{"id":28324,"date":"2020-11-20T15:56:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T15:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=28324"},"modified":"2020-11-20T15:56:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T15:56:05","slug":"new-charity-launches-with-a-mission-to-protect-local-nature-wildlife-and-heritage-habitats-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=28324","title":{"rendered":"New charity launches with a mission to protect local nature, wildlife and heritage: \u2018Habitats & Heritage\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>On 5 November 2020 \u2018Habitats & Heritage\u2019, a new charity dedicated to looking after the natural and historic environment in south and west London has launched, a result of the merger of Environment Trust and South West London Environment Network (SWLEN), and now the leading environmental and heritage charity in the area.<\/h3>\n

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…our mission is to protect and restore our threatened local rivers, green spaces and parks and historic built environment…<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

…Everyone can take pride in their local environment …<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Habitats and Heritage writes:<\/p>\n

Habitats & Heritage combines the expertise, experience, resources and work of both charities to deliver greater impact in conserving the natural environment and built heritage.<\/p>\n

The launch coincides with England entering another lockdown today, which is a chance for people to connect with their natural and heritage environment and really enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits this affords.<\/p>\n

The charity is also promoting volunteering opportunities, events and resources that will enable all ages to explore, enjoy and preserve nature and heritage and it is calling on everyone who lives or works in south and west\u00a0 London to support them and get involved.<\/p>\n

Find out more on the\u00a0Habitats & Heritage<\/a>\u00a0website or join their\u00a0Supporter Scheme<\/a>\u00a0for just \u00a310 per year, which allows people to become further engaged in projects and find meaningful opportunities tailored to their interests.<\/p>\n

Colin Cooper, CEO, Habitats & Heritage said, \u201cHabitats & Heritage has opened its doors today. We are the leading environment charity in south and west London and our mission is to protect and restore our threatened local rivers, green spaces and parks and historic built environment for this and future generations.<\/p>\n

Lockdown renewed our appreciation of nature and wildlife and its benefits for our wellbeing and mental health. As we go into another lockdown, we will have the chance to explore the local green spaces and parks,\u00a0look after the wildlife in our gardens<\/a>\u00a0and discover hidden historical gems right on the doorstep.<\/p>\n

Habitats & Heritage is hosting some exciting online events for the public. These include a Richmond Literacy Festival online talk with author Diana Darke on Sunday 8th<\/sup>\u00a0November, a \u2018Marble Hill Remembers\u2019 online talk in partnership with English Heritage on Monday 9th<\/sup>\u00a0November and a children\u2019s workshop with the world famous and hugely popular Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler on 5th<\/sup>\u00a0December.<\/p>\n

When lockdown is lifted, there will be many opportunities for people to get involved with local conservation and heritage projects, from creating new green hubs to developing wildlife corridors and working on river projects or restoring iconic local buildings.<\/p>\n

Everyone can take pride in their local environment and make south and west London a haven for nature, wildlife, and heritage. We hope to attract many new supporters and feel this an exciting and critical time to be part of the bigger and brighter future of the charity.\u201d<\/p>\n

People can get involved with the charity in several ways:<\/p>\n