London Wildlife Trust
@ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Championing nature recovery in London, repairing our lost connection to the natural world since 1981.
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https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/
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https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/
Nature is at risk, but your voice can help.
The Planning Bill is nearly law.
An amendment recently passed by the Lords offers vital protection - but it needs MP support to stay in.
Tell your MP: please back Amendment 130.
Contact them via our form: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
The Planning Bill is nearly law.
An amendment recently passed by the Lords offers vital protection - but it needs MP support to stay in.
Tell your MP: please back Amendment 130.
Contact them via our form: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Nature is at risk, but your voice can help.
The Planning Bill is nearly law.
An amendment recently passed by the Lords offers vital protection - but it needs MP support to stay in.
Tell your MP: please back Amendment 130.
Contact them via our form: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
The Planning Bill is nearly law.
An amendment recently passed by the Lords offers vital protection - but it needs MP support to stay in.
Tell your MP: please back Amendment 130.
Contact them via our form: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
On Sunday, our Head of Planning and External Affairs, Richard Barnes, appeared on BBC’s Politics London, filmed at our Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve.
Richard spoke about the importance of London’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
Richard spoke about the importance of London’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On Sunday, our Head of Planning and External Affairs, Richard Barnes, appeared on BBC’s Politics London, filmed at our Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve.
Richard spoke about the importance of London’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
Richard spoke about the importance of London’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
This morning our CEO, David Mooney, appeared live on BBC Breakfast to share exciting news. 🌿
London Wildlife Trust is co-producing Sir David Attenborough’s upcoming BBC documentary Wild London, made by Passion Planet and airing on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
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London Wildlife Trust is co-producing Sir David Attenborough’s upcoming BBC documentary Wild London, made by Passion Planet and airing on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
Read more
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October 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This morning our CEO, David Mooney, appeared live on BBC Breakfast to share exciting news. 🌿
London Wildlife Trust is co-producing Sir David Attenborough’s upcoming BBC documentary Wild London, made by Passion Planet and airing on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
Read more
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London Wildlife Trust is co-producing Sir David Attenborough’s upcoming BBC documentary Wild London, made by Passion Planet and airing on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
Read more
👉 ow.ly/ECOs50X5tl8
Join the Big Butterfly Count 🦋
Get involved and download your guide via the link below. Let’s work together to give London’s butterflies a fighting chance.
bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
Get involved and download your guide via the link below. Let’s work together to give London’s butterflies a fighting chance.
bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
July 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Join the Big Butterfly Count 🦋
Get involved and download your guide via the link below. Let’s work together to give London’s butterflies a fighting chance.
bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
Get involved and download your guide via the link below. Let’s work together to give London’s butterflies a fighting chance.
bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
🌸 Wildflower walks in London! 🌸
Step outside and enjoy a peaceful stroll surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Plan your visit via the link below
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Step outside and enjoy a peaceful stroll surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Plan your visit via the link below
ow.ly/bT8u50WnvmF
July 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🌸 Wildflower walks in London! 🌸
Step outside and enjoy a peaceful stroll surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Plan your visit via the link below
ow.ly/bT8u50WnvmF
Step outside and enjoy a peaceful stroll surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Plan your visit via the link below
ow.ly/bT8u50WnvmF
Look out for the Sussex cattle at Ten Acre Wood and Gutteridge Wood! This British breed is brilliant at grazing tough plants helping us restore these grasslands.
Thank you to our volunteers for looking after the herd, and remember to enjoy watching them from afar! 🌿
Thank you to our volunteers for looking after the herd, and remember to enjoy watching them from afar! 🌿
July 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Look out for the Sussex cattle at Ten Acre Wood and Gutteridge Wood! This British breed is brilliant at grazing tough plants helping us restore these grasslands.
