Welcome if you’ve recently joined our mission to create a flower corridor in Hackney, buzzing with bees and butterflies.  

With the help of many dozens of volunteers, we’ve set up an amazing four new pollinator havens on the Hackney Buzzline this autumn. 

Hackney residents, it’s time to get buzzing in 2025! In Spring 2024 we launched The Hackney Buzzline project, an exciting community initiative to bring our borough together in the name of biodiversity. As we move towards the second year of our project we’re launching the next stage: a collaborative Community Map. By sharing photos of your pollinator-friendly spaces, you’ll help us build an inspiring, interactive map showcasing Hackney’s green contributions. From balcony planters to garden makeovers, every effort makes a difference—and we can’t wait to see yours!

We’re passionate about creating a greener, more sustainable Hackney where communities and nature can thrive together. Over the years, our projects have fostered environmental awareness and engaged local communities in preserving urban biodiversity. Now, with the support of our incredible partner GrowN22, we’re able to expand this work and bring wildlife-friendly gardening and community greening to even more people.

Hackney’s Nightingale Estate now hosts its first-ever estate parklet, a lush green haven at the corner of Napoleon Road. Designed to be a social gathering spot and a vital ecological resource, this parklet brings greenery and pollinator support to the heart of the estate, thanks to the collaborative efforts of residents and local partners, including Possible, ecoActive, and Giambrone Design. The project aims to increase urban greenery, provide a community space, and connect Hackney’s Buzzline, a pollinator corridor stretching across the borough.

Is your school committed to preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow? ecoACTIVE’s Green Career Workshop is an exciting, hands-on course that you can book for your secondary school students. This workshop introduces students to the world of sustainability and green jobs, helping them explore the fast-growing green economy and the crucial role they can play in building a sustainable future.

Welcome to the The Buzz, our new Hackney Buzzline newsletter. Help us to create a new flower corridor, buzzing with bees and butterflies.

The Hackney Buzzline is an exciting, much-needed project. In this country, pollinator populations are crashing and we’ve lost 97% of our wildflower meadow

Outdoor education offers countless benefits for students. It provides them with a fresh perspective, away from the traditional classroom setting, and allows them to engage with the world around them in a hands-on, practical way. These experiences are not just about learning facts; they’re about cultivating a deep connection with the environment, developing essential life skills, and fostering a sense of responsibility towards our planet.

In this insightful interview, we sit down with Gerry Tissier, the Project Manager for The Hackney Buzzline, to explore his day-to-day responsibilities and the impact of his work on local communities and pollinators. As the driving force behind this innovative project, Gerry shares his experiences liaising with partners, developing revenue streams, and conducting ecological surveys. He highlights key findings, such as the remarkable pollinator diversity in Hackney's green spaces, and offers a glimpse into the project's future. Join us as we delve into the challenges, achievements, and future plans of The Hackney Buzzline.

Are you having a positive impact on the environment this summer holiday?

Our free downloadable sheets offer practical tips and creative activities to help you reduce, reuse, and recycle everyday items. Whether it’s turning old t-shirts into trendy tote bags or crafting bird feeders from household waste, these resources are perfect for families looking to embrace sustainability.

In today's crucial era of environmental consciousness, ecoACTIVE, with generous funding from the OVO Foundation, is excited to offer a suite of free, comprehensive educational resources for teachers. These resources aim to inspire and engage students in key environmental topics, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to positively impact our planet. Covering three areas—Consumption & Waste, Sustainability, and Urban Wildlife—these packs are invaluable classroom additions and complement our hands-on environmental education sessions at Leaside for a well-rounded educational experience.

Explore The Hackney Buzzline using the free Go Jauntly App. We’ve tried to highlight some of the projects we’ve been involved in so far and some of the areas the project will focus on over the next three years.

Hackney, like many urban areas, faces challenges in preserving green spaces amidst rapid development. However, No Mow May presents an opportunity to re-wild our neighbourhoods, allowing native flora to flourish and providing vital habitats for pollinators such as bees and butterflies,. By letting grasses grow, even just for a month, we can create interconnected green corridors, stitching together pockets of biodiversity across the borough.

Our Hackney Buzzline project has been given a further boost thanks to match funding from King Charles III Charitable Fund. Match funding our National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is crucial to the success of the project over the next three years. It will support the development and maintenance of the green corridor, including the creation of meadows, gardens, and 'stepping-stone' habitats. It will also enable us further engage with schools, community hubs, and provide more training for volunteers.

Sustainability should first of all be a practice embraced by schools at all levels (procurement, management, energy generation/consumption, waste management, food consumption etc.), and implemented by all members of staff in their daily routines.

London National Park City is pleased to announce the first ever London Walking Week based out of the Fleet Street Visitors Centre from Monday 6th May to Sunday 12th.

Experience a greener, wilder and healthier capital on foot. Celebrating writers and wanderers, filmmakers and foragers, campaigners and chroniclers and folk that just love a stroll.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Green Match Fund, an amazing initiative aimed at doubling the impact of The Hackney Buzzline project. With the generous support of our partners and donors, we're looking forward to working with the local community in Hackney to create a vibrant green pollinator corridor.

We are currently seeking candidates for exciting opportunities within our latest initiative, The Hackney Buzzline. Thanks to the generous support of National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has made this project possible, aiming to connect people and communities with the rich heritage of the UK.

ecoACTIVE has been awarded a £249,028 over the next three years by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a 4km ecological corridor between four parks in Hackney, planting and creating habitats for pollinators. This initiative aligns with ecoACTIVE's mission to engage communities in environmental education and conservation efforts.

In the build up to the elections CPRE London and the A More Natural Capital Coalition hosted the Mayoral Environment Debate. This coalition, comprising 20 influential charities dedicated to preserving London's natural beauty, brought together key mayoral candidates to discuss critical issues affecting the city's environmental future.

Are you looking for an exciting, outdoor adventure for your Hackney child aged 7 to 11? Do you live near Shoreditch Adventure Playground or Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground?

Look no further! Our free Forest School Club is the perfect opportunity for local children, especially those who haven't explored our playground yet, to embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and fun.