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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 09/09/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Rethinking park design through what people value Alexandra Gomes (LSE Cities) will introduce a creative engagement tool that uses maps and stickers to explore how people experience & value parks, thereby informing park planning & management. 📅 30 Sep 2026, 1–1:45 pm 🎟️ Register

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 07/09/2026

This month's vacancies span parks, nature conservation, horticulture, volunteering, access, and administration. Don't miss the Outdoor Recreation Manager role at @lb-southwark.bsky.social closing today. ⏰ 👉 Explore all opportunities

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 11/08/2026

☀️ London's parks are going through a long, hot summer. Help keep them safe and welcoming during the latest heatwave. 💧 Stay hydrated 🥪 Pack a picnic, not a BBQ 🗑️ Leave no trace 🏊 Swim only in safe, lifeguarded water 🌳 Enjoy responsibly Learn more about the #LoveLondonsParks campaign here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 04/08/2026

A bumper month for green space jobs in London! We've added a wide range of new opportunities to our vacancies board from @camdencouncil.bsky.social @capelmanorcollege.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social @mertoncouncil.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social and more! 👉 See all vacancies

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 03/08/2026

☀️ Visiting a London park this week? Help keep it beautiful and welcoming for everyone. 💧Bring water 🥪Pack a picnic, not a BBQ 🗑️Take litter home if bins are full 🌳Enjoy responsibly. #LoveLondonsParks

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 30/07/2026

In our latest Lunch & Learn webinar, @annabarker.bsky.social & @franpontin.bsky.social of @universityofleeds.bsky.social showed how the Safer Parks Dashboard (launching October) will help park professionals identify safety barriers & improve parks for women & girls using open data. 🎥 Watch it here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 15/07/2026

Asking for a friend: what sort of guidance, evidence, or support would help you implement more bird-friendly management in your green spaces? 🐦🌳 @btobirds.bsky.social wants to hear from local authorities, friends groups, and land managers before 31 July - Take the survey

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 14/07/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Using open data to improve safety for women & girls In just two weeks we'd be joined by @annabarker.bsky.social & @franpontin.bsky.social of @universityofleeds.bsky.social to learn about the Safer Parks Dashboard! 📊 📅 29 Jul 2026, 1–1:45 pm 🎟️ Register: tr.ee/webinar-5

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 13/07/2026

☀️ As picnic season is in full swing, we're revisiting our guide to sustainable, litter-free picnics, which presents simple ways to enjoy London's parks while keeping them clean and safe. Here are three easy tips to get you started, but there are plenty more ideas in the full guide 🧺

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 09/07/2026

🐕 We've recently refreshed our Professional Dog Walker Licencing templates to support boroughs & other land managers implementing licencing schemes for professional dog walkers operating in their parks & green spaces. The templates are free for @parksforlondon.org.uk supporters. ➡️ Find out more

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 01/07/2026

Fancy shaping London’s green spaces from a classroom, a park, a project board, or a flower bed? Our latest vacancies span horticulture, conservation, estates management, teaching, project management and gardening. 👉 See what’s new

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 30/06/2026

The May–June edition of our Green Space Digest is out! In the 40th issue: ☀️ Insights on heat & resilience in London 🌱 Latest developments & coverage on #IWM 📆 Bunch of opportunities + events 📚 Fresh guidance + templates 📣 Quick updates from across the sector Have a read: tr.ee/pfl-latest-n...

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 15/06/2026

🎙️Here are three upcoming webinars on making parks and green spaces more inclusive worth joining this summer! From policy to practice, these sessions offer fresh insight, real examples, and practical ideas to create greener spaces that work for everyone. 📆See details & booking links

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 12/06/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Using open data to improve safety for women & girls Join @annabarker.bsky.social & @franpontin.bsky.social of @universityofleeds.bsky.social to learn about their new and upcoming Safer Parks Dashboard! 📊 📅 29 Jul 2026, 1–1:45 pm 🎟️ tr.ee/webinar-5

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Part 2 of this month's green space vacancies roundup includes: ⭐ Head of Parks and Green Assets, @newhamcouncil.bsky.social ⭐ Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, @nationaltrust.org.uk ⭐ Community Ranger, @octopuscn.bsky.social ... and more! Have a look: tr.ee/vacancies 👀

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 09/06/2026

✍🏻 New article: Parks have always been spaces that bring people together. Increasingly, the same needs to be true of how we manage them. In our article for Parks & Leisure Australasia, we talk about collaboration, the “invisible infrastructure” holding the system together. 🙏 Read: tr.ee/apl-article

