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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

London Assembly Environment Committee - Do London Differently by London National Park City

What does it take to transform a city? Sometimes it starts with something small, a compost system, a shared idea, a community walk to reimagine our grey spaces as green. That’s what was heard loud…

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Aug 17

#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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jul 1

If you can’t wait till then check out our podcast interview with Katie nationalparkcity.london/rhs-hampton-...

RHS Hampton Court Festival Ep3 Ranger Katie Blake London National Park City

Interview with London National Park City Ranger Katie Blake at RHS Hampton Court Festival.

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jul 1

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...

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jul 1

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-...

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jun 23

Delighted to launch my new £12m Green Roots Fund during London Climate Action Week—supporting greener, healthier and more climate-resilient spaces across our city.

Mayor launches new £12m Green Roots Fund boosting capital’s green and blue spaces

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is starting London Climate Action Week with...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jun 23

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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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jun 21

#showyourstripes
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Show Your Stripes

Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jun 11

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!

National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Jun 10

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...

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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · May 30

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

Dipa Patel talks to Paul Wood. Recorded for a podcast by Michael Shilling.

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · May 30

Sorry about the view 🤦‍♂️

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · May 28

Ep 4 of the new Do London Differently #podcast is available now.

This week Emily Langston is talking Fruity Walks with Divya Hariramani

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Do London Differently Podcast Ep4. Fruity Walks London National Park City

After delivering a London Walking Festival Fruity Walk exploring Marylebone’s many olive tree Divya joined our podcast host Emily for a chat about the project and her exciting plans for the future

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · May 23

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...

London Walking Festival London National Park City

Dates: 1st to 31st May London National Park City are working together with Go Jauntly and Footways to create a walking festival celebrating walking (and wheeling) in London.

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · May 13

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...

National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · May 12

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

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Meet the Lambs at the Downlands Trust - Do London Differently Podcast Ep3. London National Park City

Do London Differently Podcast Ep3 Meet the Lambs at the Downlands Trust Ranger Emily was invited to meet lambs and sheep at Old Lodge Farm in Carshalton,

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Apr 28

#LondonWalkingFestival begins this week!

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Apr 22

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...

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Apr 15

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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Apr 3

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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Mar 8

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

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National Park City @nationalparkcity.bsky.social · Mar 6

Come on down to the Visitors Centre this Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm for some extra special #RepairWeek sessions - not to be missed!

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