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The Wildlife Trusts warn: As England smoulders, Westminster’s war on nature must stop

content_copier — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

New report urges Government to change course on nature protection amidst summer of wildfires

How rewilding can help reduce the risk and severity of wildfires

eedwards — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Following a summer of wildfires across the UK, there have been claims in some media coverage that rewilding increases the risk of wildfires. However, evidence suggests that, when implemented appropriately, rewilding can often reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

Nature charity CEOs call out Kemi Badenoch’s attack on Net Zero

content_copier — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Climate change needs action, not just words

£1.48 million investment for two landmark urban rewilding partnerships across London

eedwards — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust, the Mayor of London, Redbridge Council, Hillingdon Council are joining forces on two ambitious new urban rewilding projects, backed by a £1.48 million investment from the Mayor of London, to help shape the future of nature recovery across the capital.

Turns out you're not the only Londoner surviving in the city

vbennell — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This summer, London Wildlife Trust is inviting people across the capital to think differently about who they share the city with through a playful new outdoor campaign celebrating the remarkable wildlife that calls London home.

Could you help shape the future of nature recovery in London?

vbennell — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Do you have strategic vision, independent judgement and a passion for protecting wildlife and wild places?

London Wildlife Trust is looking to recruit up to three new Trustees to join our Board as we enter the next phase of our 2030 Strategy.

Historic Grosvenor Square reopens as a new chapter for nature in the heart of London

vbennell — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Following a £25 million transformation, Grosvenor Square has reopened as a thriving urban garden for wildlife and people. London Wildlife Trust will bring the space to life through a year-round programme of events, education and community activities, helping inspire people to discover nature in the heart of the capital.

Tottenham fox cubs featured in Sir David Attenborough’s Wild London celebrated in giant new artwork in Haringey school.

anaumovic — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Local artist James Straffon, whose urban artistry was seen in BBC One’s Wild London on New Year’s Day and visited by Sir David Attenborough during his filming of foxes in the area, has worked with pupils from Park View School to create a grand scale mural celebrating the Tottenham foxes.

New partnership will transform Grosvenor Square into a haven for wildlife and people

eedwards — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Westminster Foundation that will see the transformation of Grosvenor Square into a haven for urban wildlife, where people can learn about and connect with nature in the heart of the city.

New poll reveals dramatic loss of ‘outdoor joy’ as we age

content_copier — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

30 Days Wild challenge offers the chance to reconnect with nature

The King’s Speech for Nature – eight new bills to tackle the nature crisis

content_copier — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Steps to improve national security should include emergency powers to protect the ocean, river restoration and reintroduction of large grazing herbivores

It’s time for UK Government to accelerate policies for nature recovery

content_copier — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

MP and NGOs will join together at a parliamentary event on 15th April to urge Government to reset environmental policy to address the nature loss crisis.

London Wildlife Trust opens new children’s natural play area at Woodberry Wetlands

vbennell — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust opened a new natural play area for children at Woodberry Wetlands today as part of its Championing Nature programme, supported by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates, which helps young Londoners connect with wildlife and green spaces.

London Green Infrastructure Framework and the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy launch

eedwards — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust welcome the publication of the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the London Green Infrastructure Framework by the Greater London Authority.

Anti-nature rhetoric damaging voter confidence in Labour, new poll finds

content_copier — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

19% less likely to vote Labour because Starmer threatens to remove nature rules

Parliamentary event saw rare cross-party consensus of concern about the future of nature protections

amwilson — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Nature experts, MPs and peers speak out about the potential environmental impact of Nuclear Regulatory Review’s recommendations

Evidence shows PM’s plan to slash environmental protections is based on inaccuracies

content_copier — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

MPs and environmental groups urge a rethink to avoid nature catastrophe

Nightmare before Christmas: worst environmental regression in decades looms

content_copier — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Labour’s list of broken promises mounts

Beavers and white storks set to make a historic return to East London

eedwards — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce, ‘Rewilding East London’, a new species recovery project to reintroduce white storks and beavers into East London.

Underwhelmed: The Wildlife Trusts’ response to the Environmental Improvement Plan

content_copier — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Read our response to the much-anticipated new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).