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 08/06/2026

📽️Catch up on our latest Lunch & Learn: Last month, Grant Waters of Tranquil City introduced a practical framework and toolkit for evidencing the real value of your parks and green spaces, from supporting public health to strengthening funding cases and demonstrating social value. 👉 tr.ee/webinar-4

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 02/06/2026

Whether you’re looking to start out, step up, or get involved in a different way, there’s a place for you in London's incredibly diverse green space sector. 👉Explore this month’s opportunities

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 11/05/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Measure how your parks and green spaces boost health & wellbeing Grant Waters of Tranquil City will introduce a framework designed to help you evidence the health and wellbeing benefits of your green spaces, strengthen funding bids, and demonstrate social value. 👉 Register now

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 06/05/2026

From parks and gardens to cemeteries, London’s green spaces rely on people with a wide range of skills, knowledge and care. 👉 See new vacancies ⭐Grounds Team Operative, Croydon Council ⭐Area Ranger, @nationaltrust.org.uk ⭐Grounds Maintenance Semi Skilled (Cemeteries), @islington-council.bsky.social

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 30/04/2026

The March–April edition of our Green Space Digest is here! Our 39th issue brings you: 🆕 Updates from Parks for London 🙋 Opportunities from across the green space sector 📚 New research, tools, and guidance on a wide range of topics 🔔 Subscribe to receive future issues 📰 Read the latest issue

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 29/04/2026

Our Lunch & Learn webinar from yesterday is now available for replay! 🎥 Scott Cranfield, Director of Golf & Leisure Experience shares how drainage challenges can be addressed at scale, improving pitch usability & long-term sustainability, using a delivery model that doesn’t rely on upfront capital.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 28/04/2026

How do you take a strategic approach to developing parks and green spaces? At our latest Strategic Development event, parks professionals shared insights on blue/green infrastructure planning, policy frameworks, and evidence-led decision-making. 👉 Read the recap & download the takeaways toolkit

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 13/04/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: A smarter delivery model for enhancing large open spaces Scott Cranfield from Golf and Leisure Experience (GLE Ltd) will share a new approach to delivering drainage & performance improvements in large open spaces while supporting long‑term sustainability. 👉 Register now

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 08/04/2026

Our parks and green spaces don’t thrive by accident. They exist and deliver countless benefits to Londoners because of the skilled, passionate people working on the ground every day. Be one of them. Explore this month’s green space vacancies across London HERE! 👈👈👈

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 02/04/2026

Missed our last Lunch & Learn webinar? The recording is now up! 🎥 Last month, we had Lorrana Scodeler from Local London Careers Hub East with us to dig into how green space employers can build stronger skills pipelines by connecting with young people earlier. Watch to learn more: tr.ee/webinar-2

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 23/03/2026

Don’t miss out on these new green space vacancies on our website, apart from five closing today! Featured roles: ⭐ Ranger (City of London Corporation) ⭐ Qualified Climbing Arborist (@royalgreenwich.bsky.social) ⭐ Help Nature Thrive Biodiversity Project Officer (@theroyalparks.bsky.social)

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 12/03/2026

🚨CHANGE IN DATE 🚨 Our Lunch & Learn webinar with Lorrana Scodeler from Local London Careers Hub East will be on 24 March (Tue), 1–1:45 pm 🎟️ Register here: tr.ee/webinar-2

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 04/03/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Working to engage green space employers in inspiring young people Join our second lunchtime webinar as Lorrana Scodeler from Local London Careers Hub East shares how employers can play a vital role in attracting the next generation into green space careers. 👉 Register now

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 26/02/2026

Dive into our 38th issue of our Green Space Digest here: tr.ee/pfl-latest-n... Note: If you experienced issues accessing some of our links in the newsletter, everything is back up and running smoothly now. Our website just took a quick cat nap! 🛠️ Subscribe: tr.ee/subscribe-ne...

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 25/02/2026

New thought piece ✍🏻: conversations on equity in parks often focus on solutions, but what will it really take to drive them forward? Tanvi Desai explores the root issues we can’t afford to ignore. 👉👉👉 Read it here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 16/02/2026

Thrilled to welcome five fantastic new trustees to our Board! ⭐ Their insights, experience, and enthusiasm will be invaluable as we continue to connect, support, and advocate for London’s green space sector. 👉 Read more on our website)

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 11/02/2026

🌿 Lunch & Learn: Getting the most out of your parks mapping exercise Our new lunchtime webinar series kicks off with speaker David Brown of Occam's Razor Consulting who will share how to get real value from your asset mapping exercise and make smarter decisions for your green spaces. 👉 Register now

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 10/02/2026

📢 The Senior Urban Forest Manager position with @treesforcities.bsky.social is now extended to 22 February!

