Future Parks Accelerator

Plymouth City Council officers have been designing new routes to green finance for the city. Find out about their overarching investment strategy, and get tips on how to create a not-for-profit habitat bank in a local authority context. Book now: eventbrite.com/e/more-than-ju… (3/3)

Councillor Tom Briars-Delve and colleagues discuss what led them to new green finance models, and how they’re using habitat banking and expanding to other nature-based solutions. Book now: eventbrite.com/e/habitat-bank… (2/3)

Habitat banking is an innovative way to secure investment in green spaces. Plymouth City Council are leading the way in taking advantage of this as a local authority: learn more in two upcoming webinars where they'll share learning from their Future Parks journey and beyond (1/3)

.@DrewBennellick, Head of Land, Sea & Nature Policy said “Through this innovation programme, in partnership with @nationaltrust, we’ve been able to invest in securing the future of parks & green space across whole cities & towns. We’re excited to receive this recognition.” (2/2)

Delighted that Future Parks Accelerator @TheRealFPA, our ambitious partnership with @nationaltrust, has received the award of Social Project of the Year and Overall Project of the Year @APMProjectMgmt Awards. 🙌 Find out more 👉 heritagefund.org.uk/news/two-award… (1/2)

Congratulations to @TheRealFPA team on winning the @APMProjectMgmt Social Project of the Year Award tonight in London! Collected by the joint team from @nationaltrust & @HeritageFundUK 👏👏👏👏👏

How can we create new networks of wilder, healthier green spaces in the North? Read the recommendations in the new @ThinksInsight report for @NT_TheNorth and @naturenorth funded by @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR and share your thoughts: naturenorth.org.uk/unlocking-the-… #urbangreenspace

🗓️Diary date! Urban Nature North has spent 6 months asking stakeholders across the North of England how we can unlock the power of urban green space. Join to hear the results and recommendations from the research: eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocking-th…

Check out the before and after of our wildflower meadow at Leith Links! 🌸 The meadow was planted by pupils from two local primary schools as the first 'Wilding Wee Space' in Edinburgh, and is part of the Edinburgh Nature Network 🐝 Thanks to @greenspacescot for the funding 🌿

Delighted to be shortlisted for the Social Project of the Year in the annual @APMProjectMgmt awards. Thank you APM, and good luck to all the other finalists!

It's #LoveParksWeek 💚 Birmingham has over 600 green spaces across the city. They're all different, with different features and facilities. We want everyone to love their park, and we want every park to meet the Future Park Standard. Find out more here: naturallybirmingham.org

The @nationaltrust Urban Places team are looking for a motivated & engaged Senior Project Coordinator for a 30-month contract. Are you interested in the challenges & opportunities faced by urban places in the 21st Century? If yes, this could be for you! bit.ly/445eX8P

Wildflowers aren’t just beautiful, they act as a beacon for amazing pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths & more. Grow your own this Wild Weekender & bring nature back to your doorstep. Sign up for your free guide: bitly.ws/CjyG #MyWildSpace

"It's about justice not distance" have a read of @juliandobson 's reflections on recent plans to make green and blue space within a 15 minute walk, as 38% of people currently don't have this. theconversation.com/plan-will-put-…

Shape the future of our planet through a paid 12-month placement in the environment industry! With a New to Nature placement you can: get experience, earn a good wage, give back to nature and your community, attend free workshops, and meet other people: futureparks.org.uk/blogs/blog-pos…

This is your one-week warning! The 2023 @GreenFlagAward application window closes for parks and green spaces in England on the 31st January. Learn more: greenflagaward.org

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our followers! We hope you find time during your day, for a fresh Christmas Day walk in your local green space, if you're able to. Best Wishes, see you in 2023, the FPA Team 🌳😊

#FPAdvent Day 24: For Xmas Eve we wanted to share our ten recommendations for things you can do to transform your urban green spaces. They have been co-produced by our @TheRealFPA cohort, bringing together 3 years of shared learning. futureparks.org.uk/blogs/blog-pos…

#FPAdvent Day 23: Such a highlight of 2022 was our #NaturallyThriving online conference, when we welcomed 1400 delegates to 3 days of inspiring, informative & useful live sessions on the future of urban green space. You can enjoy all the content futureparksaccelerator.notion.site/Naturally-Thri…

#FPAdvent Day 22: Hear from Tracey Lee, a leading Council Chief Executive, on transforming Plymouth's green and blue infrastructure – explaining why this matters and how it helps tackle wider challenges facing cities in 21st Century. youtu.be/2mLWcXY0Koo