It’s not too late to grab our £25 Winter Comboincluding a copy of our Urban Nature Map, wildflower seeds, aster badge, and Do London Differently newspaper. 👉 shop.nationalparkcity.org (Last posting day: Wednesday 17 December)

Our Ranger led #DoLondonDifferently #podcast has just pushed past a 1,000 downloads! Listen to the latest episode below or view the back catalogue here: nationalparkcity.london/podcast

#ShroomSunday returns - 5th Oct #Chingford Join London National Park City & London Fungus Network to celebrate the world of fungi and mushrooms. 🍄 A celebration of UK Fungus Day for the whole family #mushroomlover #fungiofinstagram #fungi www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shroom-sun...

We're inviting #applications for nature-passionate people to join our diverse, committed community of #volunteer #Rangers! Apply today & help make the capital a #greener, #healthier, and #wilder place for all ➡️ nationalparkcity.london/apply-to-be-... 🗓️ Closes: 28.9.25

SUMMER SALE: For a limited time only get your copy of the London National Park City Urban Nature Map plus the topsy turvy London Flipped Map for a combined price of just £15 including post & packaging within the UK. shop.nationalparkcity.org/product/lond...

Be sure to keep an eye out for Ranger Katie Blake appearing on Gardener’s World this Friday! 💚 Before that vote for ASTER OF THE SENSES www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...

What a delight it was to have BBC Gardeners World (@GWandShows) film a segment at the LNPC Ranger-visioned 'Aster of Senses' garden, featuring @The_RHS @HampCourtPal Garden Festival 2025 from today. 📺 @BBCTwo, Friday at 8pm. More on 'Aster of Senses': nationalparkcity.london/rhs-hampton-...

With the support of the Mayor’s team we have begun to deliver vital and timely microgrants to a number of our National Park City Ranger projects

To kick off #LondonClimateActionWeek, from 8–9am we’re giving away 12,000 free wildflower seed packets at stations across London: 📍Edgware, Elephant & Castle, Stanmore, Romford, North Greenwich, Kilburn, Finchley Central, Hendon Central, Hounslow West, Woolwich Arsenal.

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Thank you to David and Des for this wonderful evening at our Visitor Centre for the London Walking Festival. If you missed it then here’s your opportunity to catch up!

How can we view and engage with #nature as a teacher? This question is explored in 'Practicing artist-led ecological stewardship in England' the latest instalment from our Ranger community. Learn more from #Barnet based Becky Lyon right here: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story...

Fascinating and inspiring talk from Paul Wood @nationalparkcity.bsky.social . Talking about his new book. So many interesting tree stories in the open discussion.

Ep 4 of the new Do London Differently #podcast is available now. This week Emily Langston is talking Fruity Walks with Divya Hariramani nationalparkcity.london/do-london-di...

The @nationalparkcity.bsky.social Walking Festival ends 31st May. A perfect opportunity to meet fellow nature lovers and explore our National Park City. I’m especially excited for Sunday's ‘beating the bounds’ walk with @saveleamarshes.bsky.social! Events: nationalparkcity.london/london-walki...

What does it mean to really #connect with #nature as a living, breathing entity? This question is explored in '#Animism on the South Circular?' the latest story from our Ranger community. Learn more from @lewisham.gov.uk based Chris Collier right here: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story...

Ranger Emily was invited to meet lambs and sheep at Old Lodge Farm in Carshalton, South London, hosted by the Downlands Trust. nationalparkcity.london/meet-the-lam...

Want to know what the fight against #foodwaste really looks like? We spent a day with Merton's Community Fridge to find out how they are working to divert thousands of kilos of food from landfill & tackle food poverty. Read & share: buff.ly/IRxiYjb @mertonlabour.bsky.social

#LondonWalkingFestival begins this week! nationalparkcity.london/london-walki...

We're thrilled to share '#Emotions, connections & equity in green spaces' the latest story from our #volunteer Ranger community. Brent-based Kate Mills really does push the boundaries for what's possible for #natureconnection: nationalparkcity.london/ranger-story... brentgreens.bsky.social

Work in #education? We're excited to share '#Geography, green #education, & getting the message out there' our latest story from our volunteer Ranger community. Dive in & get inspired by the example of @camdencouncil.bsky.social based Kate Stockings: buff.ly/GNKXaVq

Congratulations to our friends in Chattanooga, Tennessee which has been recognised as North America’s 1st National Park City. From the most polluted city in the USA in the 70s to an unrivalled outdoor destination and biodiversity hotspot. Full announcement buff.ly/Zpg0HRD

This #InternationalWomensDay we wanted to shared some hopes for the future from our Ranger Community. We asked the question... It’s 2029…as a community, what do you hope London National Park City would have achieved by our 10th anniversary? And what might London look like as a result? #IWD

Come on down to the Visitors Centre this Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm for some extra special #RepairWeek sessions - not to be missed! buff.ly/JqNPBDQ buff.ly/Jf595aB buff.ly/jT9Eks5

We'll kick off @WorldBookDayUK with 2 environment-focused recommendations from the team. Continue the list in the comments👇 📚 Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea & Human Life: @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 📚 In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk & why it’s good for us: @shane writer (IG)

Our Ranger Stories series continues with Emily Langston, a Ranger based in Croydon whose focuses range from #podcasting to #birdwatching. By day she works for a company which is making batteries for EVs & energy storage. Meet Emily: buff.ly/41uQTgO

📣 PUBLICATION ALERT: THE LONDON NATIONAL PARK CITY PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE 📣 Calling all supporters & friends, our latest publication '12 ways to connect people & nature in London’ is ready for you to read, share & be inspired by. Download your copy: buff.ly/4k2M6KN

National Park City is looking for new Trustees to join our board in 2025. We’re looking for candidates who are seeking a deeper connection with nature in their day-to-day lives. Find out more and apply @ https://buff.ly/4b6dNOz by Wed 12th March.

