Heath Hands
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The nature #conservation, #community & #volunteering charity for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Kenwood. Free events and activities for the whole community
Hampstead Heath
Joined February 2014
Unbelievably it's 25 years since we were founded. To celebrate we've made this film with @MattMaranPhoto about what we do on @CityCorpHeath. We're proud to share this with you all as a fitting end to #volunteerweek
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RT @LondonHogWatch: #ThrowbackThursday to a favourite in the HogWatch team of this grey squirrel chasing a grass snake in Hampstead Heath!…
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Thanks to @BridgeAcademyE2 for coming to volunteer on Hampstead Heath today! Two great groups who learned about how Heath Hands volunteering programmes help @CityCorpHeath colleagues look after the green spaces and got stuck into some practical hedgerow conservation work!
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Couldn't agree more - this is #WorldWetlandsDay - and these habitats are essential for biodiversity (and people). Check out our walk on 23rd Feb to discover the River Fleet:
The UK has a diverse range of freshwater habitats, from ditches and fens to streams and ponds, home to a range of plants and animals. 💙 Visiting a wetland can also be a fantastic way to connect with nature and benefit from the sense of calm that it brings. #WorldWetlandsDay
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And as always it's about the fantastic conservation organisation's we collaborate with: @LondonHogWatch @GrowingGreenUK @HighgateForum @GHPZoo @ZSLScience @EHKenwood
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Today is #greatmentalhealthday - nature is hugely beneficial for mental and physical health, so do check out our latest blog post for tips on connecting with nature on Hampstead Heath over the coming month. (photo c. M.Bloom)
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Check out our upcoming February events! Including a guided walk about London's largest subterranean river: the River Fleet! Find out more: #HampsteadHeath #naturejournaling #forestbathing #naturewalk #greatmentalhealthday
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We’re sadly having to cancel our birdwatching session due to high winds today… but head over to for more info on how to take part in the garden birdwatch from home.
This weekend is the #BigGardenBirdWatch! Try out birdwatching with our volunteers this Sunday 1-3pm (free drop in session). Or join our Bird ID walk this Saturday with a local expert. Find out more on our Big Bird Watch Blog:
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RT @GHPZoo: As we're celebrating a famous Scot today, it's the perfect time to launch our Scottish Wildcat Drawing competition for young ar…
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RT @Natures_Voice: It's #FlyDay...who's ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend?? "Meeeeeee!"
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Help house sparrows by adopting a House Sparrow Terrace on the Heath! Their population has dropped 60% nationally since the 1970s. Your adoption funds the building, maintenance and monitoring of these refuges, & broader conservation work on the Heath.
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This weekend is the #BigGardenBirdWatch! Try out birdwatching with our volunteers this Sunday 1-3pm (free drop in session). Or join our Bird ID walk this Saturday with a local expert. Find out more on our Big Bird Watch Blog:
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RT @CityCorpHeath: The 2025 Hampstead Heath calendar is half price for £5! You can purchase the calendar online on the Heath Hands website…
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Chilly but bright on the Heath today! Do you want to blow the cobwebs away and find out more about nature and wildlife on the Heath? Come and join our free New Year ramble on Saturday 11th at 1pm meeting near Kenwood. More info and bookings:
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RT @CityCorpHeath: Blink and you missed it, but Golders Hill Park looked magical with a light dusting of snow. Thanks to Head Gardener, Ash…
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We’re off for the festive break - best wishes to everyone and see you in 2025. And if you feel like a walk on the Heath with a friendly bunch over the holidays, our 3 weekly health walks will be running throughout:
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Looking for gifts this festive season? Our wildlife home adoptions are perfect for any nature lover! Support Hampstead Heath's most iconic species including hedgehogs, grass snakes and bats! Find out more: #HampsteadHeath #Gifts #Conservation #Nature
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LAST CHANCE! Order your 2025 Hampstead Heath calendar by 5pm this Friday when our online shop closes: Or visit our stall at the Parliament Hill farmers market on Saturday 14th and 21st to pick up your merchandise in person. #hampsteadheath #Christmas
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It's the festive countdown🎄- after wind cancellations, we've scheduled 2 new wreath-making workshops on 13th and 14th Dec: And this week is your last chance for orders of Hampstead Heath Xmas gifts from our online shop: #shoplocal
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Site closures expected this weekend due to high wind - including at Highgate Wood, Kenwood, Golders Hill Park, the Hill Garden and the swimming ponds…and our activities are all cancelled to keep everyone safe… hopefully calmer weather next weekend!
High winds of over 40mph gusts are forecast all day on Sat 7 Dec and Sun 8 December. As a result, Golders Hill Park, the Hill Garden and Pergola may need to remain closed for the safety of visitors. We'll keep an eye on the forecast and if anything changes we'll update here.
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