Nature charities call on peers to de-weaponise the Planning Bill

content_copier — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Amendments to the Bill are vital to prevent dismantling of wildlife protection

London Wildlife Trust partners with A Little Bird Co.

anaumovic — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We’re proud to partner with A Little Bird Co to help more people feed birds in a way that’s kind to nature and the planet.

Wild London - a new documentary with Sir David Attenborough

eedwards — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is proud to announce we are co-producing David Attenborough’s upcoming BBC documentary, Wild London. Made by Passion Planet, the programme will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer at the end of this year.

Meaningful Planet - Transform your mobile phone bills into positive environmental action

anaumovic — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Transform your mobile phone bills into positive environmental action - with 10% of your bill supporting nature's recovery in London

London Wildlife Trust is sad to announce the passing of Mathew Frith

eedwards — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

It is with the deepest sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague, Mathew Frith (Director of Research), has passed away after a long illness. Mathew was, in many ways, the heart and soul of London Wildlife Trust. His passion for nature, his commitment to London’s wild spaces, and his unwavering belief in the power of community have shaped the Trust into what it is today.

UK Government amendments on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a welcome step forward, but not the end of the road

content_copier — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

After months of campaigning by The Wildlife Trusts and other environmental organisations, the UK Government has tabled amendments to add nature safeguards to Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

State of UK Climate Report finds weather extremes now the norm in the UK

content_copier — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

New report released today makes for stark reading. Ambitious action must be taken to tackle the dual nature and climate crisis

On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess

content_copier — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.

MPs back call to protect chalk streams from harmful planning reforms

amwilson — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

More than 10 MPs gathered in Parliament Square on Wednesday (4th June) to call on the Government to strengthen planning reforms to protect England’s globally rare chalk streams.

Government digs grave for wildlife

content_copier — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

New proposals on Biodiversity Net Gain from UK Government will harm whole communities so that a few can profit more.

Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises, say The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB

content_copier — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

New evidence shows nature does not block growth
New poll: Voters say Labour’s failing nature
Pull part 3 of the Bill: nature recovery pretence is ‘licence to destroy’

Thousands of London children and families set to benefit from major new investment in nature connection

vbennell — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Championing Nature is a new project helping thousands of children, young people and families in the capital connect with nature, thanks to a multi-year programme made possible by the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates partnership.

Hackney pupils celebrate a campaign to save local nature in new art project at Woodberry Wetlands

vbennell — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A new arts project led by London Wildlife Trust at Woodberry Wetlands is showcasing the creativity of Hackney schoolchildren and celebrating a powerful moment in the borough’s environmental history.

Gaps in Planning & Infrastructure Bill “deeply concerning”, say The Wildlife Trusts

content_copier — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today The Wildlife Trusts have published a briefing, urging the Government to ‘fill in the blanks’ to avoid the Planning & Infrastructure Bill undermining vital nature protections.

Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price

content_copier — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The reforms fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win’ for nature and development, and threaten to demolish environmental law.

The coalition has urged the Government to work with them and support its amendments in the committee stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. These would ensure that planning changes deliver positive change for nature and for growth hand-in-hand.

Landmark Mayoral roundtable on restoring London’s waterways held at Walthamstow Wetlands

eedwards — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust’s CEO, David Mooney, joined the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, at Walthamstow Wetlands yesterday for a roundtable event to discuss how we can restore, protect, and improve London’s waterways within the next decade.

Wild about Gardens campaign asks us all to become hoverfly heroes

content_copier — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts

Beavers are coming home!

vbennell — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust congratulates the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and its acknowledgement of the free-living populations in several parts of England

London Wildlife Trust partners with British Pullman

amwilson — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust are delighted to be a sustainability partner of the iconic British Pullman, a Belmond train, throughout 2025.

Flagship UK-wide nature project shows people-power dramatically helps wildlife and communities

vbennell — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project has collaborated with twelve communities across London, including groups in Tower Hamlets, Haringey, Greenwich, and Hammersmith, to take actions for nature. Working in collaboration with over 200 under-represented young people through partnership and community collaboration.