Thank you to our volunteers for looking after the herd, and remember to enjoy watching them from afar! 🌿
Thank you to our volunteers for looking after the herd, and remember to enjoy watching them from afar! 🌿
At Yeading Brook, a thriving meadow rich in wildflowers, we carefully collect seeds by hand to restore and enhance other local nature reserves.🌸
#YeadingBrook #MeadowRestoration #WildflowerSeeds #NatureConservation #Biodiversity
#YeadingBrook #MeadowRestoration #WildflowerSeeds #NatureConservation #Biodiversity
July 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
At Yeading Brook, a thriving meadow rich in wildflowers, we carefully collect seeds by hand to restore and enhance other local nature reserves.🌸
#YeadingBrook #MeadowRestoration #WildflowerSeeds #NatureConservation #Biodiversity
#YeadingBrook #MeadowRestoration #WildflowerSeeds #NatureConservation #Biodiversity
We’re excited to launch Championing Nature — a multi-year programme to help thousands of children and families connect with nature in London 🌿
Made possible by the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates partnership.
Read the full story:
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/thousan...
Made possible by the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates partnership.
Read the full story:
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/thousan...
May 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’re excited to launch Championing Nature — a multi-year programme to help thousands of children and families connect with nature in London 🌿
Made possible by the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates partnership.
Read the full story:
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/thousan...
Made possible by the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates partnership.
Read the full story:
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/thousan...
Discover how to make your garden into a wildlife haven with our top tips!
Learn how to:
🌸 Plant for butterflies and bees
🐸 Build a wildlife pond
🐦 Create nesting sites for birds
Sign up here to receive free ideas straight to your inbox 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
Learn how to:
🌸 Plant for butterflies and bees
🐸 Build a wildlife pond
🐦 Create nesting sites for birds
Sign up here to receive free ideas straight to your inbox 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
May 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Discover how to make your garden into a wildlife haven with our top tips!
Learn how to:
🌸 Plant for butterflies and bees
🐸 Build a wildlife pond
🐦 Create nesting sites for birds
Sign up here to receive free ideas straight to your inbox 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
Learn how to:
🌸 Plant for butterflies and bees
🐸 Build a wildlife pond
🐦 Create nesting sites for birds
Sign up here to receive free ideas straight to your inbox 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
No garden? No problem. You can still support wildlife in the smallest of spaces!
Sign up to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening, and turn your balcony, porch or window box into a mini haven for birds, bees and more 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
#WildlifeGardening
Sign up to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening, and turn your balcony, porch or window box into a mini haven for birds, bees and more 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
#WildlifeGardening
May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
No garden? No problem. You can still support wildlife in the smallest of spaces!
Sign up to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening, and turn your balcony, porch or window box into a mini haven for birds, bees and more 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
#WildlifeGardening
Sign up to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening, and turn your balcony, porch or window box into a mini haven for birds, bees and more 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
#WildlifeGardening
Hackney pupils are celebrating a powerful moment in local environmental history through art.
Local children worked with artist Chloe Cooper, supported by @hackneycouncil.bsky.social to explore the 90s campaign that helped save the Stoke Newington reservoirs.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/hackney...
Local children worked with artist Chloe Cooper, supported by @hackneycouncil.bsky.social to explore the 90s campaign that helped save the Stoke Newington reservoirs.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/hackney...
Hackney pupils celebrate a campaign to save local nature in new art project at Woodberry Wetlands | London Wildlife Trust
A new arts project led by London Wildlife Trust at Woodberry Wetlands is showcasing the creativity of Hackney schoolchildren and celebrating a powerful moment in the borough’s environmental history.
www.wildlondon.org.uk
May 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Hackney pupils are celebrating a powerful moment in local environmental history through art.
Local children worked with artist Chloe Cooper, supported by @hackneycouncil.bsky.social to explore the 90s campaign that helped save the Stoke Newington reservoirs.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/hackney...
Local children worked with artist Chloe Cooper, supported by @hackneycouncil.bsky.social to explore the 90s campaign that helped save the Stoke Newington reservoirs.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/hackney...
