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
National Accreditation for The Parks Trust Volunteers Programme Congratulation to The Parks Trust Volunteers. The Parks Trust’s volunteers programme has achieved prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation. This quality mark shows commitment to great volunteer management standards and demonstrates how much the organisation values volunteering. Victoria Miles, Chief Executive of The Parks Trust says “I’m...Read More
Press Release: 7th June 2023 ROAR-SOME NEW DESIGN FOR ICONIC PUBLIC ARTWORK The Parks Trust has officially unveiled the stunning new design that now graces MK’s much-loved Triceratops at Peartree Bridge. Earlier this year, the charity launched a competition to find a budding local designer who could create a new ‘skin’ for...Read More
Nationally and locally important sites an explanation There are a total of 46 nationally important sites in Buckinghamshire, Grade I (6), Grade II* (11), and Grade II (29) these are all included on the Historic England Register of Parks & Gardens. They are therefore not being considered for inclusion on the Buckinghamshire Council Local Heritage...Read More
This event has been postponed until next year. Apologies Great Linford Manor – guided walk Ellie Broad, the project manager for the restoration has offered a guided Great Linford Manor walk on Saturday 30th September at 10.30 am. to see the completed project. The walk replaces the one we were supposed to have after...Read More