Calling all greening and growing individuals and organisations! A reminder of this amazing initiative from the TCV. 🌲 🌳

London National Park City Rangers need you! Our autumn 2024 crowdfunder has launched, & every donation made supports our dedicated Ranger community to execute more change-making nature-centred projects in their local neighbourhoods & beyond. 👉 Donate: https://buff.ly/4fAUUow

Fabulous planting sessions with Thames21 this week as Hounslow residents transformed their streets with flood-resilient planting. Watch this space as Ranger Mar continues to engage local school children and neighbours in more activities to come

Happy Worlds Wetland Day 2025 for yesterday. Partnerships Manager Louis was up in stunning Amwell, Hertfordshire. Once a gravel pit, now a thriving wildlife haven for spectacular bird life. See wetlands to explore for free thanks to the wonderful WWT https://buff.ly/3EpuQPG

Staff members Becky and Louis had a wonderful visit to meet up with the Paddington Development Trust and their Climate Champions at the beautiful Grand Junction! With our Visitor Centre becoming established in The City of Westminster - it's great to check in with our local neighbours!

Louis, our Partnerships Manager, was down at the beautiful Thingy Cafe and Hackney Herbal garden this week - great to see the new shoots of Spring poking through! Check out their 'Lets Be Eco-Logical' show starting soon too 👀

Front garden can play a vital role in tackling climate change. 💚 Rethinking how we use our front gardens offers a practical, impactful way for individuals to contribute to global sustainability. 🌳

Have you checked out our YouTube channel? There's lots of really informative, bite-sized videos from our Rangers and supporters on creative ways to engage with urban nature in London. Take a moment to explore it here: https://buff.ly/4aj4QRV

Just in case you missed it the 1st time round & in honour of #Veganuary. Some thoughts from our resident vegan/Comms Manager. Including 6 practical tips on how to get started on your #vegan journey (if that's something you're considering). 🥕

I've made a starter pack for all things conservation, wildlife, ecology and landscapes in the UK. By no means exhaustive, so if I've missed you or someone you think should be on here then reply below and I'll get you on here! #ecology #nature #wildlife #biodiversity go.bsky.app/LNv5K8h

What would the start of 2025 be without a little ray of hope from our Ranger community? Meet Michael Holland, a Ranger based in Waltham Forest whose focus is on getting people #outdoors & reconnecting with #nature. By day he's a #nature #educator. Get to know Michael: https://buff.ly/40hYmPD

⏳ 7 days left to apply to our new Programme Manager role! You'll be stewarding our expanded small grants programme over the next 18 months, which will directly fund a variety of projects led by - or directly involving - our Rangers. Details:

We hope everyone has a wonderful festive season and a very happy new year. 💚 Thank you to everyone who has joined the community this year. https://buff.ly/4dqFMIl

We hope you'll join us in extending a warm welcome to our new Community Director Becky Daniels! Learn more about Becky and the scope for her role here: https://buff.ly/49FZUpO Give this post a like to celebrate the growing London National Park City team.

Want to get your hands on a LondonNPC Borough t-shirt? Donate at least £30 to our crowdfunder today: https://buff.ly/4fAUUow Email [email protected] with your size (XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL), Borough, colour choice (Black, Grey, Red, Green, Blue or Purple) & address.

The weekend is nearly here! Why not grab a ☕ and lose yourself in the rest of our Ranger Stories series? 5/5 We promise it'll leave you feeling inspired to embrace a greener, healthier and wilder London https://buff.ly/3CVM7ix

Let's say a big YES to Thursday, by meeting another dynamic London National Park City Ranger. 4/5 ♻️ Elly Platt - based in Sutton - injects creativity into #river restoration, using found materials to create amazing art. Get to know Elly here: https://buff.ly/3VFRnwn

3 days in and we hope you're really getting a flavour of the amazing work carried out by the London National Park City Rangers. 3/5 🎨 Matt Ponting - based in Newham - uses #art to make #nature and #urban #environments accessible for all. Get to know Matt here: https://buff.ly/4dHAtoV

National Park City is hiring! We're looking for a diligent and organised Programme Manager to join our small staff team. This new role is initially a full time contract role. Find out all of the details and how to apply at national-park-city.breezy.hr/p/e91aab5314... #NationalParkCity #Hiring

Happy 3rd birthday to Adelaide becoming the southern hemisphere's first ever National Park City! A movement to improve liveability in Greater Adelaide by connecting people with nature through everyday actions – for everyone, everywhere, everyday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl7P...

It's day 2 of our London National Park City Ranger introductions! 2/5 🚶🏻Ingrina Shieh - based in Southwark - creates opportunities for Londoners to get outdoors & #walk to benefit their #wellbeing. Get to know Ingrina here: https://buff.ly/4dxHcRR

This week we're excited to introduce the London National Park City Rangers to the Bluesky family! 1/5 🐦‍⬛ Keir Chauhan - based in Haringey - primarily uses #birdwatching to support people in engaging with the #wildlife & #ecosystems around them. Get to know Keir here: https://buff.ly/3XAyaNM