Our charity enhances parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole so that people and wildlife can flourish

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What we do

We are a small but perfectly formed independent charity devoted to enhancing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s parks and green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Parks breathe life into our towns providing our communities with precious spaces to get together, exercise and play.

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Spring gardening activities

This April, we’ll be growing together – join us for fun and informative activities for all ages where you can get into community gardening and explore what you can grow at home, too.

Get crafty making paper plant pots, make your own cress character to grow at home, or learn how to grow fruit and vegetables at our GreenFingers gardening groups across the area.

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Wildlife Cams

We’re so egg-cited to see that the blue tits on one of our live-streaming wildlife cameras have laid 7 eggs!

Blue tits usually lay their eggs throughout April and into early May. Once the clutch is complete, the female spends up to 15 days incubating the eggs. She uses a featherless area of skin on her tummy, called a brood patch, to keep the eggs warm. While she’s incubating the eggs, her partner brings her food but she must also occasionally leave the eggs to feed.

Ranger Work Experience

Are you, or do you know someone aged 16-25 years old who’d like to gain valuable environmental skills? Applications are open for our free Ranger Work Experience sessions taking place in parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

To find out more and register your interest, please contact: ranger@parksfoundation.org.uk or call: 01202 143724.

To see what sessions are coming up, click below and use the ‘Event Type’ filter to search ‘Ranger Work Experience’.

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Support Redhill Paddling Pool

Redhill paddling pool has been a family staple for years, drawing local parents and children to Redhill Park each summer.

This summer, those of us enjoying the Redhill paddling pool can make a voluntary donation towards the continued opening of the pool. All donations (small or large) will support the pool’s high maintenance costs and make a real difference to the sustainability of the pool.

Together, we can keep Redhill paddling pool open for future generations of children to enjoy. Thank you for your support. Click to find out more.

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Projects

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Creating inspirational parks that improve people’s health and wellbeing, reconnect people with nature and bring diverse communities together.

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Stay up to date

Join our email newsletters and be the first to know the latest about our charity’s projects and activities across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole – straight to your inbox.

  • The Parks Foundation – our monthly newsletter, full of updates and information about our charity’s projects, events, cafés, fundraising, and opportunities to get involved.
  • Parks in Mind – our monthly programme listing our upcoming wellbeing activities for adults.
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