conservation

19 May 2017

Have you got eco talent?

The council is looking for young people aged 16-25 to take part in an environmental volunteering programme. Those taking part in the six-month Eco-Talent …

5 May 2017

New arrivals at the zoo include giant rodents

A pair of giant rodents have moved into Hanwell Zoo, along with a colourful flock of flamingos. Hydro and Tupi, who you can see …

28 Apr 2017

Free compost, green living and nature walks

A giveaway of free compost will take place at Walpole Park in Ealing as part of a Green Living event. A number of events will …

18 Apr 2017

Chariot races to a full restoration at Gunnersbury

A chariot once used by the glamorous and wealthy Rothschild family is to be restored as part of the wider conservation and development project at …

22 Feb 2017

Hanwell Zoo: A taste of the wild this spring

How many towns can boast they have meerkats, lemurs and bearded dragons in their parks? Well, Hanwell can. And there is lots to do …

6 Dec 2016

Transformed: Wasteland to wonderland

A community of railway cottages in an industrial heartland in Acton has transformed an urban space into a green haven, thanks to funding from …

4 Nov 2016

Turning the Piggeries into a silk purse

A group of residents, with the help of the council, has been steadily constructing a ‘fruit route’: A waterside trail of fruit trees and …

16 Sep 2016

Conservation club

Ealing has long been called ‘queen of the suburbs’ – not least because of its tree-lined streets and many parks. It is also, however, …

27 Jun 2016

Park rangers: Could you help on James’s patch?

James Morton is one of the six park rangers who look after our borough’s open spaces, and work to preserve the plants and wildlife …

13 Jun 2016

Hidden haven in Hanwell

Brent Lodge Animal Centre, often called the Bunny Park, is tucked away in Brent River Park, Hanwell. Home to more than 40 species of …

2 Jun 2016

Conservation classroom success

Being able to educate young people and local residents about nature and conservation has been a priority for the team at the Litten Nature …

31 May 2016

Talking triple turkey

Staff at Brent Lodge Animal Centre in Hanwell have been sitting on a little American secret recently in the form of turkey eggs. Neelum …

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