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 04/02/2026

This month is chock-full of opportunities! We have 16 green space roles and more on our website Featured: ⭐ Senior Urban Forest Manager (@treesforcities.bsky.social) - CLOSING SOON ⭐ Operative Ranger (Residential) – West Ham Park (City of London Corporation)

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 28/01/2026

Support women building careers in the green space sector by sharing your experience through Women in Parks Horticulture Landscape's Mentorship Scheme! 🌱🤝 👉 Find out more and apply here: tr.ee/be-a-mentor

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 21/01/2026

Starting out 2026 strong with our first roundup of vacancies in the green space sector, with roles for the tree carers, the enforcers, and green-thumbed! Featured: ⭐ Assistant Arboricultural Officer (@lb-southwark.bsky.social) Apply by the stated dates, and explore even more opportunities HERE

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 29/12/2025

Three toolkits. One year of shared learning. 👮 Safety & Enforcement 🛝 Play & Playgrounds 🌊 Green Spaces & Flood Mitigation If these kinds of resources matter to you, supporting our work helps us keep doing it. 👉 See how you can support us here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 24/12/2025

New in our Resources Hub: 'Planning for the Climate Crisis' by @rtpiplanners.bsky.social & @thetcpa.bsky.social to help councils embed climate mitigation & adaptation into development plans & everyday planning decisions. 📐🌊🔥 👉 See here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 23/12/2025

🌳 Free elm trees available for London sites! #Elms4London is back, offering free, disease-resistant elm trees for planting in public realm sites within the M25, whether you’re planting one tree or creating a small elm hub. ⏰ Applications close 9 January 2026 👉 Details & how to apply

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 22/12/2025

🎄 Season’s greetings from Parks for London! 🌿 As we wrap up another busy year, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our work and been part of our community in 2025. Wishing you a restful Christmas and a happy New Year, and we look forward to working with you again in 2026.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 19/12/2025

Safety & enforcement in parks was the focus of our final event of 2025, where we touched on police-led work on public safety and VAWG, a mobile ranger service in LB Lewisham, and wider public realm partnerships through @saferbusiness.bsky.social. 👉👉 See the recap & takeaways toolkit

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 19/12/2025

Our final newsletter of the year is out! Inside: our year-end reflections, the 24th anniversary of Discuss, takeaways from our Safety & Enforcement network event, new resources on climate proofing our urban forest, opportunities & news for London’s green space sector. 📰 Read now 🔔 Subscribe

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 05/12/2025

Our final vacancies round-up of the year features a wide range of roles, with a few closing real soon! 🟢 Green Hub Facilitator & Community Gardener, @bostse1.bsky.social 🟢 Nature Conservation Manager, @islington-council.bsky.social 🟢 Project Manager, @lewisham.gov.uk See a full list here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 05/12/2025

Young people visit parks less than any other age group and park management may be part of the reason. Dr Meredith Whitten's recent open-access paper shows how safety, maintenance and feeling “parks are for children” leave 16–25s disconnected. @urbanparksgirl.bsky.social

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 29/11/2025

24 years. 7,630 posts. Still going strong. 🎉 We’re celebrating the anniversary of Discuss — our email & meetings platform connecting 180+ green space professionals across London. 👉 Check out our reflection article and the *FULL* infographic here

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 27/11/2025

Parks are Britons’ favourite thing about where they live. Not the high street. Not heritage. Not community spirit. New research from @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @thetcpa.bsky.social shows just how essential green space is to daily life & how strongly the public wants investment in it. 👉 tr.ee/3ps

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 18/11/2025

⏰ One week left to share your insights on two horticulture and landscape apprenticeships and help the Trailblazer Group refine the standards: tr.ee/apprenticesh... #ShapeHortApprenticeships

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 13/11/2025

Our takeaways toolkit brings together the best bits from our Play & Playgrounds event for anyone involved in managing or improving playgrounds across London. There's much more on our Resources Hub! 🛝 Download the toolkit or explore the Resources Hub: tr.ee/rh-play

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 05/11/2025

From tree care to herd management, there’s a great mix of roles open this month across London’s green spaces, including some from @theroyalparks.bsky.social and @leevalleypark.bsky.social! 🌿

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