This #NationalGardeningWeek, discover how your garden, balcony, or window box can support London's wildlife 🐝
Even small spaces can help birds, bees, and butterflies thrive.
Get wildlife gardening tips tailored to your space size here: www.wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for...
Even small spaces can help birds, bees, and butterflies thrive.
Get wildlife gardening tips tailored to your space size here: www.wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for...
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This #NationalGardeningWeek, discover how your garden, balcony, or window box can support London's wildlife 🐝
Even small spaces can help birds, bees, and butterflies thrive.
Get wildlife gardening tips tailored to your space size here: www.wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for...
Even small spaces can help birds, bees, and butterflies thrive.
Get wildlife gardening tips tailored to your space size here: www.wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for...
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated and shared our Big Give Green Match Fund appeal - we raised an incredible £22,103!
Thanks to your generous support, we'll be able to connect more children, young people and families with nature in London 💚
#BigGive #OutdoorLearning
Thanks to your generous support, we'll be able to connect more children, young people and families with nature in London 💚
#BigGive #OutdoorLearning
April 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated and shared our Big Give Green Match Fund appeal - we raised an incredible £22,103!
Thanks to your generous support, we'll be able to connect more children, young people and families with nature in London 💚
#BigGive #OutdoorLearning
Thanks to your generous support, we'll be able to connect more children, young people and families with nature in London 💚
#BigGive #OutdoorLearning
⏰ Just 1 day left to donate to our #GreenMatchFund
Can you help us connect more children in London with nature and support their wellbeing?
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#NatureForAll #LondonWildlifeTrust #NatureEducation
Can you help us connect more children in London with nature and support their wellbeing?
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#NatureForAll #LondonWildlifeTrust #NatureEducation
April 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
⏰ Just 1 day left to donate to our #GreenMatchFund
Can you help us connect more children in London with nature and support their wellbeing?
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#NatureForAll #LondonWildlifeTrust #NatureEducation
Can you help us connect more children in London with nature and support their wellbeing?
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#NatureForAll #LondonWildlifeTrust #NatureEducation
Londoners, you can transform your outdoor space into a wildlife haven 🌿🐝🦔
Whether it's a balcony, window box or garden, any space makes a difference for nature in our city!
Sign up below to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
Whether it's a balcony, window box or garden, any space makes a difference for nature in our city!
Sign up below to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
April 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Londoners, you can transform your outdoor space into a wildlife haven 🌿🐝🦔
Whether it's a balcony, window box or garden, any space makes a difference for nature in our city!
Sign up below to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
Whether it's a balcony, window box or garden, any space makes a difference for nature in our city!
Sign up below to receive our free top tips for wildlife gardening 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/top-tips-for-wildlife-gardening
🌍 This #EarthDay, help us connect more children in London with nature!
We’re part of the #GreenMatchFund — and all donations this week will be doubled!
Your gift supports outdoor learning & family nature sessions 🌿
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We’re part of the #GreenMatchFund — and all donations this week will be doubled!
Your gift supports outdoor learning & family nature sessions 🌿
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Wild Learning: Support outdoor education in London – Big Give
This funding will support outdoor learning at nature reserves across London. Research by The Wildlife Trusts shows children’s wellbeing increases after spending time outdoors in nature. We provide fun...
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April 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🌍 This #EarthDay, help us connect more children in London with nature!
We’re part of the #GreenMatchFund — and all donations this week will be doubled!
Your gift supports outdoor learning & family nature sessions 🌿
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We’re part of the #GreenMatchFund — and all donations this week will be doubled!
Your gift supports outdoor learning & family nature sessions 🌿
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Huge thanks to all the volunteers this week at Hutchinson's Bank!
