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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 5d

From community engagement and park patrols to conservation and horticulture, this month’s vacancies cover a wide range of roles across London’s green spaces.

👉 Explore these and more: tr.ee/vacancies

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 5d

🦌 New resource alert: @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social has published the London Deer Strategy, outlining a 4-year plan for managing wild deer in the capital.

👉Find it now in our Resources Hub

Reposted by Parks for London

LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 8d

📣Have your say! The Draft London Local Nature Recovery Strategy is now out for consultation. Find out more: londonlnrs.commonplace.is and sign up to our LNRS webinar bit.ly/46uMMnx%F0%9...

London's Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The LNRS is part of a new system of spatial biodiversity strategies in England, required by law under the Environment Act 2021. London is one of the 48 regions tasked with creating this strategy.

londonlnrs.commonplace.is

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 7d

How can we make London’s ecological network bigger, better & more joined up? The GLA (@ldn-environment.bsky.social) has published a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy – and wants your feedback on priorities and mapped opportunity areas.

🗓️ Deadline: 29 Oct 2025
ℹ️ More info

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 15d

Grow the next generation of horticultural leaders 🌿🛠️🧠

The new Level 5 Horticulture & Landscaping Technical Manager Apprenticeship helps develop skilled professionals ready to lead and manage parks, landscapes and gardens.

Learn more: tr.ee/new-apprenti...

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 19d

Park staff play a vital role in making green spaces feel safer. The #SaferParks campaign provides:

✅ Free bystander training for parks teams
✅ Posters & resources for your sites
✅ Guidance on safety & inclusion

Get these resources here

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 20d

📢 Deadline approaching: We’re looking for new Trustees! If you’re passionate about the future of green spaces and want to make a difference at a strategic level, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply by midday, 29 September, and find more details here

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 22d

The Royal Parks Guild’s Apprentice & Trainee Discovery Day 2025 explores the future of horticulture in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and new technologies—with keynote talks, breakout sessions, tours, and networking opportunities.

🎟️ Register by 29 Sep

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 28d

From case studies to expert insights, our Green Spaces & Flood Mitigation workshop toolkit is packed with resources to help you take action and learn from other inspiring projects across London's green spaces. 🌊🌳💡

Download the toolkit

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Sep 3

Your next opportunity in the green space sector could be among this month's highlights:

✨Community Food Growing & Engagement Officer, @lewisham.gov.uk
✨Senior Gardener + Assistant Ranger, @leevalleypark.bsky.social
✨Treescape Curator, @theroyalparks.bsky.social
✨Trustee with us!

See more info

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Sep 1

🌿 Today marks one year since Ed stepped into the role of Executive Director at Parks for London! Read his reflections on his journey so far on our website: tr.ee/eds-reflection

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 29

Our Green Space Digest just went out, bringing you:

🔔 Numerous updates from us on what we’ve been working on this summer
🔔 Free training opportunities
🔔 Upcoming networking events and conferences
🔔 New research, guidance, and tools

Read here and sign up to receive the next issue

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 28

Gain Practical Horticulture Skills qualifications (up to a Diploma) with Walworth Garden's part-time courses!

🌱 Places are still available for this September's intake
✨ Funded places available for Southwark residents
📅 Submissions are welcome ahead of the next January intake

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 26

🐕🌲New to our Resources Hub: guidance on managing visitors with dogs in your woodland, developed by the Forestry Commission, to support woodland owners in managing dog walking access, engaging with dog walkers while minimising impacts on wildlife, other visitors, and the woodland environment.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 22

We’re delighted that our Environmental Visual Evaluation (EVE) Tool has been featured by Pro Landscaper! 📰 Read it here

"I’d like to think it can be applied anywhere, the important thing about this is that it is people-focussed," said Ed Stannard of the new engagement tool.

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 20

Join Midlands Parks Forum at their Annual Conference: Climate Action through Greenspaces

📅 12 November 2025
📍 Derby Conference Centre
🎫 Book now

The conference brings together parks and green space professionals to discuss how we can reimagine parks management in response to the climate emergency.

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 19

✨ More than 160 people have picked up our Environmental Visual Evaluation (EVE) Tool, designed to help landowners and managers better understand how women and girls perceive safety in parks and green spaces, and identify practical interventions! 👩👧🌳

Download your copy now

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 18

We’re looking for committed, forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of green spaces across the capital! 🌿💡

Apply by midday on 29 September & share with your network. View more details here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 14

Learn more about all 40 towns and cities awarded hashtag#NatureTownsandCities grants here: tr.ee/ntc

Grants - Nature Towns & Cities

Learn about places and projects that have been awarded grants from Nature Towns and Cities, across different regions and countries.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 14

Great to see #NatureTownsandCities funding ambitious green space projects across the UK, including two in London:

Ealing: a new Regional Park & heritage trail to connect nature & reduce flood risk

Lewisham: new strategy to transform the borough's natural heritage for wildlife & community wellbeing

Nature Towns and Cities @naturetownscities.bsky.social · Aug 12

We've announced grants in places across the UK to help millions more people enjoy nature close to home: learn about what they're planning for their communities.

naturetownsandcities.org.uk/grants/
#NatureTownsandCities

Children learning new gardening skills in urban kitchen gardens

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Aug 6

Whether you're a seasoned climber, passionate about engaging volunteers, or ready to take the lead on major projects, there’s a role for you in London’s vibrant parks and green spaces sector.
👉 Check out new roles here: tr.ee/vacancies

Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Jul 24

📺 Watch the webinar on our new EVE Tool: vimeo.com/parksforlond...

"This tool supports exactly the kind of site-based, user-led engagement our research calls for ... It’s practical, collaborative, and a powerful way to capture what surveys often miss," said @annabarker.bsky.social in her keynote.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Jul 22

📺 Follow us to be alerted when the recording of the launch webinar is available to hear from our keynote speaker @annabarker.bsky.social about the importance of co-production and engagement, and speakers Gabi Howard and Emma Betts on their experience with using the EVE tool.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Jul 22

👧🌳💬 Just launched: our Environmental Visual Evaluation (EVE) Tool for Women and Girls’ Safety in Green Spaces helps owners and managers of parks & green spaces better understand women & girls’ perceptions of safety through structured, collaborative evaluations of their spaces.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Jul 21

Congratulations to all the parks and green spaces awarded a Green Flag in 2025 — a record-breaking 2,250 sites across the UK! 👏👏👏

🏆 See the full list of winners: tr.ee/gfa25

📷 LDA Design / Robin Forster

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