Cathy McLoughlin and Lydia Roberts reflect on our latest research 'Community Voices: Shaping East London Waterworks Park' in our #October blog. They discuss who this report could be used by and share the next steps for our findings. Read now! 🍂 https://www.elwp.org.uk/Blog/94

You’re invited! 13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign. ✨ Explore design concepts 🎨 Get creative with activities for all 📢 Explore community views on park inclusion 🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social

🍃 Come and see the proposed #EastLondonWaterworksPark and hear the latest findings from our #ListeningProject at 'Community Voices' as part of the #MayorsCommunityWeekend, 13–14 Sept! 🎊 🎟️: elwp.info/CommunityVoices @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social

Thrilled to join Haymarket Media Group on the Third Sector Podcast, chatting with Reach Volunteering about how our volunteers are empowered to design their own roles, seamlessly blending personal growth with community impact. Ready for some insights? www.thirdsector.co.uk/third-sector...

"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen. This would help our bees " via I Love Bees

The green spaces we enjoy today were often hard won. From the historical campaign to open Epping Forest to the people 🌳 to the current vision of East London Waterworks Park, ordinary people have made the difference. Read more: elwp.info/parkpower #GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate #biodiversity

Electric signals from power lines discourage bees from landing on nearby flowers, and there is growing concern that this so-called “electric pollution” could be causing widespread disruption to insect behaviour.

With London Festival of Architecture we’re putting on a FREE day of activities around the area we plan for East London Waterworks Park. Creative, nature activities for all ages. No experience needed. Bring curiosity. Bring passion. Bring community. 21 June 2025: elwp.info/LFA24 #LFA2025

The green spaces we enjoy today stand testament to the power of community action. From the historical campaign to open Epping Forest to the people 🌳 to the vision of East London Waterworks Park, ordinary people have made differences. Read more: elwp.info/parkpower #GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate

More than Human, bringing together art, science and radical thinking to ask how design can help our planet thrive by shifting its focus beyond human needs. designmuseum.org/whats-on/tal...

The green spaces we enjoy today stand testament to the power of community action. From the historical campaign to open Epping Forest to the people 🌳 to the vision of East London Waterworks Park, ordinary people have made differences. Read more: elwp.info/parkpower #GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate

Brilliant to be at @WalthamForestCollege for @BuildTomorrow: Construction, Sustainability and Innovators Youth Summit yesterday! Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature. #walthamstow #walthamforest #sustainability #biodiverse

🦇 #NoMowMay is here! If you have lawn in your garden, even if it's a small patch, do pack away the lawnmower and let it grow wild in May (and beyond)! This will attract a range of insects which all UK bats eat. More about gardening for bats www.bats.org.uk/advice/garde...

40 Years ago Carl Sagan knew about Climate change and he was so aware of it's impact on Nature more than us we do right now.

Amazing work @bengroom.bsky.social. Did we mention Ben works on the RENEW project? Just saying.

We all know walking is good for us. But growing evidence reveals the right hike can lower stress, boost cognition, and even provide nutrients and vitamins. So, what is the perfect walk?

My first dragonfly of the year!! #Invertebrates

Brilliant to be at @WalthamForestCollege for @BuildTomorrow: Construction, Sustainability and Innovators Youth Summit yesterday! Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature. #walthamstow #walthamforest #sustainability #biodiverse

🌳✨ Join us for a fun, family-friendly co-design workshop! Help us design spaces for plants, play, and making in our community-owned park. 🌱 📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00 📍 Lea Bridge Library Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants #CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany

🌿 ✨Nature first, people centred spaces should be places where you can feel at ease. Discover how at East London Waterworks Park we’re creating a community space with wild swimming ponds in our blog: www.elwp.org.uk/Blog.htm?Blo... 💚 Comment YES to learn about volunteer opps.

🌱 How do you design a park that truly belongs to the community? By listening. At East London Waterworks Park, we’re doing it together, surveying, listening, & asking community members for input. 🔗 Read the first blog in our Co-Design series elwp.info/ecologyCD1 #biodiversity #CommunitySpaces

UPDATE on the devastating felling of the 500 year-old #WhitewebbsOak Please share & take action today! www.change.org/p/justice-fo...