Shout out to Mick, Martin, Charlie & Morgan for repairing fences in the new grazing area—helping restore rare chalk grassland! 🐑
Volunteers also helped with fence repairs, litter picking & path clearing. Thank you all! 👏🌿
Shout out to Mick, Martin, Charlie & Morgan for repairing fences in the new grazing area—helping restore rare chalk grassland! 🐑
Volunteers also helped with fence repairs, litter picking & path clearing. Thank you all! 👏🌿
March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Huge thanks to all the volunteers this week at Hutchinson's Bank!
Shout out to Mick, Martin, Charlie & Morgan for repairing fences in the new grazing area—helping restore rare chalk grassland! 🐑
Volunteers also helped with fence repairs, litter picking & path clearing. Thank you all! 👏🌿
Shout out to Mick, Martin, Charlie & Morgan for repairing fences in the new grazing area—helping restore rare chalk grassland! 🐑
Volunteers also helped with fence repairs, litter picking & path clearing. Thank you all! 👏🌿
Exciting news from Woodberry Wetlands!
Earlier this week a pair of avocets were spotted wading in the shallows of the reservoir - a first for the wetlands
The only other sighting we've had before this was a brief flyover - nearly 10 years ago!
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/woodberry-wetlands
Earlier this week a pair of avocets were spotted wading in the shallows of the reservoir - a first for the wetlands
The only other sighting we've had before this was a brief flyover - nearly 10 years ago!
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/woodberry-wetlands
March 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Exciting news from Woodberry Wetlands!
Earlier this week a pair of avocets were spotted wading in the shallows of the reservoir - a first for the wetlands
The only other sighting we've had before this was a brief flyover - nearly 10 years ago!
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/woodberry-wetlands
Earlier this week a pair of avocets were spotted wading in the shallows of the reservoir - a first for the wetlands
The only other sighting we've had before this was a brief flyover - nearly 10 years ago!
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/woodberry-wetlands
Today, our CEO David Mooney joined a roundtable at Walthamstow Wetlands to discuss restoring and protecting London’s waterways.
We’re committing £800K over 2 years for river and nature recovery, working with communities and the Mayor to deliver real change.
@london.gov.uk
We’re committing £800K over 2 years for river and nature recovery, working with communities and the Mayor to deliver real change.
@london.gov.uk
March 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Today, our CEO David Mooney joined a roundtable at Walthamstow Wetlands to discuss restoring and protecting London’s waterways.
We’re committing £800K over 2 years for river and nature recovery, working with communities and the Mayor to deliver real change.
@london.gov.uk
We’re committing £800K over 2 years for river and nature recovery, working with communities and the Mayor to deliver real change.
@london.gov.uk
📢 Sign up for our FREE beginner’s birdsong email course! 🎶
Learn to identify some of the birds you can hear across London and discover who is singing on your daily nature soundtrack🐦
Click the link below to sign up! 👇
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#freecourse #nature #wildlife #bird #birdwatching
Learn to identify some of the birds you can hear across London and discover who is singing on your daily nature soundtrack🐦
Click the link below to sign up! 👇
ow.ly/inic50VfAoI
#freecourse #nature #wildlife #bird #birdwatching
March 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📢 Sign up for our FREE beginner’s birdsong email course! 🎶
Learn to identify some of the birds you can hear across London and discover who is singing on your daily nature soundtrack🐦
Click the link below to sign up! 👇
ow.ly/inic50VfAoI
#freecourse #nature #wildlife #bird #birdwatching
Learn to identify some of the birds you can hear across London and discover who is singing on your daily nature soundtrack🐦
Click the link below to sign up! 👇
ow.ly/inic50VfAoI
#freecourse #nature #wildlife #bird #birdwatching
Did you know that London Wildlife Trust has 36 free-to-enter nature reserves across the city?
From tranquil wetlands and rivers to enchanting woodlands and grasslands, each reserve is teeming with wildlife!
Plan your visit today to discover a wilder London 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves
From tranquil wetlands and rivers to enchanting woodlands and grasslands, each reserve is teeming with wildlife!
Plan your visit today to discover a wilder London 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves
March 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Did you know that London Wildlife Trust has 36 free-to-enter nature reserves across the city?
