Local secondary school students can explore outdoor careers If you know a teenager who loves spending time outside, then they may like to explore a career working in the great outdoors. Local young people (aged 11-18) are invited to discover what it’s like to work at The Parks Trust, the charity caring for Milton Keynes’...Read More

  Campbell Park turns 40! Campbell Park in the heart of the city turns 40 on 4th May 2024, and to celebrate this milestone birthday The Parks Trust have rounded up 40 facts about the city’s central park! Discover more about the public art located in this 100-acre park, be surprised at the famous faces...Read More

Bluebell time in the ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire. Bluebells are a good indicator of ancient woodland and fortunately, we still have a number of those in Buckinghamshire especially in the Chilterns. Many of the sites we mention below have links so you have more information and ideas for walks. Now there is a slight improvement...Read More

County  Archives Relocation You may have seen this recent report on the BBC website about the potential relocation of the County’s Archives in Aylesbury to the Tesco site in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe.  For those to the north of the county this would make access challenging. Milton Keynes, as the article indicates would...Read More

March and April  is brightened up by the yellow trumpets of daffodils on roadsides and in parks but these are generally the planted or escaped garden varieties. Spotting a Wild daffodil, especially in Buckinghamshire,  in the shade of an ancient woodland, or pushing up through the grasses of a damp meadow is becoming rare as...Read More

MK lifeline for Britain’s most endangered species of tree As part of its commitment to biodiversity and in commemoration of a local ecologist who led the UK’s research into the tree, Milton Keynes City Council has today (17 January) planted 100 of Britain’s most endangered native tree, the Black Poplar, at Emberton Country Park. Once...Read More

Winter walks are always popular and we have included a number of walks which members have suggested to us. Details can be obtained via the websites. Winter Walks in Milton Keynes The Parks Trust is an associate member of the Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust and they have published this week a series of walks in the...Read More

https://www.theparkstrust.com/blogs/great-linford-manor-park-triumphs-with-prestigious-industry-awards Great Linford Manor Park Triumphs with Prestigious Industry Awards Congratulations – Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust is delighted that Great Linford Manor Park  has been recognised for the outstanding restoration, regeneration and biodiversity achievements awarded to The Parks Trust. 08 December 2023 Extract from Media blog: We are delighted to announce that Great Linford Manor Park...Read More

Celebrate trees with us National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the tree planting season. The following information comes from the Tree Council   https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/national-tree-week National Tree Week 2023 is taking...Read More

Don’t Dice With Ice – Winter Water Safety As colder weather begins to set in residents are reminded to stay safe in Buckinghamshires many parks  this Winter. Glistening frosts and the occasional dusting of snow may look beautiful, but it’s vital to stay vigilant around cold or frozen water. When ice forms on open water,...Read More