Inspiration & actionable information re: urban nature-based community enterprise today. Many thanks to @naturetownscities.bsky.social for convening such an interesting, expert practice-based panel. 🙌 @naturalengland.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk #NationalLottery @helengraham.bsky.social

Join us at our free webinar on 21 May to discover how community organisations can use green social enterprise to raise income and support the environment. Hear real examples, get practical fundraising ideas & explore sustainable income streams. Book now naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/growin...

“Ecology thrives when people feel ownership of green spaces & none of our work happens in isolation.” Derek Hilton, Ecologist @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social Discover how greenway partnerships help people & wildlife flourish along nature-friendly pathways: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...

Across the UK, community organisations are bringing people together. Our new resource series, produced with Nature Neighbourhoods, give you practical tools and ideas to put nature at the heart of decision-making in your community. Explore the series: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/library/?_sf...

In a recent webinar we explored the power of nature in children’s lives and why access to nature is essential for every child. Catch up and hear how and showcased how those working in education, in communities and local leaders are bringing this to life. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQz8...

Become a Nature Town or City – what accreditation can mean for you A clear pathway to growth, stronger partnerships, and greater investment, helping you put nature at the heart of urban transformation. Join us at a support session to learn more naturetownsandcities.org.uk/series/accre...

When we support communities, nature flourishes too Since 2022, The Wildlife Trusts has piloted a nationwide community organising programme, helping reconnect thousands of communities with the natural world. Discover their shift to people-powered action naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...

Over the past year we've been building our library of resources, covering topics from habitat banking to tree equity, highlighting inspiring work from the streets of Edinburgh to the Welsh valleys. Take a moment to explore the collection. naturetownsandcities.org.uk/library/

Join us and the RSA on 25 March for our online event, growing up green: children, nature and place. Book your place now naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/growin...

Across towns and cities throughout the UK, women are stepping forward and working together to bring nature and green space into urban areas, helping create healthier, greener places for everyone. On #IWD, meet some of these inspiring women in our resources: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/library/

“Friends of” groups show what communities can achieve for nature. Leeds City Council and Leeds Parks Forum share tips on building strong volunteer networks that connect people, strengthen communities, and help green spaces thrive. naturetownsandcities.org.uk/get-started-...

Join us on Tuesday 3 March to hear from the places who have become Nature Towns and Nature Cities, and what difference this is making for them, one year into the accreditation scheme. Book your place: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/becomi...

@naturetownscities.bsky.social is a coalition seeking to restore nature in the UK's towns and cities. It's good to see our neighbour, #Ealing is one of the first grant recipients: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/grants/ Looking forward to seeing their Regional Park take shape.

Meet Marco, who tells us how, one public toilet at a time he and the Edinburgh Thriving Green Spaces team are breaking down barriers to spending time outdoors. His story shows how small changes can make green spaces welcoming for all. naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...

Meet MUD (Manchester Urban Diggers) and explore Green Social Prescribing (GSP): naturetownsandcities.org.uk/get-started-... Their “seven seeds for success” are a great place to start if you’re interested in starting nature-based wellbeing activities. Let’s turn Blue Monday into Green Wednesday.

A Community Forest, shaped by the next generation “Having nature on your doorstep, supporting wildlife for everyone, is special.” – Erin, Forest Riser Discover how Plymouth City Council is working closely with the next generation to design, create, and care for green spaces youtu.be/pmrEFmcByV4

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Victoria Bradford-Keegan, Programme Director. “What a year – sharing ambitious plans across the UK and celebrating our first official Nature Towns and Cities. I'm excited for 2026, as we continue to work together so millions more can enjoy nature close to home. Thank you for being part of it.”

Become a Nature Town or City – what accreditation can mean for you. A clear pathway to growth, stronger partnerships, and greater investment, helping you put nature at the heart of urban transformation. Join us at a support session in 2026 to learn more naturetownsandcities.org.uk/series/accre...

Communities across the UK are leading the way for people, nature and climate. In Oct we brought together over 100 people from community organisations to share ideas, celebrate community-led greening and plan for the future. Here’s a sneak peek of what happened... #naturetownsandcities

Meaningful engagement with young people leads to greener, fairer places. Our new guide gives ideas to help local authorities involve them through surveys, creative tools and successful project examples. Explore: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/get-started-...

We’re delighted to welcome Plymouth as our newest Nature City, recognising their ambition and collaborative approach. Their Plan for People and Nature combines bold cross-sector action, innovative funding, and community collaboration, particularly with young people.

How can collaboration turn local spaces into thriving, community-led green places where people are proud to live? Join us 1 Dec to explore how co-design, volunteering and stewardship can create more resilient, inclusive, and loved places. Book your spot. naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/growin...

When nature lives nearby, we all feel the benefits yet many still lack access to green space. In Camden and Islington, teams are working across health and volunteering sectors to change that. Explore their work and download our guide: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/get-started-... #HealthyLungMonth

We’re at the Creating Nature Neighbourhoods, Towns and Cities conference in Manchester, celebrating the vital role of small VCSE organisations greening urban spaces, boosting wellbeing and leading local climate action. A greener, healthier future, shaped in our communities #NatureNeighbourhoods

Join us 29 Oct to explore what makes a brilliant urban green space, and how design and careful management of these places can • support health and wellbeing • connect people to nature • boost climate resilience • bring communities together. Book a place: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/what-m...

Even as the seasons shift and leaves start to fall, trees continue to play a vital role in our lives. Learn about how the principle of tree equity is being used to bring the health, community and climate benefits of urban forests to inner-city Birmingham. naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...

It’s been just over a week since we brought Nature Towns and Cities to UK Parliament and we’re still buzzing. Cross-party backing made one thing clear; nature shouldn’t depend on your postcode. It should be part of daily life for everyone, everywhere. Let’s make it happen. #NatureTownsAndCities

Delighted to see so much support for #NatureTownsAndCities in parliament on Monday evening. Thanks to all who joined us and to everyone involved for their dedication to helping urban nature thrive. Find out more about our mission to bring nature home to urban communities naturetownsandcities.org.uk

The dedicated work of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and The Parks Foundation has led to national recognition, with them collectively becoming Nature Towns. Read about their journey and how local communities have come together for good naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...

Birmingham’s ambitious City of Nature plan was at the centre of their successful bid to become England’s first official Nature City naturetownsandcities.org.uk/accredited-n... Meet Simon Needle, one of the team bringing this plan to life across the city naturetownsandcities.org.uk/meet-the-nat...