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Wild in the City
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Supporting people of colour to deepen relationship with nature and find belonging in UK natural settings

Natural History - Rewilding and Conservation - Woodland Living Skills - Hiking - Ecotherapy
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Nature is for everyone! Yet, too often, outdoor spaces don’t reflect this. We're training people of colour as Nature Guides – leaders who inspire others to connect with nature.

Learn more: wildinthecity.org.uk/nature-guides

#pocinature #Blackinnature #DiversityOutdoors #SupportNatureGuides
April 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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We’re proud to be one of the first organisations conducting in-depth research into people of colour’s relationship with nature in the UK and attitudes that limit participation. Learn more here: wildinthecity.org.uk/commission-us/

#blackinnature #pocinnature #conservationresearch
March 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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🌍 Today is World Rewilding Day! 🌱

We’re proud to support rewilding efforts, allowing nature's own systems and processes to restore themselves

📸 Check out our members exploring #WildOakingham during Black Natural History Month & our Nature Guides in training at #Wilderlands in High Weald (Sussex)
March 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Our monthly hikes bring people of colour together to enjoy nature and build community. This month, we explored the beautiful Chess Valley in the Chilterns, and it didn’t disappoint!

Look out for details about our April hike: wildinthecity.org.uk/events/

#pocinature #Blackinnature #naturelovers
A group of Black women and men hikers walking up a hill. A group of Black women and men hikers walk along a river on a sunny day.
March 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Happy International Women’s Day! As a Black women led organisation, we’re proud to celebrate our team who are dedicated to advocating for people of colour to find belonging in nature.

Learn more and help support our work: wildinthecity.org.uk/donate/

#IWD2025 #pocinnature #Blackinature
March 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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The recent oil spill in the River Wandle, in Sutton, is a devastating reminder that we must protect nature. Our Director, Beth Collier, calls on government to safeguard chalk streams in England.
#environmentalimpact #waterpollution #wildlife #chalkstreams #Defra @naturalengland.bsky.social #rivers
February 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Our monthly hikes, led by our expert Nature Guides, are a great opportunity to build community and enjoy nature.

Join our next hike on Sunday 2 March in Chess Valley. Learn more and book your tickets here: wildinthecity.org.uk/event/chorle...
#ChessValley #blackinnature #naturelovers #pocinnature
February 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM