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Young people with learning disabilities making wild discoveries
Monday 19th December, 2016
Following in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough and Planet Earth II, young people with learning disabilities will be filming London’s wildlife as part of an innovative, new project in Richmond upon Thames, made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
South London Tesco stores supporting London Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 7th December, 2016
Tesco stores across south London are supporting our Climate Change Champions project with the Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme.
Wooded mansion grounds added to Sydenham Hill Wood nature reserve
Tuesday 6th December, 2016
The estate of a mansion that was demolished over 30 years ago has been added to one of south London’s top nature reserves, Sydenham Hill Wood in Southwark.
Can new housing in London benefit nature and wildlife?
Thursday 1st December, 2016
London Wildlife Trust met Leonie Cooper of the London Assembly’s Housing Committee at Woodberry Wetlands today, alongside Cllr. John Burke from Hackney Council and representatives from Thames Water and Berkeley Homes.
Rare willow emerald damselflies spotted in Clissold Park in Hackney
Wednesday 30th November, 2016
Damselflies, like dragonflies, are large, colourful insects that flourish around clean ponds, lakes and rivers. These harmless insects often sport dazzling colours, such as the beautiful metallic green sheen of the rare willow emerald damselfly.
Celebrating Crane Park's explosive past
Wednesday 30th November, 2016
Gunpowder mills focus of new project thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund and Richmond Civic Pride Fund
Protecting green spaces across London
Friday 11th November, 2016
The London Assembly is investigating ways of protecting London's green spaces and welcomes contributions from members of the public alongside charitable, private and public sector land managers.
Christmas advert will bring joy and nature to children
Thursday 10th November, 2016
The Wildlife Trusts are John Lewis's Christmas charity partner
Actress Alison Steadman is standing up for London’s wildlife as our latest ambassador
Wednesday 9th November, 2016
You’ve probably seen her playing Pam Shipman in hit comedy Gavin and Stacey, Mrs Bennet in the BBC’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, or in films including Shirley Valentine and Clockwise. But Alison Steadman is also a wildlife enthusiast and nature TV presenter, and her enthusiasm for all things wild makes her an excellent choice as an ambassador for London Wildlife Trust.
Celebrate Bonfire Night – but don’t harm hedgehogs!
Friday 4th November, 2016
Londoners urged to check their wood piles for hedgehogs before lighting bonfires this weekend