large, each project exemplifies the power of teamwork, resourcefulness, and shared purpose.

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Chaldon Way Community Gardens

Croydon

 

Chaldon Way Community Gardens is community garden in the borough of Croydon.

 

Crisis to Cultivation

Hounslow

 

The project was great for bringing people together: rather than being in their separate rooms …

 

Jim's Shed at EBVBC

Barnet

 

Supporting Barnet residents through the development of a community garden providing the opportunity to get …

 

Working Party

Ranger Becky Lyon
Barnet, Brent

 

This project offers gratitude to our volunteers, celebrates them and inspires new folk to get …

 

Harrow Weald Park Bee Paradise

Harrow

 

A Harrow Council sheltered housing resident has independently created a 140m garden border, mini orchard, …

 

Hanworth Community Gardening/Biodiversity project

Hounslow

 

The Hanworth Air Park Community Gardening/Biodiversity project is an ongoing project based on the park …

 

Wayward Plants Reuse Centre

Barnet

 

In June 2026, we are launching the Wayward Plants Reuse Centre at Cultivate Colindale in …

 

Cultivate Colindale

Barnet

 

Cultivate Colindale is transforming 4,000m² of vacant land adjacent to Heybourne Park into a vibrant …

 

Weavers Adventure Playground

Tower Hamlets

 

We wanted to facilitate year-round gardening activities for the young people who use Weavers. So …

 

Urban Fruit Harvesting

Brent

 

This project enables people to start their own fruit harvesting groups – the grant helps …

 

Tool storage at Forest Farm Peace Garden

Redbridge

 

The project will be delivered over the winter months, with staff and volunteers working together …

 

Hounslows Harvest Mice

Hounslow

 

We worked with several organisations, Ealing rangers, community groups, and volunteers to obtain the resources, …

 

Blooming for Bees at Abbey Gardens

Newham

 

This project aims to enhance pollinator habitats at Abbey Gardens, a community garden in Stratford, …

 

Community Gardening at Clitterhouse Farm

Barnet

 

We are located in Clitterhouse Playing Fields, a neglected but much-loved public park in North …

 

Wild Foraging Tour

Lewisham

 

Seasonal nature and edible wild food foraging tours in Forster Memorial Park for local residents …

 

Heritage and Wildlife Day

Waltham Forest

 

A day to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Friends of Pimp Hall Park …

 

Rewild the Ends

Islington

 

With support of the grant, this project hosted the first community bench making workshop with …

 

Fruity Walks

Southwark

 

Funding will support printing the first Fruity Walks Map in Bermondsey, showcasing local fruit trees, …

 

Composting system - Denmark Hill Estate

Southwark

 

With support from the Small Grants Programme, the group took a big step forward, running …

 

South London Urban Growers

Southwark

 

Through a series of free workshops, the organisers taught food-growers and gardeners in London how …

 

Nature Garden Playground Project

Wandsworth

 

Transforming an underused section of the playground at Alderbrook Primary School in Balham, with sensory-rich …

 

Learning About Solar Punk

Westminster

 

Our Green Stories is a creative community gathering hosted by Moja Collective; facilitated by Sherifat …

 

Connecting Shades of the Past

Croydon, Lambeth

 

A guided walk through surviving fragments of The Great North Wood from Streatham to Crystal …

 

Nature Club at Shoreditch Park Adventure Playground

Hackney

 

The Nature Club delivered three free, hands-on outdoor sessions at a local adventure playground, engaging …

 

Moja collective x Epping Forest Conversation Project

Waltham Forest

 

This project involved practical conservation work at Warren Hill in Epping Forest, in collaboration with …

 

Sprout's Kitchen

Croydon

 

This project engaged over 100 people of all ages at Roots Allotments, building a mud …

 

Kingston Orchard Project - Wildlife pond Creation

Kingston upon Thames

 

Kingston Orchard Project and forest garden is a community project on an allotment site which …

 

Camden Cartographies

Camden

 

This project engaged 30 young people in Camden through nature-based art workshops, creating eco-soundscapes, natural …

