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Rewilding Westminster supports most of the following initiatives and we are campaigning to make as many of these great ideas happen. Some news-stories and websites below may be deemed by some, as irrelevant or controversial, moreover rather than cancelling ideas for fear of becoming introspective, we wish to foster a healthy outlook. Furthermore, encourage proper debate by seeing the bigger picture or thinking 'outside the box'. It is this, we believe will 'cultivate the soil of possibilities', and where solutions can be forthcoming. Explore Rewilding and other positive stories here. Read our rewilding column in the The Belgravia Society magazine to keep up with the latest news and other good works by the TBS. Please visit us often as we continually add new ways to make our environment a more pleasant place to live for both humanity and nature. Let us work with nature and not against, to find the solutions to preserving our planet in the twenty first century. Click the buttons below each of the images to read more....
Spread the love and plant seeds!
A wonderfully innovative designed wildlife mini eco-system to help restore our wildlife and to help struggling insects to recover and thrive in our cities.
Over the last 50 years Britain has lost around 98% of its wildflower meadows but with help we can create new spaces for the wonderful animals, birds and insects that rely on this threatened habitat for their survival.
Small doses of nature can have profound benefits for childrens' health and learning abilities. Find out how
Hyde Park Estate are making all the right noises with their idea of 'Pop Up Plants', also lovely examples of Rain Gardens across London
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Read a sample of Isabella Tree's remarkable best seller Wilding
Isabella Tree gives a talk about Wilding Knepp part of a series on human and planetary health organised by BNHC charity(by support of Infinity Foods).
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
Develop and create green spaces that benefit wellbeing, wildlife and communities.
St James's Park is a precious haven for wildlife right in the heart of the city. One of the key areas is the beautiful lake, which is thriving with habitat conservation programmes.Read about the flower meadows.
Read about the endearing hedgehogs and how we can help...
Nature is our life support system, it’s the air we breathe. We must take action...
Experimental Vertical Forests are on the 'UP'. Holland-Vertical Forest for Social Housing. Read more...
The Belgravia Society. Celebrating the Past, Improving the Present and Engaging the Future
Wild West End in London supports Greening Cities and helping our local wildlife.
Urbanisation and climate change call for new solutions to maintain and improve the quality of life in our cities. Public green space has a positive effect on biodiversity, climate, wellness and air quality.
Whether it's an urban car park or peaceful woodland, many habitats can be managed to attract butterflies and moths.
As there are less flowers to feed on, so bumblebees need a helping hand to survive for generations to come.
We support green bus shelters for increasing biodiversity, combatting pollution and adding beauty....
London Wildlife Trust is a driving force for nature conservation across the capital.
"All our environmental problems become easier to solve with fewer people, and harder - and ultimately impossible - to solve with ever more people." - Sir David Attenborough. Population Matters Patron
"Work is underway to restore a landscape of flower-rich meadows, burgeoning woodlands, squelchy bogs, crystal-clear rivers full of fish under a sky full of birds."
"Work is underway to restore a landscape of flower-rich meadows, burgeoning woodlands, squelchy bogs, crystal-clear rivers full of fish under a sky full of birds. Teach children to love nature - view activities"
Subterranean rivers of London. The subterranean or underground rivers of London are or were the direct or indirect tributaries of the upper estuary of the Thames (the Tideway), that were built over during the growth of the metropolis of London.
Canal Riverside Trust. Take a closer look at our canals and rivers and discover new ways to enjoy them
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"Individuals can do small acts to rewild the capital including installing a bird box or mini patio pond - all this can add up across the city to become something really meaningful, says Sian Moxon of Rewild My Street"
An excellent programme recently screened on 5 SELECT is 'Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild' for inspiration, and where he meets and learns from people who have found Enlightenment in remote parts of the world - learning to live a simpler, free and happy way of life.
