Growing Understandings Read More »
Ranger Michael Holland FLS, expert nature educator and author, delivered hands-on, nature-based workshops at Highams Park. Activities included the Winter Wildlife Wonders programme, where families created bird-friendly mini wreaths using natural materials like berries, wool, and seeds.
Marshland Wanderings Read More »
Exploring Hackney & Walthamstow Marsh through creative walks, art, and foraging.
Located near St Paul’s Cathedral, Festival Gardens offers stunning views of the landmark. Featuring a wall fountain, sunken lawn, paved terrace, and seasonal planting, the gardens were designed by Sir Albert Richardson in 1951 for the Festival of Britain.
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.
The Lioness Line Walking Tour Read More »
Take a walking tour along the Lioness Line through Wembley Park, celebrating the historic achievements and lasting legacy of the England women’s football team. This route honours their impact on the game and their role in inspiring the next generation of women and girls in sport.
The walk covers 11.7km (7.3 miles) and takes around 3 hours to complete. Start of the walk at Wembley Central Station on the newly named Lioness line.
Eastbury Manor House Read More »
Set in tranquil gardens this Elizabethan house, in an unusual setting, is an unexpected treasure in the heart of Barking. Discover the extraordinary history of the house spanning more than 450 years. Today Eastbury continues to house a wide range of education, arts, heritage and community activities, plus permanent and temporary exhibitions. Eastbury Manor House is now closed for Winter 2024-25. We will re-open on Sunday 30th March 2025 at:
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm each day
Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers Read More »
Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers (SNCV) is the main nature conservation organisation, solely operating in the London Borough of Sutton. We have been working on Sutton’s many wildlife sites since 1987.
We carry out practical maintenance and habitat management work throughout the year. These tasks include hedgelaying, coppicing, scrub clearance and fence construction. During the spring and summer, we also carry out ecological surveys and monitoring, recording plants and animals to help inform our management.
Haringey Climate Forum Read More »
The Haringey Climate Forum is about creating positive change, in line with the climate emergency, both in our own lives, and through the Council and other institutions in the borough. Our aim, zero carbon as soon as possible, is ambitious, but it is achievable, and together we can make a difference.We already have everything we need to start creating a happier, healthier, greener, and more prosperous borough. Many people are doing this – our families, our neighbours, local entrepreneurs on our high streets and volunteer organisations across the borough are already making great strides forward.
Association of Croydon Conservation Societies Read More »
ACCS is an umbrella group for organisations concerned with nature conservation in Croydon. Formed over 30 years ago it represents the interests of our member groups on nature conservation, wildlife habitats and open space issues. We provide a forum within which our groups can share matters of concern or obtain advice and assistance. We monitor, examine and comment upon town planning policies and proposals as well as planning applications that affect open space or nature conservation. The expertise and knowledge of our members provides a vital pool of information that can be used to obtain a picture of what is or what might be happening within Croydon to sites of interest to us.
Paddington Development Trust Read More »
The Climate Champions launched in 2024, and work across Westbourne, Queen’s Park and Harrow Road. They are a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who are working to improve the area for themselves, and for the environment. We run various different projects, relating to themes like healthy homes, biodiversity, and active travel, and are always keen to hear from people about what they’d like to see happen in the area!