The Parks Trust

Could you spare 15 minutes to count butterflies? Butterfly spotting is relaxing and rewarding! You will be helping @savebutterflies to assess the health of the environment. Get involved with the #BigButterflyCount before Sun 10 Aug 🦋 Find out more 👉 ow.ly/MAVG50WrH63

Today is the start of @IFMKFest 📣 There's an incredible 10-day line-up featuring: 🌳 A mesmerising balancing act 🔊 An interactive sound installation 🎭 Jaw-dropping acrobatics 🎪 Breathtaking outdoor circus show And so much more! Find out more: ow.ly/5n1x50WreJJ

We are recruiting! 📣 Green Infrastructure Officer 🍃 Engage with developers and planners on new green spaces being created across MK Nature Ecology Officer🍃 Deliver our Biodiversity Net Gain programme whilst managing protected species Find out more: ow.ly/6QAw50WvS1S

Our popular Open Mornings are back for the school holidays! Join us at Howe Park Wood this week to discover the fascinating world of mammals and take part in a range of free wildlife themed activities. Find out more: ow.ly/qhB250WrJu4

Did you know we care for over 30 play areas in Milton Keynes? Play areas provide children with the opportunity to develop their physical strength, social interactions and build their confidence. Find new places to play: ow.ly/AWlZ50WrJaz

Searching for school holiday activities? Join us at Howe Park Wood for a fun nature-themed craft session with our Outdoor Learning team. Book for £1.50 per child: ow.ly/tymv50WrIKx

Join us for a family friendly bike ride this Sunday 🚲 We’re heading to Floodplain Forest for this month’s Parks & Ride event on 27 July at 11am. Beginners welcome. We hope to see you there! Find out more: theparkstrust.com/events/parks-r…

We will be joined by a @BritishSignBSL interpreter at our upcoming guided walk of Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes! To join the walk, meet at the car park off Parklands at 2pm on Sunday 27 July. No booking required. Find out more: ow.ly/f0RJ50WtUSe

We have a few spaces available on our Woof Walk this Saturday (26 July)! 🐾 We’ll be exploring the beautiful Waterhall Park on a group dog walk at 10am. Book for £1 per dog: ow.ly/2vfg50WtS0c

Craft stall holders wanted! 🛍️ Be part of the Great Linford Heritage Celebration on Sat 20 September at Great Linford Manor Park. We have availability for two craft stalls left. Email [email protected] to find out more.

Today we have released our charity’s Annual Report for 2024/25! This report looks back at last year's highlights and includes our latest financial statements. Read more: ow.ly/kFWr50Wtpeg

Visiting Stanton Low Park tomorrow? Come and say hello to find out more about the work we do across Milton Keynes’ parks! 🌳 We’ll be in park with our Community Engagement Van from 10am to 1pm on Wed 23 July

What an amazing start to @IFMKFest! 🎉 There’s an incredible line-up of entertainment planned for this week including live music, theatre, dance, installations, visual arts and more. Don’t miss out 👉 ow.ly/2nVk50WsAeG #MiltonKeynesEvents #IFMK2025

Our contractors are installing a new fence in Ouzel Valley Park! The fence will join up the new accessible gates which have been installed in the park. We are using Sweet Chestnut posts which come from sustainable sources in the UK. Learn more: ow.ly/U6Jz50WrNHU

Calling all Peartree Bridge families! 🦕 Join us this Wednesday (30 July) from 11am to 3pm to enjoy a fun afternoon at the Triceratops sculpture. Come and identify dinosaur fossils and hunt for eggs on our interactive trail. Find out more: ow.ly/QyFV50WriRc

Join our Parkland Plays this August! These accessible play sessions are free and feature crafts, lawn games, sensory experiences & more. 🌳 6 Aug – Oakgrove 🌳 13 Aug – Caldecotte Lake 🌳 20 Aug – Stanton Low 🌳 27 Aug – Fairfields View all events: theparkstrust.com/events/

Did you know that the UK is home to 59 species of butterfly? 🦋 From our annual surveys which we carry out with the help of our volunteers, we have identified 32 species using Milton Keynes’ parks. Learn more: ow.ly/8vT250Wr2xu

Are you looking for a new space for your business? We have availability on a range of different properties in Milton Keynes including offices, small and large industrial units and studios. Find out more: ow.ly/6cXA50WnyEJ

☀ SUMMER HOLIDAYS INCOMING☀ With school holidays looming on the horizon, there’s plenty happening across Milton Keynes’ parks this summer to keep everyone entertained – come rain or shine thanks to @TheParksTrust 👍 Find out more: destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/news/summer-ho…

We have been awarded the @GreenFlagAward for the 9th year running! 🏆 We are proud to be the only organisation which has received this accolade for an entire network of city parks. Read more: ow.ly/zqlb50Wqrrt