A large area of Walthamstow Marshes has been devastated by a recent fire. In April. #climatecrisis #ActOnClimate #ClimateEmergency

East London Waterworks Park has been planning, co-designing, and governing a community-led project to realise the park. If there were a learning platform dedicated to sharing this journey, would you be interested? Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey: elwp.info/learnon #Learning #climate

BLUEBELL SEASON IS HERE - we repeat, bluebell season is here, THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Just check out Stoneywell in Leicestershire, snapped by Susan Guy.

🌱 #EarthDay from East London Waterworks Park! Exciting news on our co-design ecology research, wildlife-friendly wetlands & inclusive spaces, all your ideas!📍Read more: elwp.info/ecologyCDPR 👀 Coming up: Deep dives on topography, overnight stays & nature interaction. Your park in the making! 🎨

Co-designed circular economy ideas! Gardening 🪴 Carpentry 🪵 Natural dyeing 👖 Soil creation 🌻 Plant crafts 💡 Volunteer Metti Siu’s ✨ illustrations preview ideas for East London Waterworks Park 🌿 ahead of our inclusive workshops. Volunteer or contact: [email protected] #biodiverse #inclusive

🌿 ✨Nature first, people centred spaces should be places where you can feel at ease. Discover how at East London Waterworks Park we’re creating a community space with wild swimming ponds in our blog: www.elwp.org.uk/Blog.htm?Blo... 💚 Comment YES to learn about volunteer opps.

Lovely walk around the edge of 🌸🌿East London Waterworks Park site. Seeing the thriving #wetlands in the neighbouring filter beds makes our #biodiverse park feel so close. To #volunteer drop a YES in the comments. Big thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers! #Community #WildSwimming

🌳✨ Join us for a fun, family-friendly co-design workshop! Help us design spaces for plants, play, and making in our community-owned park. 🌱 📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00 📍 Lea Bridge Library Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants #CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany

🌼 SPRING is here - and so is our vision for renewal! 🌿 Join our volunteers as they explore the Middlesex Filter Beds, where nature thrives, just like our community park once will. Every step we take is a step closer to rewilding East London. 🌱 This could be YOU! Email [email protected] to join!

🌿🏊‍♀️🌊 Shaping the Future of Natural Swimming at East London Waterworks Park 🌿🏊‍♀️🌊 How do we design a space that maximises both the joy of swimming in nature and the opportunity to learn from it?

Imagine the possibilities! 🎨🔬🌱 Holly Miller’s illustration shows a vision of the vibrant future of East London Waterworks Park, where people create, explore, and connect. #EastLondonWaterworksPark #CommunitySpaces #UrbanRegeneration Learn how you can support us: www.elwp.org.uk/JoinUs.htm ➡️

🌱 Join us! 🌱 💡 Benefits: • Lead creative habitat projects. • Collaborate with experts. • Impact urban ecology. 📅 Flexible Commitment: • Monthly virtual meetings. • Optional in-person meetups. 📧 Email [email protected] Let’s build a greener future 🌎💚 Illustration by Eloise Dörr

Make an impact, help create green and blue space in your community! We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our fundraising circle and contribute to exciting eco plans. Our next online meeting is Thursday, 9th Jan at 7:30 PM. Email [email protected] to get involved!

Upgrade your fundraising skills with our community! We're looking for fundraisers to contribute to our community-led fundraising strategy. We’re working on some exciting eco plans! Our next online meeting is Thursday 9th January at 19:30. Email [email protected] to get involved.

Wishing everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas! See you in 2025! Image by Periscope

As 2024 draws to a close our latest blog post reflects on the year and think about what lies ahead: elwp.info/dec24 The shimmering greens of trees reflected in water create a beautiful pattern in this photograph by Sam O’Donnell.

Last few tickets for our walk and talk around the perimeter of the site! What can you do for East London Waterworks Park? Explore how you can support our community as we walk and discuss our design proposals, with pens and a poster to sketch your ideas elwp.info/what

Thanks to Volunteer Centre Hackney for hosting us at their fair! Read more details on our roles. We're repowering our fundraising circle, so if you would like to be involved in that or any other opportunities, or would like us to put on a stall get in touch at [email protected]