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We are the charity caring for Milton Keynes' parks, woodlands and lakes, forever.

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2023-24 was another jam-packed year for our charity, with our team members and volunteers going above and beyond to deliver outstanding work throughout the seasons.

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What's On

We host around 500 events and activities across Milton Keynes' green spaces every year. Check out what's on in your local parks.

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Two people sat drinking coffee inside church
Great Linford Manor Park

5 Ways Cafe at St. Andrew's Church

24/06/2025

Come along for a cuppa, a chat or a gentle guided walk at the dementia friendly cafe.
People wearing gloves pulling plants out of the ground in a park
Bancroft

Community Volunteering: Himalayan Balsam Bashing

25/06/2025

Give native flowers a helping hand by joining us on this task to remove Himalayan Balsam from the parkland.
Howe Park Wood

Tree Tots

26/06/2025

Weekly outdoor nature play sessions for you and your little ones.
Floodplain Forest

Woof Walk: Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

28/06/2025

Let your dog explore and socialise around Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve.
Group of people doing a dance performance in vibrant red sequins
Campbell Park

India Day

28/06/2025

Celebrate Indian culture in the heart of Milton Keynes.
Group of people walking through Great Linford Manor Park towards Manor house
Great Linford Manor Park

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

29/06/2025

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this unique site.
Parent and child walking in the park
Caldecotte Lake

SMOC Orienteering: Caldecotte Lake

29/06/2025

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for an orienteering event. Walk or run with a map. Beginners, improvers and experienced orienteers welcome. 
Teardrop Lakes

Ride High MK Cycling Festival

29/06/2025

Cycling Festival raising funds for Ride High MK
Women walking next to Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes
Campbell Park

Women's Walking Network: Campbell Park

03/07/2025

Explore Campbell Park at this monthly walking group for women.

Yellow public art piece in a tree
Campbell Park

Milton Keynes Fringe Festival

04/07/2025

Enjoy the city’s biennial arts event taking place across Central Milton Keynes this July.
Two people sat at a table eating a burger at a street food event

Flavour Fest: Summer Edition

05/07/2025

Join us for our summer edition of 'Flavour Fest' - street food, bar, music and face painting!
Performers and musicians on the stage at Africa Diaspora festival
Campbell Park

African Diaspora Festival

05/07/2025

Celebrate the African culture in Milton Keynes' city centre park.
Person wearing yellow T-shirt running through the park
Broughton Brook

Parks & Run: Broughton Brook

06/07/2025

Come along to July's Parks & Run event at Broughton's linear park.
Pathway along Milton Keynes lake with blue sky and clouds
Ashland Lakes

Inclusive Stroll: Ashland Lake

09/07/2025

Join the Inclusive Strolls for a guided introductory walk through Milton Keynes’ green spaces.
The Milton Keynes rose sculpture , on a sunny day
Milton Keynes Rose

MK Disability Awareness Day

14/07/2025

Join in to celebrate Disability Awareness Day in Campbell Park.
Campbell Park

Walk & Talk: Summer Tree ID at Campbell Park

15/07/2025

Join us for an evening stroll around Campbell Park to identify different trees in the parkland.
Event tents and marquees set-up for International Festival in Milton Keynes
Campbell Park

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

18/07/2025

This 10-day arts festival, produced by the Stables returns to Milton Keynes this July.
Person litter picking in a park wearing a high vis jacket
Canal Broadwalk

Community Litter Pick: Canal Broadwalk

18/07/2025

Help the local environment at this free litter pick along the Grand Union Canal.
Bancroft

Walk & Talk: Weed or Wildflower? An introduction to plant ID at Bancroft

22/07/2025

What makes a weed? Come along on this guided identification walk to find out!
Waterhall Park

Woof Walk: Waterhall Park

26/07/2025

Let your dog explore and socialise at Waterhall Park.
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Ranger holding 3 barn owl chicks
Wildlife
18/06/2025

Vital owl nesting boxes added to Milton Keynes' parks

We're adding more nesting boxes in the city's green spaces to help improve the local Barn Owl populations.
Wildflower meadow with blue skies
Wildlife
12/06/2025

Blooming biodiversity: How we monitor Milton Keynes’ meadows

Discover how our Biodiversity team and conservations volunteers are assessing the development of the city's meadows.
Child holding litter poster with "Leave nothing but footprints" on it
Outdoor Learning
03/06/2025

We're excited to announce this year's Litter Poster Competition winners!

Check out the winning designs which will be displayed across Milton Keynes this summer.
Person on mobility scooter holding out stick in front of gate
Landscape Management
03/06/2025

Opening the gates to accessibility in Ouzel Valley Park

New wheelchair accessible gates have been installed to make it much easier to explore the park.
View across the lake with Peace Pagoda in Milton Keynes
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