Across 40+ green spaces in london
BrightenUp London
Volunteer in London's green spaces to make them as accessible, safe and biodiverse as possible. We work with 40+ sites, including historic parks, community gardens, and school premises in need of repair.
Looking after green spaces has never been more important
BrightenUp London is our ongoing conservation campaign. Its mission is to ensure that the capital's green spaces remain vibrant, accessible and biodiverse all year round.
1 in 5 households in London has no access to a private or shared green space. Our volunteering activities help raise awareness of the importance of green-spaces and increase the resilience of the wilder areas they contain.
We also work closely with our environmental partners to support local schools and communities, building and maintaining outdoor classrooms, known as forest schools.
BrightenUp London engages thousands of corporate and community volunteers every year, providing vital support to our partners and their sites. Dedicating just a few hours to conservation volunteering can make a lasting difference to our community.
Get to know 3 of our green spaces!
Wormwood Scrubs Open Space
Wormwood Scrubs is one of London’s largest and most ecologically rich green spaces, spanning 190 acres in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Recognised as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), this unique mix of grassland, woodland, and scrub supports over 100 bird species, 20 butterfly species, bats, lizards, grasshoppers, and one-sixth of the UK’s native flora. Volunteer support at the scrubs helps preserve its biodiversity while keeping it safe and accessible for the public.
Railside Community Garden
Railside Community Garden was founded in 2018 by a group of local Streatham residents. Once an unused and forgotten piece of land owned by TFL, the garden is now an important source of support for the local community. Fruit and vegetables are sent to shelters and food banks, while activities and events bring families and neighbours together. Volunteers are tasked with garden maintenance, including the repair of planting beds and benches, the clearing of invasive species from the orchard, the planting of fruits and vegetables and other tasks that help the garden thrive.
Brent Lodge Park
Located in the Brent River Park, Brent Lodge Park and Churchfields is a sample of the countryside within the urban environment of Ealing. Bordered by the tranquil River Brent, this site features extensive hay meadows, a maze for children and many veteran trees, making it the ideal place to spot wildlife. The animal centre is of great interest to visitors as are the loggeries, built for creepy crawlies such as the rare stag beetle.
Introducing Green Schools
As a community, we have a responsibility to support schools and their students. Help us to transform the green spaces of schools across London for safer and greener outdoor play and education.
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