Trust staff member celebrated as part of the National Lottery 30th birthday celebrations

amwilson — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust Project Officer Chantelle Lindsay has been recognised by National Lottery as part of National Lottery 30 for her inspirational work in making heritage and conservation relevant to young people everywhere

Reconnecting London’s Woodlands: Funding Secured for London Wildlife Trust’s ‘Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood & Dulwich Wood’ Project

owatson — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust has received a generous £1,020,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance the 'Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood & Dulwich Wood' project.

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for London

eedwards — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Londoners now have the chance to help shape the future of nature restoration in the capital! By sharing your ideas, you could help identify key areas where the recovery of wildlife species and habitats should be prioritised.

Urban Nature Club: bringing families closer to wildlife

eedwards — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust’s Outdoor Learning Team is dedicated to connecting families with nature through a variety of engaging events.

Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and support given to The Wildlife Trusts

trustadmin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Today Sir David Attenborough was awarded the Rothschild medal in recognition of the extraordinary inspiration, leadership and support he has given to The Wildlife Trusts federation of charities over the past 60 years.

Over 60,000 people march to parliament to demand politicians Restore Nature Now

anaumovic — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On Saturday 22 June The Wildlife Trusts travelled from across the UK to join more than 60,000 people and over 350 charities, businesses and action groups to march through central London to parliament. They had one simple but powerful message to all the UK’s political parties – that they must Restore Nature Now.

Celebrating 10 Years of Wild Life Drawing: The More You Look Exhibition at Camley Street Natural Park

anaumovic — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Wild Life Drawing, in collaboration with London Wildlife Trust, is thrilled to announce The More You Look, an extraordinary outdoor exhibition celebrating a decade of Wild Life Drawing.

The Great Big Nature Survey

trustadmin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In 2023 The Wildlife Trusts launched The Great Big Nature Survey. We still want the public to have their say on important issues affecting nature and wildlife, and so far, 21,000 people have done just that.

Wildlife and climate campaigners unite in what could be the biggest ever march for nature

content_copier — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

• Members of the public are being encouraged to ‘unite for nature’ by joining a legal and family-friendly demonstration on the streets of central London on Saturday 22 June 2024
• Backed by a wide-range of nature, wildlife and climate groups and campaigners, including Chris Packham, the demonstration aims to be the biggest-ever gathering of nature and climate supporters in the UK
• The Restore Nature Now demonstration will bring thousands of people together to call on all political parties to take action to restore nature and tackle climate change in the UK, as one of the worst nations for nature loss

Harvest Mice have been returned to Perivale Wood, West London for the first time in 45 years

trustadmin — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Last weekend, members of the Selborne Society, who own Perivale Wood, joined project partners Ealing Wildlife Group to release over 150 harvest mice into the wild at Perivale Wood in Ealing – becoming the fifth site in Ealing where harvest mice have been released as part of the Ealing Wildlife Group rewilding project.

London Wildlife Trust partners with Seedball

owatson — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Help us grown a wilder London. We are delighted to partner with Seedball who will donate 12% of your purchase to London Wildlife Trust.

Further 21 Rewild London Fund projects announced to help make the capital more resilient to climate change

trustadmin — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today announced a further 21 projects awarded a share of the £1 million Rewild London funding, helping to improve the environment and make the capital more resilient to climate change.

London Wildlife Trust and East London NHS Foundation Trust collaborate on nature-inspired wellbeing programme for young people

owatson — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An inspiring collaboration, delivering new workshops at Walthamstow Wetlands.

New accessible wildlife pond opened at Walthamstow Wetlands, in collaboration with Illumination's Migration

owatson — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An exciting collaboration brings London Wildlife Trust together with Universal Pictures to celebrate the release of Illumination’s Migration.

Bob Smyth, one of the Trust's founders has sadly passed away

eedwards — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We are sad to announce that one of the Trust's founders and our second chair, Bob Smyth, passed away on 27th December after a very short illness.

Beavers have been returned to West London for the first time in 400 years

eedwards — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today a family of five beavers have been reintroduced to a site in West London after a 400-year absence. 'Bringing Beavers Back to Ealing' is a Rewild London Fund project, delivered in partnership with London Wildlife Trust and made possible with funding from the Mayor of London and Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund.

