Have you seen the nest-box camera near the play area? Yesterday was hatch-day and the Highgate Wood team captured this lovely footage of mother blue-tit looking after her babies. 🥰🐣

This #nationalwalkingmonth come out walking on Hampstead Heath with us! Choose from 3 weekly health walks of varying lengths, women-only Nordic walking or our regular mindfulness or nature discovery walks (next up - tree ID and bug ID).
More info: heath-hands.org.uk/walkinghampste…

If you don't know Ash (in the cap) but love Keats House garden, you know him by his works, as he has cared for this very special place for the last six years, along with Heath Hands. Today was his last day with us as he focusses on his work Hampstead Heath. Thanks for everything!

This weekend is the CityNatureChallenge - a worldwide citizen science recording initiative. Help us record the species you see on the Heath!🌱

Saturday 1-4pm: The Dairy
Sunday 2-4pm: The Bandstand

All welcome!

More info:
heath-hands.org.uk

Springtime hues paint the canvas of Golders Hill Park 🌼

#HampsteadHeath

🌳 Today is World Earth Day!

This year's theme is Planet vs Plastics.

Help us to care for Highgate Wood - please dispose of your rubbish responsibly. Help us keep this special place looking clean and green 💚

Find out more about Earth Day at earthday.org

My brilliant friend Jamie is running the London marathon on Sunday for ⁦Heath Hands⁩ - pls do consider sponsoring him!! Just 3 years he was in hospital with major foot surgery so the fact he’s doing this just blows my mind xx heathhands.enthuse.com/pf/jamie-scoul…

Wishing everyone the best of luck at this weekend's London Marathon, especially our volunteer Jamie, who has been training hard, support him and help us care for #hampsteadheath here: heathhands.enthuse.com/pf/jamie-scoul…

Today is #BatAppreciationDay . Why not consider helping bats on Hampstead Heath by:
-Adopting a bat box: heath-hands.org.uk/wildlife-adopt…;
-Or purchasing a bat wildlife bag from our shop: heath-hands.org.uk/shop
Also read our most recent bat and other blogs: heath-hands.org.uk/blog/hampstead…

Still a few spaces on our Signs of Spring ramble around Kenwood ramble with our local nature experts - this Thursday at 10am - sign up here: heath-hands.org.uk/whatson/spring…

This month is Stress Awareness month. This years theme is  #LittleByLittle , highlighting the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing. Take some time out of your day to step outside, get fresh air and spend time within nature of the Heath.

#HedgehogWeek flyers are here!
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Can you distribute some to friends, family or neighbours to help spread the word?

Please email us at [email protected] with your address – don’t forget to let us know how many you can use 😊

Big shout out to the team from Dr. Martens who braved all weathers this week, volunteering with us on Hampstead Heath - follow the link for details on how your company can get involved: tinyurl.com/3u5xfusn #corporatevolunteering

Just a few days left to apply to join the team on a work experience placement - best of luck - full details: heath-hands.org.uk/work-experience

Check out our upcoming Spring events on Hampstead Heath! More info and bookings: heath-hands.org.uk/whatson

The Hill Garden and Pergola are currently closed for safety due to the wind gusts.

Highgate Wood is currently closed due to the high winds. We're hoping to reopen between 4 and 5pm.