nature

8 Jun 2018

New green spaces for the banks of the River Brent

Ealing Council has secured £375,000 of funding from the Mayor of London to transform underused and disconnected green space along the River Brent into …

4 Oct 2017

What did you call us? Poll results are in…

The results of the public poll are in. You made your suggestions for names for these lovely lemurs and then voted to choose which …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Empty plot to tranquil spot

Allotment gardening can offer an escape from city life, in a quiet spot in your local area. A year-round activity, allotments bring great rewards …

25 May 2016

Watch out for these caterpillars

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it is the time of year when most of us get outdoors to enjoy …

4 Mar 2016

‘Recycling is a clever thing to do’

When asked who makes recycling happen in their house, Hannah (eight) and Luke (nine) shout: “Mummy! Mummy is the best recycler. We help her …

26 Feb 2016

Birds of a feather

Curlews and puffins have joined other species like cuckoos, house sparrows and turtle doves on the list of birds whose populations are in big …

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nature

New green spaces for the banks of the River Brent

What did you call us? Poll results are in…

New arrivals at the zoo include giant rodents

Free compost, green living and nature walks

Hanwell Zoo: A taste of the wild this spring

Turning the Piggeries into a silk purse

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

Conservation classroom success

Empty plot to tranquil spot

Watch out for these caterpillars

‘Recycling is a clever thing to do’

Birds of a feather

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