Boxing Day Open Day at New Cross Gate Cutting

Wednesday 26th December 2018 26/12/2018 Come and explore this beautiful nature reserve which is usually closed to the public. The perfect location for a Boxing Day stroll and a chance to make your own Green Man tree sculpture from clay, try our tree trail or make a pinecone birdfeeder. New Cross Gate Cutting is a secluded area of … Continue reading Boxing Day Open Day at New Cross Gate Cutting

International Volunteer Day

"The diverse and dynamic role of volunteerism in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals merits strong support from Governments and other stakeholders. On this International Day, I thank volunteers for their efforts to leave no one behind." — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 … Continue reading International Volunteer Day

Good Parks for London 2018

On Wednesday 28 November, Parks for London published the Good Parks for London Report 2018: Improving London’s parks for all. The Good Parks for London Report 2018 considers the approach that London Boroughs are taking towards parks and green spaces, evaluating them against ten criteria: public satisfaction, awards for quality, health and wellbeing, sustainability, events, … Continue reading Good Parks for London 2018

New Nature’s Gym programme available

The October-December 2018 Nature's Gym programme is now available. We are always keen to welcome new people, and so if you are keen to join us, please have a look through our Nature's Gym pages and FAQ. Hopefully this will give you all the information you need to join. You can also find out a … Continue reading New Nature’s Gym programme available

Great North Wood tree walk at Buckthorne Cutting

Sunday 23 September 2018 - 11:00am - 12:00pm Join London Wildlife Trust and the Fourth Reserve Conservation Trust for a guided tree walk around the recently-opened Buckthorne Cutting Nature Reserve in Crofton Park. Learn how to identify different tree species, how trees relate to other woodland wildlife, their folklore and etymology, as well as past and current uses … Continue reading Great North Wood tree walk at Buckthorne Cutting

New Woodland for Crab Hill in Beckenham Place Park

Trees for Cities write... Trees for Cities is working in partnership with the London Borough of Lewisham to re-establish an area of woodland on Crab Hill in Beckenham Place Park. The woodland will be planted carefully so it does not block visibility. It will bring splashes of colour throughout the seasons and attract bees, birds and … Continue reading New Woodland for Crab Hill in Beckenham Place Park