The Parks Foundation

Your charity enhancing parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to benefit our communities and wildlife.

Together we can create amazing parks

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Next Tues 1 Oct is International Day of Older People - join us to celebrate in our community cafes.

We look forward to seeing you ☕️

A huge thank you to @ftdorset for kindly donating the ingredients to make the soup

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Would you like to use your skills & experience in digital marketing to help our small charity bring our work to life?

We're looking for someone to join our team in this flexible part-time or freelance role.

For more info and how to apply: https://t.co/q9sc26P7de

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Hello summer 🌞

We have lots of fun free activities happening in our parks this July including bug hotel building 🐞 butterfly surveys 🦋& nocturnal nature walks 🦇
There's something for everyone 💚

Visit https://t.co/LHcYmyxIDn to book.

#NatureActivities #bcp #ukparks

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to the wonderful students at Victoria School that helped us in Alexandra Park recently weeding, planting and clearing paths 💚💚💚

[Shaftesbury Victoria School @_VictoriaSchool]

A group of students from Arne and Pergins classes have been volunteering with the Park Foundation to weed and replant our school’s planter. They have been actively involved in clearing rubbish and unwanted leaves from the paths as well as advising on accessibility features.🌻

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Are you a young person looking for experience in the environmental sector? We're partnering with @NewForestNPA delivering FREE ranger work experience sessions in parks across the area🌳
To register & for more info contact Will: [email protected]
#YouCAN #GreenSkills

[Community Action Network (CAN) @can100org]

🌱🦋🌻🐝 Nikki & Liz from CAN met with @theparksfoundation to discuss their great work in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. They brainstormed ways to engage kids, teens & families. Learn more: https://t.co/JZsTK7LLcc 🐝🌻🦋🌱 #ParksFoundation #BCP #CommunityEngagement

[Bird and Recreation Initiative @BirdsofBARI]

What a way to spend a Sunday! 🤩 We joined @ParksFndtn and some lovely local volunteers for a litter pick and birdwatching at the very scenic Turlin Moor beach 🌊☀️ Look at that haul! It's amazing to see how much people want to look after their local area and create community 💚

[BCP Homes @bcp_homes]

Electricians George & Jordan & apprentice electrician Lloyd from the BCP in-house electrical team, have recently been part of a refurbishment project at Alexandra Park Pavilion.

Following a full revamp, the building is now a bustling community café run by the @ParksFndtn.

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

🌳June is nearly here & so are our fun free park activities 🌳

Join us for butterfly surveys 🦋 bat walks🌚 dragonflies 💦community planting 🌱 & much more!

💚To find out what is on in all our parks across BCP & to book your place visit https://t.co/emX3FPibkW

[Arts Development Company @artsdevco]

@ParksFndtn ran short courses, focussing on creativity and nature for people with mental health needs. Each week focused on a different element of The 5 Ways to Wellbeing with tips for supporting mental health.
Images by Peter Holloway and Anna Shiels

[Shaftesbury Victoria School @_VictoriaSchool]

Some exciting new volunteering and experience opportunities for our students have been organised with our friends from @ParksFndtn. The opportunities will be officially launched during sports week (24th – 28th June). Huge thanks to Dan, Lottie and Tanya for organising. 🍃

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

We have an abundance of free activities happening across local parks this May🌳🌞🪻

You can learn how to make your outdoor space butterfly friendly, explore minibeasts on a bug hunt, or try your hand at nature photography🦋🐞🪺

Book your place now at https://t.co/LHcYmyxIDn

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

⏰ 24 hours to go - there's still time to make double the difference in local parks ⏰

Donate on our Big Give #GreenMatchFund page for your gift to be doubled at no extra cost to you: https://t.co/So7UQSP4Xe

Thank you for being a champion for nature 💚🌳🌱🌼🐝🦋🌸

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

The @BigGive #GreenMatch Fund is LIVE! 🌱🌼🐝🦋🍏🌸
Please show your support for our parks and pollinators like bees & butterflies by making a donation: https://t.co/So7UQSP4Xe
Donations made before 25 April will be doubled at no extra cost to you.
Thank you for your support💚

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Make a bee home to celebrate #EarthDay 🐝💚

Mon 22 April, 3.30pm, Winton Rec, Bournemouth

Join us at our FREE activity to discover how to welcome pollinators to your outdoor space & make a mini bee hotel to take home.
Book at: https://t.co/LHcYmyxIDn

#pollinators #savethebees

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

SAVE THE DATE 🌳🌱🌼
From 12pm Thurs 18-25 April, your donation will be doubled at no cost to you.
We’re part of @BigGive 's amazing Green Match Fund when, for 1 week only, donations to our charity will be doubled. So, for every £10 you give, we'll receive £20.
#GreenMatchFund

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

April is #CitizenScienceMonth encouraging us to get involved in science in the natural world🔬🌎

🦋Join us in the parks for some local citizen science by counting and identifying butterflies as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme 🦋

Visit https://t.co/emX3FPibkW to book

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Spring is almost here & we have plenty going on in the parks through March & into the school holidays.
Join us for tree planting, nature trails, pond dipping and more 🌳🐦‍⬛🦋
Book here: https://t.co/LHcYmyxIDn
We look forward to seeing you 💚

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Watch our live owl webcam! 🦉

We have a Tawny Owl roosting at Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve 🤎

Watch the owl via our live-streaming web camera at https://t.co/4MryuA0aVA

Please consider making a donation towards the cost of streaming these webcams.
#wildlifecamera #tawnyowl

[The Parks Foundation @ParksFndtn]

Come along to a tree planting event, and take home a native tree FOR FREE!

🌳Tue 13 Feb: Redhill Park 12-4pm
🌳Sat 17 & Sun 25 Feb: Redhill Park 10am-2pm
🌳Thur 15 & Mon 26 Feb: Alexandra Park 10am-12pm
🌳Wed 21 Feb: Seafield Gdns 10.30am-12.30pm

Visit https://t.co/LHcYmyxIDn