Friends of Richmond Park

The Friends of Richmond Park is a charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of Richmond Park.

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Want to volunteer in Richmond Park? Opportunities available on Thursday 18th June- more details in the 🔗https://t.co/2ChAbHbG0D

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For #thicktrunktuesday- the Phoenix tree, or Fallen down Oak on the north side of Richmond Park is a famous sight, but there are two Hornbeams between Ham and Petersham Gates which have also shown what resilience means as they continue to thrive despite being toppled over…

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FAIR DAY: You may see a number of cars on Sawyer’s Hill today (Saturday) due to the Summer Fair at the Royal Ballet School from 11am to 5pm.

Attendees have been authorised to drive through Richmond Gate and park on the rugby pitch next to the roundabout at Sheen Cross.

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@SarahLouisaColl Definitely Common Blues in the grassland of Richmond Park! Watch the ragwort for them.

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Britain’s favourite butterfly, as revealed on #SpringWatch -the regal and colourful Peacock butterfly, warming itself on the wall enclosing Richmond Park earlier this year. Looking forward to the #BigButterflyCount soon!

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Friday Nature Notes from Richmond Park: the Park is home to three species of Hairstreak Butterfly: Green. Purple, and White-letter Hairstreaks (📷Nigel Jackman), which have returned to the Park in numbers since the planting of the Elm Walk near Petersham Gate. In the Park, now!

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For #throwbackthursday- Richmond Park’s rich and venerable history is reflected in the names of its woods, ponds, buildings and other landscape features, many of which have fascinating histories - find out more in “What’s in a name” - follow the 🔗https://t.co/UMrEZJq64F

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A timely reminder that deer birthing is happening in Richmond Park right now- that is why it’s mandatory for dogs to be on the lead at all times in the Park at the moment.

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A special moment captured by Lisa Dore and a welcome reminder that birthing season is now well underway. If you come across a young deer, please remember:
- Mothers often leave young hidden while they feed nearby
- Keep dogs on leads and avoid touching or moving the animal

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For #thicktrunktuesday- ever wondered why Richmond Park’s rare veteran Oaks often have fences round them? This video outlines why- and shows one of our ancient Oaks getting its fence- in under 2 minutes!
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#wildflowerhour- the flower of Richmond Park’s rare lowland acid grasslands - Tormentil, Germander Speedwell, Lesser Stitchwort and Bird’s Foot Trefoil.

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The Royal Ballet School Summer Fair is on the 13th of June- a rare opportunity to see inside White Lodge, home of this unique institution in the heart of Richmond Park! For details and to purchase tickets in advance, follow the 🔗
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Early June is one of the most sensitive periods in the deer calendar. Across the UK, deer are entering peak birthing season, with young hidden in tall grass, woodland edges and dense cover while females carefully limit movement. Read the full article here: https://t.co/E5bzL5N0Qh

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Friday #Nature Notes from Richmond Park. The Park is a nationally important home of the spectacular Stag Beetle, the UK’s largest beetle, as seen on #SpringWatch. The males use fearsome “antlers” to fight other males- females lack these but are equally large. In the Park, now!

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#throwbackthursday in Richmond Park: this year, the Royal Ballet School celebrates the centenary of its founding by Dame Ninette de Valois. The junior school has been in White Lodge in the Park since 1955. More about 100 years of the Royal Ballet School 🔗https://t.co/H9aOwV0nHI

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The Friends of Richmond Park has offered monthly free guided walks on the first Saturday of the month for over 40 years- our June guided walk starts 10 am, Pen Ponds car park, Saturday 6th June. More details in the 🔗https://t.co/qcfCg4P0Iz

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Did you know that Richmond Park is home to some of the rarest horses in the world? There are just 2,000 Shire Horses left, and ten of them live and work in Richmond Park- seen here on winter carriage duty. Find out more about these gentle giants in the🔗
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Rare butterflies, rarer horses, and one of the most unique creatures on the planet- Sir David Attenborough at 100- check out our June Friends of Richmond Park newsletter in the 🔗https://t.co/dkTCDtstov

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#thicktrunktuesday Richmond Park’s tree of the month for June is the Sweet Chestnut. Sweet Chestnut trees provide a critical source of nourishment for our deer with an Autumnal bounty of nuts in their spiky cases. For humans - 👀 don’t pick in the Park!
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It’s National Volunteering Week, and we would like to thank all of the brilliant volunteers who work to make Richmond Park more beautiful, nature friendly, welcoming and accessible to visitors every day of the year. If you’d like to volunteer, follow the 🔗https://t.co/lG46we0nxV

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Last chance! Did you take a stunning photo in Richmond Park last year? It could feature in the 2027 Friends of Richmond Park Calendar- closing date for entries this weekend.

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Seeking photographs for the 2027 Richmond Park Calendar!
You can submit up to 4📷 (landscape, flora, fauna) taken in Richmond Park during the last year.
Our Calendar helps raise substantial funds for projects in the Park.
Closing date: 31/5/202
🔗: https://t.co/aeB3VtUWMO