Devastating declines must put nature at the top of the political agenda

eedwards — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust give politicians five priorities to support nature's recovery

SENsory Explorers – accessible nature discovery for families

anaumovic — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is dedicated to creating events and spaces that are inclusive to all.

London Wildlife Trust announces the appointment of David Mooney as new Chief Executive Officer

trustadmin — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mooney as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st October 2023.

Keeping it Wild at London Wildlife Trust: changing the face of the environmental sector

anaumovic — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

At London Wildlife Trust our vision is of a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife and the wider environment.

A statement from London Wildlife Trust: Diversity in the conservation sector

eedwards — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Our vision is of a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife and the wider environment.

London Wildlife Trust launches a new project to connect nature and communities in Hillingdon

eedwards — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust has announced a new partnership with British Airways and Heathrow to help protect local wildlife and ensure Hillingdon residents are able to enjoy the abundance of wildlife that surrounds them.

Local Communities stand to benefit from project to reunite Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Woods

owatson — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A dynamic new project to reunite the ancient and popular woodlands of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood in south London, is today announced by London Wildlife Trust.

London Wildlife Trust partners with Belgravia in Bloom

anaumovic — Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The London Wildlife Trust has partnered up with Belgravia in Bloom to celebrate this year’s Into the Wild themed festival.

Seeding Change Report: shining a light on the barriers to nature conservation volunteering for young women and non-binary people of colour

ldonegal — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is proud to present the recommendations within the Seeding Change Report, addressing the specific barriers to inclusion in volunteering within the nature conservation sector experienced by people of colour who identify as being women or non-binary (primarily aged 18-25).

The Wild Escape exhibition

anaumovic — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is proud to announce our support for The Wild Escape exhibition in Kings Cross to celebrate the wildlife that can be found in our Camley Street Natural Park reserve.

The Wild Escape exhibition at King’s Cross opens on 3rd April as part of a programme of Earth Day activity running throughout the month.

Wimbledon Park Project, Letter - April 2023

owatson — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust’s support for the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project biodiversity improvements.

Rewild London Fund: Successful applicants announced

amwilson — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust, in partnership with the Mayor of London, announces the 22 recipients of the Rewild London Fund. The £850,000 fund, delivered by the London Wildlife Trust with commitment from Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, will go to projects focusing in and around London’s Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).

London Wildlife Trust and GrowN22 C.I.C. Announce an Exciting Partnership for Nextdoor Nature

ldonegal — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

GrowN22 C.I.C. and the London Wildlife Trust have entered into a partnership agreement to facilitate therapeutic gardening workshops across the GrowN22 growing remit of community projects in Haringey, North London. Supporting London Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature Project, working across London to give young people and the wider community the skills, tools, and opportunity to take-action for nature in their local areas.

Nature Tots – sessions inspiring young people to engage with nature

anaumovic — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Nature Tots is London Wildlife Trust’s Forest School programme for preschool children aged 18 months to 5 years.

Keeping it Wild - London Faith & Belief Community Awards Winner

ldonegal — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

We are proud to have been awarded a Faith and Belief Community Award by the Faith and Belief Forum, acknowledged in conjunction The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative’s mission to encourage environmental sustainability. This category celebrates projects that address one of the most urgent challenges facing humanity by inspiring behavioural change in their communities.

Legally Ballroom - the dancing event raises a spectacular amount for The Wildlife Trusts

anaumovic — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This November, Legally Ballroom returned for the eighth time to raise a spectacular £51,000 for The Wildlife Trusts.

Avian Influenza - November update

eedwards — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Sadly, Avian Influenza (bird flu) is having a devastating impact on wild bird populations across the UK. Affected species that have been reported in London are greylag and Canada geese, mute swan , grey heron, black-headed gull and moorhen, and all of these are widespread across the capital.

Legally Ballroom – dancing for wildlife

anaumovic — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Next week 16 duos will be taking to the floor for the dazzling dance fundraiser Legally Ballroom.

A statement from London Wildlife Trust: our zero tolerance for hate speech

amwilson — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

At London Wildlife Trust we believe that every member of our community, including our staff, trainees, volunteers, and visitors, has the right to live, carry out their roles, and experience nature in an environment free from prejudice and abuse.

