Highlights of our year: 2023-24

Mother and child looking up at trees with title 'Highlights of our year: 2023-24' written on top

We are delighted to present our Highlights from 2023-24, a testament to the remarkable strides we have made in nature’s recovery across the capital.

In a year marked by unprecedented environmental challenges and governmental threats to our natural world, we remain steadfastly committed to its enhancement and recovery.

We are resolute in our ambition to reverse the declines in nature.

If you would like to find out more about our learnings and successes from the past year, you can read our full Highlights 2023-24 document.

@Eleanor Church

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"When I first joined, I was really excited to meet like minded people, and there's a power in that - you feel you have a cohesive group and a place where you can share your interests and act on it."

Woman at Walthamstow Wetlands herb garden

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"It provides a sanctuary for both nature and people. Supporting this space is close to my heart, and volunteering here brings me a lot of joy along with mental, physical, and social wellbeing."

a woodland area with a pond and dense vegetation

Nature Reserves

126 metres of path

installed or renovated in Sydenham Hill Wood

Camley street visitors centre nestled amongst trees and foliage

Nature Reserves

7 of our reserves

received a Green Flag Award

Long grass at Huckerby's Meadows nature reserve with trees in the distance and a plane flying overheard

Nature Reserves

17 cattle

helped us with conservation grazing at Ickenham Marsh and Huckerby's Meadows

Two people looking out at Camley Street lookout point

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"I tried to access the sector before and had no luck. The traineeship has given me confidence in the skills that I have. As a result of the traineeship so many opportunities have unfolded and I now have a job in the sector."

Children minibeast hunting with a bug jar

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"It was great that the children were given space and advice on how to find creatures in the wood. The expert practitioners were very able to explain and deepen childrens' experiences."