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Lister Mills Bradford Peregrines
Peregrines Nesting At Lister Mills Peregrine falcons are nesting for the first time on Bradford’s iconic Lister Mills chimney. A pair have set up home in a newly installed nesting...
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Fruit Works Co-operative
With the main planting season at an end here are few tips for keeping your young fruit trees happy and healthy at this time of year. Watering – With the wonderful...
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SPRING EQUINOX IS HERE!!! YAY 20th March 2025
Spring has officially sprung. Thursday March 20th marks the astronomical start of the spring season for the northern hemisphere, all thanks to the spring equinox. This must be the most...
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Bradford Council Parks & Green Spaces Survey – a chance to win a £100 voucher
You are invited to take part in the Bradford Access to Parks and Green Spaces Survey and enter the draw for £100. The survey is being conducted by the University...
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Bradford Council gets UN recognition for trees commitment
Bradford Council has received international recognition from the United Nations for its commitment to planting more trees. It has been awarded Tree Cities of the World recognition by the UN’s Food...
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A New Build for The Bygone Victorian Era
Our Friends of The Prince of Wales Park, Bingley have been really rather busy. Constructing a dry-stone Victorian archway over the stone lined stream. It mirrors the other archways...
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“Amber Warning for Wind”
During periods of high wind that may cause damage to trees for your safety you are advise to postpone your visit to woodlands and heavily treed areas of parks.”
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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from Parks & Woodlands
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Tree Stump Carving Myrtle Park
In 2023 a beautiful old beech tree at the side of a footpath in Myrtle Park was found to be diseased and had to be felled. It was agreed that...
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PARKS TENNIS FACILITIES
The Lawn Tennis Association have funded and completed a refurbishment programmed to undertake improvements at the following parks: Bowling Park, Lister Park, Peel Park, Haworth Central Park, Northcliffe Park, Myrtle...
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Volunteers Tackle Invasive Himalayan Balsam in St Ives, Bingley
On Saturday, 18th May, a group of volunteers took on the challenge of removing invasive Himalayan Balsam from St Ives, Bingley. The team wasted no time and got straight to...
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Information on invasive species
What are invasive plant species and why is important to remove them from natural landscapes such as St Ives? Invasive plant species, like Rhododendron and Himalayan Balsam, are non-native plants...
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Bradford Council Embraces No Mow May 2024 for Biodiversity and Carbon Capture
Bradford Council has thrown its support behind the No Mow May campaign, championing the initiative to allow grass to flourish, benefiting wildlife and combating carbon emissions. The national campaign, spearheaded...
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Volunteers Tackle Invasive Rhododendron in St Ives, Bingley
On Saturday, 20th April, a group of volunteers took on the challenge of removing invasive rhododendron from St Ives, Bingley. In just a few hours, the dedicated group of eight...
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Community comes together for woodland maintenance at St Ives, Bingley
On Saturday, 16th March, a team of 20 volunteers joined forces to remove tree guards from trees planted in the Betty’s Wood area over five years ago. Within four hours,...
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Another successful tree planting event at St Ives, Bingley!
Building on the success of our tree planting event in December of last year, we are delighted to share the news of another milestone – the successful completion of a...
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New National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District
Natural England and Bradford Council are joining forces to create a new National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District. This endeavour aims to showcase the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife...
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Community tree planting initiative to restore woodland at St Ives Bingley
In a heart-warming display of community collaboration, an enthusiastic group of volunteers gathered over the weekend, on 2nd December, at St Ives Bingley to plant trees. The event marked an...
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Plastic tree tubes to be recycled and reused in woodlands across the Bradford district
YorGreen CIC and Bradford Environmental Education Service (BEES) have joined up with Bradford Council to collect plastic tree tubes from woodlands across the district to be recycled and repurposed. Bradford...
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The West Yorkshire Mayor’s Climate Community Grant Scheme (Bradford)
Bradford Council is working in partnership with the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to offer grants to community groups to support climate-friendly projects as we...
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FREE Play In Parks & Mini Bounce Planets sessions
Our ever popular “Play In Parks” events are returning this summer! With two inflatables, sports and play equipment accompanied by our resident DJ, these events are great for all the...
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Green Flag success again for Bradford’s parks for 2023
Bradford Council’s parks have again enjoyed Green Flag Award success with six of them receiving the accreditation. Lister Park in Manningham, Roberts Park in Saltaire, Haworth’s Central Park, Harold Park...
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Free summer fun in Bradford District Parks
Bradford’s parks and green spaces are set to serve up a Summer of Fun for children and young people from across the district. Bradford Council will be hosting a series...
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St Ives felling update – we need your help!
Tree felling and rhododendron clearance work in the Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) areas is now mostly complete. The last load of timber has left the site, and the main...