Outdoor Learning - Lessons in Nature

anaumovic — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust provides practical education lessons centred within nature. These sessions are directly linked with the National Curriculum and can be tailored to suit a range of abilities and ages! St John's and St Clement's recently visited our Centre for Wildlife Gardening one of our many available sites for these lessons.

London Wildlife Trust and Mayor of London announce further plans to rewild the capital thanks to Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund

amwilson — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today London Wildlife Trust and the Mayor of London announced the launch of the Rewild London Fund Round 2, to further enable nature’s recovery in the city. Following Amazon’s £750,000 Right Now Climate Fund commitment, grants for more than 20 critical rewilding projects designed to protect and restore biodiversity in the capital have opened up.

BirdRun prize draw

amwilson — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

BirdRun is a prize draw challenging you to guess the exact date the migrating goldeneye return to our Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve this year.

Flock Together Academy inspires a wave of young naturalists from backgrounds underrepresented in green spaces

trustadmin — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

“I enjoyed myself so much. I have learnt to appreciate the outdoors and nature.”

Flock Together Academy is a new partnership between London Wildlife Trust and Flock Together. It aims to inspire a wave of young naturalists from backgrounds historically underrepresented in nature conservation and green spaces. Through progressive sessions designed by creatives from the Flock Together community, young Londoners will connect to the natural world around them and develop a stronger relationship with the outdoors.

Nature Nurtures - funding awarded for an innovative project rethinking youth volunteering

trustadmin — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

We are thrilled to have been awarded funding by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, delivered by Arts Council England to deliver our new project Nature Nurtures.

Nature Nurtures is a cross-sector consortium project led by London Wildlife Trust with partners Spread the Word, Black Girls Hike CIC and London Youth. It will work with 600 young people and partners to develop a new model for youth volunteering at the Trust, using creative nature writing as an innovative engagement tool. The project will focus on young people from under-represented groups, from Black and Asian and minoritised ethnic heritage, who are not currently accessing volunteering.

Nextdoor Nature

trustadmin — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Delivered by London Wildlife Trust, Nextdoor Nature gave young people the skills, tools, and opportunity to take action for nature in their local areas. This programme ran from 2022-2024 working with communities all around London to connect with nature in the way that worked for them, this programme has now come to an end, however if you have an idea to take action for nature on your doorstep, you can still reach out, see the contact information at the end of the page.

BirdRun

amwilson — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

BirdRun is a new prize draw challenging you to guess the exact date the migrating swifts return to our Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve this year.

Wimbledon Park Project, Letter - February 2022

owatson — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust’s support for the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project biodiversity improvements.

Long-awaited Environment Act passed

content_copier — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust responds to the passing of the Environment Act.

Sir David Attenborough calls for role of nature to be recognised in fight against climate change in new film

content_copier — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts say ambitious nature recovery should be focus at COP26

Camley Street Natural Park to reopen on Wednesday 13th October

amwilson — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Camley Street Natural Park, London Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve in the heart of King’s Cross, will reopen on Wednesday 13th October.

This Is Our Place – a nature writing project for London

amwilson — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust and Spread The Word are delighted to announce that This Is Our Place, our nature writing project celebrating London's wildlife, nature and the diverse communities of the city through words, will now take place in 2021.

Announcing our new book 'London in the Wild: Exploring Nature in the City'

trustadmin — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In Autumn 2022, London Wildlife Trust will be releasing its new book London in the Wild: Exploring Nature in the City, with a foreword by conservationist and broadcaster Chris Packham.

Voting for a more Natural Capital

amwilson — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

With the London Mayoral elections approaching on 6th May 2021, the Trust is part of a coalition of environmental partners putting forward a manifesto for the incoming Mayor to consider.

Camley Street Natural Park: progress update

amwilson — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The latest news on progress at Camley Street Natural Park

Works to the Cox’s Walk footbridge

trustadmin — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Position Statement by London Wildlife Trust
Updated October 2023

Walthamstow Wetlands Summer News 2020

trustadmin — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Walthamstow Wetlands has welcomed summer with a flurry of wildlife activity and visitors. During these testing times where covid-19 has affected every corner of the globe, Walthamstow Wetlands has provided a space to explore the Great Outdoors, birdwatch, exercise and find solace.

Statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling on the expansion of Heathrow Airport

amwilson — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust responds to news that the Supreme Court’s ruling on 16th December overturns a Court of Appeal decision made earlier in the year to block Heathrow’s expansion plans

Keeping it Wild: Youth Accelerator Fund Project

amwilson — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Young Londoners took the lead in protecting our city's wildlife in London Wildlife Trust’s latest digital learning programme

London's Urban Forest Plan is published

amwilson — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The London Urban Forest Plan sets out the goals and priority actions for protect, managing and expanding London's urban forest.

Great North Wood Photography Competition

amwilson — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Entries are now closed for the Great North Wood photography competition 2020

Animals of London

amwilson — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

London design house Run for the Hills has released an illustrated typographic map of our capital, with 20% of its sales going towards London Wildlife Trust.

Walthamstow Wetlands photography competition 2020

amwilson — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Entries are now open for Walthamstow Wetlands photography competition 2020

Meet London's emperors and hawkers

amwilson — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust publishes the first guide to the capital's dragonflies and damselflies

Hutchinson's Bank planning proposal - LWT position statement

trustadmin — Mon, 11 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust position statement on the proposal for a new 11-flat block near to Hutchinson's Bank nature reserve.

World Wetlands Day 2019

trustadmin — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust is promoting World Wetlands Day this weekend. 2nd February each year is the day when people around the world help to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for wildlife, communities and our planet. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

New visitor centre for Gunnersbury Triangle

trustadmin — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife trust has exciting plans for a new and much-needed education and visitor centre at Gunnersbury Triangle, to support the many visitors who enjoy this very special wildlife oasis and the work of our staff and volunteers.

Future environmental protections at risk

trustadmin — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The draft Environment Bill, just published by the Government, does not go far enough to tackle the serious environmental challenges we face or provide legal certainty for the future of our natural world.

New opportunities for young people to work with nature and wildlife in London

trustadmin — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Keeping it Wild is a new project, led by London Wildlife Trust and funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, that will inspire and empower hundreds of Londoners aged 11-25 to take part in urban nature conservation.

Flawed badger cull expands across England

trustadmin — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts call on government: invest in medicine not marksmen.

The government has given permission for badger culls to go ahead in England for another year.

Discover one of south London’s best kept secrets, the Great North Wood

trustadmin — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The Great North Wood was a vast wooded landscape, which once covered the low hills that rise between Deptford, Streatham, and Croydon. Much of the old Great North Wood was swallowed up by development from the 1850s, but pockets remain, valuable havens for animals, plants, and people.

MPs and councillors coming to ‘enjoy the river’ at this year’s Tidefest

trustadmin — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Brentford and Isleworth MP Ruth Cadbury will be joining Hounslow Council Leader Steve Curran, Mayor Samia Chaudhary and other local councillors at the annual celebration of all the River Thames has to offer at this year’s Tidefest at Strand on the Green on Sunday 2nd September.

Redbridge nature reserve threatened by Council approved haulage road

trustadmin — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

A much loved nature reserve within Fairlop Waters Country Park is under threat from a Council approved lorry route, despite the Council stating that it will “ensure there is no net loss of biodiversity on large development sites”.*

Grasslands in west London benefit from £37k grant

trustadmin — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Boost from Heathrow Community Fund for London Wildlife Trust’s conservation work in Hillingdon.

Help prevent fires on London’s greenspaces

trustadmin — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Several weeks of hot and dry weather have created a severe fire risk across the city’s natural open spaces

London Wildlife Trust is calling on Londoners to help prevent fires by taking simple precautions when out and about.

River opens for wildlife at Stafford Road Open Space

trustadmin — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Joint project with Hillingdon Council and Environment Agency helps improve wildlife habitats on the Yeading Brook

Wildlife sites threatened by Government’s ‘yes’ to Heathrow Airport expansion

trustadmin — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

A statement from London Wildlife Trust on the Transport Secretary's approval this week of a third runway at Heathrow

New London Environment Strategy has laudable ambitions but there is still work to do

trustadmin — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust on the publication of the Mayor’s London Environment Strategy this week.

