Meadows, woods, the River Crane, hedgerows and a Ha-Ha! Visit for the Apple Day on 5th October and enjoy a wassail in the amazing orchard and enjoy the surprise of the Secret Garden. A very friendly Friends group is always keen to welcome new joiners, young or old. Become a mini David Attenborough, and get involved in tree surveys, wildlife counts, historical research and do your bit to make this part of London even better.
The Dragonfly Trail Read More »
The Dragonfly Trail is a circular route, 2.8 km in length, that runs along both banks of the River Crane. Download the walk leaflet and you will visit the Shot Tour, Crane Park Island, Dragonfly Terrace and play areas.
Woodland and grassland line the River Brent, bringing nature into this industrial landscape. Part of Brent River Park, the area within a five-mile radius of Brent Bends is home to an impressive 28 species of mammals and 203 species of birds.
Brent Bends itself is a 2.92-hectare woodland in Greater London, managed by the London Borough of Brent. This green space provides a vital habitat for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.
Angel Tube Station to the Nature Park in Barnard Park Read More »
The walk from Angel to Camley Street Nature Park which is in Barnard Park, offers a lovely blend of urban charm, historic canal paths, and hidden greenery in the heart of London. It’s around a 30-minute stroll (1.5 miles) and takes you through some of the city’s most characterful spots.
Meadow Hill Fields Read More »
Meadow Hill is Croydon’s community hub for sustainable living—more than just a garden, it’s a space where neighbours come together to share knowledge, celebrate milestones, and create something meaningful.
From group workshops and yoga sessions to seasonal gatherings, every event here helps build stronger connections. Meadow Hill makes it easy to grow chemical-free and be part of a movement that’s just as much about people as it is about the planet.
Looking for the perfect patch to start or expand your growing journey? We’ve got a space to suit every need.
Look out across to Chiswick Eyot, home to Osier Beds, where small willows were grown and their shoots (withies) cut each year to be made into baskets for use in carrying produce from the local market gardens. The island is now a nature reserve, flooded at each high tide. Although it is accessible at low tide the preservation society asks people to go across only during one of the work days arranged to take care of this fragile and unique island.
Hounslow Urban Farm Read More »
Hounslow Urban Farm is one of London’s largest community farms. Covering 29 acres it is an important educational resource and leisure facility for all the family. Visitors can enjoy a variety of colourful and unusual farm animals close-up, including 5 types of pigs, goats, cows, rabbits, ducks, geese, alpacas, rheas, peacocks and lots more.
Wilder exists to try to halt biodiversity decline in our cities, and to change mind sets. We want to challenge urban gardening practices that rely on fossil-fuel powered machinery and spraying, to show that cities can become both friendlier towards wildlife and more liveable for people.
A group of dedicated individuals, organisations, businesses and Tower Hamlets Council have come together to form Tower Habitats – the Biodiversity Partnership for the Borough of Tower Hamlets. The aim of the Partnership is to conserve and enhance the borough’s wildlife and natural places for today’s residents and future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
Tower Hamlets Climate Change Partnership Read More »
The council alone cannot reduce the emissions of Tower Hamlets to net zero by 2045. So, in 2020 we created the Climate Partnership. This is chaired by the local NHS Trust and is made up of a variety of organisations, including:
businesses,
education,
faith groups,
housing associations, and
voluntary and public sector organisations.