From tranquil wetlands and rivers to enchanting woodlands and grasslands, each reserve is teeming with wildlife!
Plan your visit today to discover a wilder London 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves
From tranquil wetlands and rivers to enchanting woodlands and grasslands, each reserve is teeming with wildlife!
Plan your visit today to discover a wilder London 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves
The beautiful song of a robin! 🎶
Robins sing nearly all year—even in winter! ❄️
Perched in prominent spots, they fill the air with their tune. They're fiercely territorial, singing to defend their territory and attract mates.
Have you heard a robin’s song lately?
#Robin #Birdsong #Bird
Robins sing nearly all year—even in winter! ❄️
Perched in prominent spots, they fill the air with their tune. They're fiercely territorial, singing to defend their territory and attract mates.
Have you heard a robin’s song lately?
#Robin #Birdsong #Bird
March 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Please help us track London’s kestrels! 🦅
Your sightings can help us understand their population and how we can help them thrive in the city.
Seen a kestrel? We'd love to hear about it! Let us know here 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/record-your-sightings/kestrel
#Kestrel #CitizenScience
Your sightings can help us understand their population and how we can help them thrive in the city.
Seen a kestrel? We'd love to hear about it! Let us know here 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/record-your-sightings/kestrel
#Kestrel #CitizenScience
March 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Please help us track London’s kestrels! 🦅
Your sightings can help us understand their population and how we can help them thrive in the city.
Seen a kestrel? We'd love to hear about it! Let us know here 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/record-your-sightings/kestrel
#Kestrel #CitizenScience
Your sightings can help us understand their population and how we can help them thrive in the city.
Seen a kestrel? We'd love to hear about it! Let us know here 👇
wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/record-your-sightings/kestrel
#Kestrel #CitizenScience
The iconic Cox’s Walk footbridge has reopened after restoration funded by @lb-southwark.bsky.social ark.bsky.social to halt its decline 🎉
This much-loved landmark can now be enjoyed by all, as part of a popular circular walk in Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Woods.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/coxs-wa...
This much-loved landmark can now be enjoyed by all, as part of a popular circular walk in Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Woods.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/coxs-wa...
Cox's Walk footbridge reopens | London Wildlife Trust
The iconic Cox’s Walk footbridge has been reopened to the public after extensive restoration funded by Southwark Council to halt its decline.
www.wildlondon.org.uk
March 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The iconic Cox’s Walk footbridge has reopened after restoration funded by @lb-southwark.bsky.social ark.bsky.social to halt its decline 🎉
This much-loved landmark can now be enjoyed by all, as part of a popular circular walk in Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Woods.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/coxs-wa...
This much-loved landmark can now be enjoyed by all, as part of a popular circular walk in Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Woods.
www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/coxs-wa...
🚨 The UK Gov has approved licensed beaver reintroductions in the wild! 🦫
Beavers are key to healthy rivers & wetlands, tackling pollution, flooding & biodiversity loss. In London, we’ve already seen success – beaver kits born in Ealing!
🔗 wildlondon.org.uk/news/beavers-are-coming-home-0
Beavers are key to healthy rivers & wetlands, tackling pollution, flooding & biodiversity loss. In London, we’ve already seen success – beaver kits born in Ealing!
🔗 wildlondon.org.uk/news/beavers-are-coming-home-0
February 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 The UK Gov has approved licensed beaver reintroductions in the wild! 🦫
Beavers are key to healthy rivers & wetlands, tackling pollution, flooding & biodiversity loss. In London, we’ve already seen success – beaver kits born in Ealing!
🔗 wildlondon.org.uk/news/beavers-are-coming-home-0
Beavers are key to healthy rivers & wetlands, tackling pollution, flooding & biodiversity loss. In London, we’ve already seen success – beaver kits born in Ealing!
🔗 wildlondon.org.uk/news/beavers-are-coming-home-0