Ponds help Dragonfly Detectives crack the case

trustadmin — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Garden ponds prove fruitful for London Wildlife Trust’s citizen science survey of dragonflies and damselflies

‘Thunder beetles’ show strength of capital’s ecology

trustadmin — Fri, 18 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000

London’s stag beetles defy European declines to make a home in the city

Live and let dead wood lie

trustadmin — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Dead wood brings wildlife to Gutteridge Wood in Hillingdon

Demand council candidates support nature for the Local elections 2018

trustadmin — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Challenge your local election candidates to stand up for London's wildlife

#ActSwiftly: Take action to help wildlife

trustadmin — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Two major government consultations offer us a chance to put wildlife at the centre of future policies on planning and farming

Hillingdon wildlife gets a boost with £30,000 grant

trustadmin — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Veolia Environmental Trust grant enables London Wildlife Trust volunteers to improve Yeading Brook Meadows

Celebrating the opening of Huckerby’s Meadows

trustadmin — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Nature reserve next to Heathrow Airport opened by London Wildlife Trust

Serious concerns over proposals to expand badger cull

trustadmin — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

A statement from London Wildlife Trust on the new Government consultations over expanding badger culls in England

Truck-load of rubbish cleared from Welsh Harp Reservoir

trustadmin — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Sixty volunteers remove dumped items including prams and trolleys from nature reserve

Sun will shine on stream thanks to Mayor of London

trustadmin — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Money from Mayor’s Greener City Fund will help reduce water pollution at Barnet nature reserve

Heathrow expansion: New plans demand new response

trustadmin — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Heathrow Airport has announced a new consultation, relating to the proposed multi-billion pound expansion of the airport

Government's 25-Year Environment Plan needs legal underpinning

trustadmin — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The Prime Minister’s speech on the environment today has encouraging ambitions for nature in towns and cities, the countryside and our coasts and seas. However, London Wildlife Trust strongly recommends that this needs to be underpinned with a legal framework.

London Wildlife Trust awarded £1million to transform the wild heart of King’s Cross

trustadmin — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Heritage Lottery Fund backs plan for ‘ecological knowledge hub’ at Camley Street Natural Park.

Will a ‘good growth’ plan serve London’s nature?

trustadmin — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

The London Plan is designed to shape London's growth - and you can have your say.

London skies ‘irrupt’ with rare hawfinches

trustadmin — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Red-listed hawfinches spotted over London in unusually high numbers

Scarce butterfly returns to Croydon nature reserve

trustadmin — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Sighting highlights success of project to expand butterfly habitats at Hutchinson’s Bank

Small mammals find a home in west London’s woods

trustadmin — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Capital’s woodlands are providing a lifeline for secretive shrews, voles and wood mice, a remarkable new survey reveals

Celebrating the Great North Wood, 30 years after the Great Storm

trustadmin — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

The Great North Wood was once a huge landscape of woodland and common grazing land, covering the hilly ridges to the north of Croydon and stretching towards the Thames at Deptford.

Mayor’s green ambitions invite our response

trustadmin — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000

The Mayor of London published his draft London Environment Strategy at Woodberry Wetlands this month - now all Londoners can submit their views.

Woodberry Wetlands awarded first Green Flag

trustadmin — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Woodberry Wetlands is one of five London Wildlife Trust sites named among Britain’s best green spaces

New opportunities for young Londoners to work with wildlife

trustadmin — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000

A new partnership to help young people get involved with nature conservation

London Assembly’s Park Life report welcomed

trustadmin — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Park life: ensuring green spaces remain a hit with Londoners

Bringing an ancient landscape back to life

trustadmin — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000

London Wildlife Trust receives £699,000 from National Lottery players to revive the Great North Wood

HS2 haulage road could devastate Hillingdon wildlife

trustadmin — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Experts have repeated warnings that a proposed HS2 haulage road that would slice through Hillingdon’s Frays Farm Meadows and Uxbridge Golf Course could devastate local wildlife.