 

Black Growth CIC

a group of people in a crowded market
Croydon

 

Black Growth CIC is a grassroots, Black British-led organisation founded in 2012, advancing Black social …

 

Growing Understandings

A cheerful person stands behind a table of colourful children's books, arms wide open, under a tent. The setting appears casual and inviting.
Waltham Forest

 

Ranger Michael Holland FLS, expert nature educator and author, delivered hands-on, nature-based workshops at Highams …

 

FROGS Weekend Forest School Sessions for inner London kids

A group of children and adults in yellow vests are gathered in a park, engaging in an outdoor activity. Skyscrapers are visible in the background.
Islington

 

Rooted in community action, FROGS works to ensure Graham Street Park is a welcoming, active, …

 

Stonegrove Community Garden

A group of people gardening in a community garden. They are tending to plants in raised beds alongside a wooden fence. The mood is focused and cooperative.
Barnet

 

A £300 grant has strengthened the community gardening activities at Stonegrove Community Centre, bringing together …

 

St Katharine Cree - A Garden That Brings People Together

City of London

 

The grant supported church-led community outreach with local migrant communities and low-paid workers, helping to …

 

Newport Nature Squad

Waltham Forest

 

Thanks to the grant, Newport Nature Squad has been able to buy extra tools and …

 

Shroom Sunday 2025

A diverse group of people joyfully dancing with hands raised in an outdoor park under a red tent, exuding a lively and festive atmosphere.
Waltham Forest

 

A day for the community to connect with nature and learn about local wildlife, inspired …

 

Heron Way Wildflower planting

Hounslow

 

Heron Way Community Allotment is an ambitious transformation project, aiming to create a resilient, permaculture-based …

 

Wild Carpentry & Organic Gardening Workshops

Waltham Forest

 

The Natural Gardeners Club is a BPOC-led community group in Waltham Forest.

 

The Friendship Tree, Placemaking in Haringey

Group of people gardening around a large tree on a suburban street. They are smiling, and tools and plants are visible, conveying a sense of community.
Haringey

 

The friendship tree project is about bringing a community together to green up local spaces …

 

Heston Pocket Gardens

Hounslow

 

In Heston, three small plots of de-paved pavement have been transformed into vibrant pocket gardens …

 

Western Road Urban Garden: Skill Share

Ealing

 

This project starts with the basics of permaculture — the idea that people, soil, plants, …

 

Outdoor Shelters for Primary Schools

Islington

 

Three flexible outdoor shelters were installed at schools to enhance forest school and outdoor learning …

 

Accessibility to Nature

A diverse group of people, some in wheelchairs, pose happily in front of a grand historic building with arched windows and ornate stairs.
Hounslow

 

This inclusive project at Chiswick House and Gardens welcomed people with accessibility needs for a …

 

Rooting for Tooting

Wandsworth

 

This hands-on workshop introduced South Asian tropical vegetables and herbs to the Tooting community, led …

 

Greenway Orchard Art Session

A raised garden bed painted bright blue and yellow with the word “GREENWAY” in bold yellow letters, surrounded by plants and a small tree growing from stacked painted tyres, set beside a metal fence and greenery.
Newham

 

The Greenway Get-Together united Newham Hospital staff and Greenway Orchard volunteers for a day of …

 

Poetry in the Park

A diverse group of adults, children, and dogs gathered outdoors on grass for the Poetry in the Park event. Some people sit on blankets and a hammock, others stand smiling behind them, with trees and musical instruments like a guitar visible in the background. The relaxed, friendly scene captures a community enjoying creativity and connection in nature.
Hounslow

 

This creative session invited people to slow down and reconnect with nature through spoken word …

 

Wild South London Midsummer Nature Festival

People taking part in creative nature activities indoors at the Wild South London event. A large orange and yellow woven sun artwork hangs on the wall, surrounded by fairy lights, while participants of all ages make crafts and write Solstice wishes.
Bromley, Croydon, Lewisham

 

Wild South London brought together 375 people at Beckenham Place Park to celebrate local biodiversity …

 

Wassail Rouel Road Community Orchard

Southwark

 

Celebrating the third annual Pagan Wassail in Southwark, bringing together community and local traditions.

