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Bluebells

Great days out this spring

From bluebell woodlands and historic heathlands to family-friendly urban gardens, there’s always something exciting to discover. Find a wild space close to you this spring.

beaver wildlife trust

Bringing beavers back to London

In late 2023, a family of five beavers were reintroduced to Paradise Fields in Ealing, West London after a 400-year absence and excitingly in 2024 at least two new kits have been born.

a brown speckled bird with a long beak, stands in shallow water with patches of reeds

3 long-billed wading birds to spot this winter

In winter, London welcomes visitors with some of the most exquisite plumage in the avian world. However, their gorgeous feathery ensembles make seeing these superbly camouflaged birds tricky – but…

winter walk

Great days out this winter

From wild reservoirs and leafy woodland glades to mini wetland wildernesses, there’s always something exciting to discover. Find a wild space close to you this winter.

Photo with flowers and plants showing all the Great North Wood in all its colours.

It’s Pride month!

In memory of the 1969 Stonewall riots, June marks LGBTQ+ Pride month, where we celebrate the lives and identities of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer communities.

beech leaves

Three nature reserves to visit this autumn

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit one of the 36 nature reserves we care for in London. Marvel at the changing colours of the leaves, collect shiny conkers and spot exciting fungi springing up…

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