 

Repair Café

Westminster

 

Teaching clothing repair and upcycling in Westminster, empowering Rangers to create their own London National …

 

Nature Connection Centre (NW10)

Brent

 

Developing a new nature space in Roundwood Park, Brent, bordering Willesden and Harlesden, an essential …

 

Marshland Wanderings

Hackney, Waltham Forest

 

Exploring Hackney & Walthamstow Marsh through creative walks, art, and foraging.

 

GrowN22 - DIY Greenhouse

Haringey

 

Building a greenhouse for food growing in Haringey.

 

Do London Differently Podcast

London Wide

 

With the support of our Small Grants Programme, the Do London Differently podcast has grown …

 

Blueprints for Green London

London Wide

 

Transforming urban spaces into thriving habitats for wildlife, designed for community engagement and education.

 

Grove Park Community Centre - Planting

Lewisham

 

Beautifying a Lewisham community space with wildlife-friendly plants

 

Green Couch Wellness Garden

Newham

 

Creating a peaceful wellness garden in Newham to support mental health and community connection

 

Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet

Newham

 

Raising awareness and celebrating the planet through activities in Newham

 

Friends of Blythe Hill Fields Wassail Event

Lewisham

 

Creating an annual celebration with storytelling, music, and community participation in Lewisham

 

The Department of Artecology

London Wide

 

Does data need to be wetter? What would happen if policy walked itself into soily …

 

Wild South London

Bromley

 

Wild South London hosted a full-day event in Beckenham Place Park to celebrate Samhain/Halloween, which …

 

Brockley Station Community Herb Garden

A blue sign reading 'Brockley Station' with the words 'Community' above and 'Gardens' below, set against overgrown grass and wild plants.
Lewisham

 

Created in 2010, in partnership with charity Brockley Cross Action Group (BCAG) – who continue …

 

MindFood CIO

Three women smiling and waving at the camera while working outdoors in a garden. They are surrounded by small plant pots, gardening tools, and greenery. Each is wearing gloves and appears to be enjoying the gardening activity.
Ealing

 

MindFood is a small charity focused on supporting people to tackle stress, depression and anxiety …

 

UEL Community Gardens

A group of eight people smiling and posing together in a community garden. Some are holding gardening tools, and they are surrounded by greenery, raised beds, and a small greenhouse. The group stands near a modern building under a bright, sunny sky.
Newham

 

The University of East London (UEL) Community Garden is located between two student residences in …

 

Bermondsey Community Orchard

A group of people actively planting trees in a vibrant garden, promoting ecological health and community involvement.
Southwark

 

In January 2022, 24 fruit trees – surrounded by 135 metres of fruiting hedge – …

 

Community Soil Care Clinic

A group of individuals gathered around a table, reviewing documents and engaging in discussion.
London Wide

 

Fertile soil is the basis from which all good, sustainable growth stems. With figures from …

 

The Ecosystem Regeneration Manuals: Tools to restore a planet

Diagram illustrating the components and flow of a water treatment system for purification and distribution.
London Wide

 

Soil erosion and land degradation continue to be a major environmental concern, threatening global food …

 

Love Lane Community Garden

People engaged in conversation and activities at tables and tents in a lively outdoor gathering on a sunny day.
Croydon

 

Now a thriving volunteer-led community garden in South Norwood, Love Lane started life as a …

 

Denmark Hill Community Garden

Several people standing together next to a red car, sharing smiles and laughter in a friendly outdoor city setting.
Southwark

 

Denmark Hill Community Garden is a small ‘open allotment’ on the Denmark Hill Estate, serving …

 

Shroom Sunday 2022

A collective of individuals in a woodland area, engaged in conversation amidst the beauty of the forest environment. They are listening to a man speaking.
Waltham Forest

 

Shroom Sunday is an annual celebration of all things mushroom-inspired, curated by the London Fungus …

 

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