As part of National Day of Action for Nature, visitors will be able to take part in free, family-friendly activities including guided bird walks, wildflower planting and much more.
The day of action will focus on 2 key projects to improve the park - transforming the former Footgolf into a new biodiverse habitat and the creation of a new labyrinth garden.
The event is open to everyone and will run on Saturday 18 April, from 10am to 2pm, at War Memorial Visitors Centre, Coventry, CV3 6GJ.
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Join us on 25 April at 1 Clarence Street, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5SS for a free, family friendly day of activities from 11am to 3pm.
This community event is designed to:
- share ideas for the future of the site
- gather local feedback to help finalise site plans
- celebrate nature, growing and outdoor learning
Activities on the day include:
- terrarium‑making (12 noon to 2:30pm) and creative workshops
- nature and wildlife engagement
- opportunities to share views on how the site should be used
We’re asking attendees to bring one or two clean glass jars with a lid if they can, to use during the terrarium‑making activity.
We want to hear from local people about what matters most — from growing food and outdoor learning to play, nature and community events. Tell us your thoughts ahead of the event
The City Nature Challenge takes place annually, encouraging people in cities across the world to find and document wildlife in their local environments. This year, there are plenty of events in Coventry to get involved in!
Friday 24 April
- Torchlight Pond Dipping Event hosted by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust at Charterhouse Heritage Park from 7pm to 8pm
- Bat Walk Event Hosted by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust at Charterhouse Heritage Park from 8pm to 9.30 pm
Saturday 25 April
- Lake View Park Biological Recording Day hosted by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Coventry City Council from 11am to 3pm
Sunday 26 April
- Sweep Netting Bioblitz with the Urban Rangers at Longford Park from 12pm to 2pm
- Riverfly Bioblitz with the Urban Rangers at Longford Park from 10am to 12pm
Monday 27 April
- Warwick University Pond Surveying Event from 10am to 11am and Mini Bioblitz from 12pm to 1pm.
Plans to open up underused council owned land for community growing sites have been announced, bringing the benefits of stronger community connections and more wildlife friendly spaces.
Residents will be able to apply for access to underused Council-owned land for community gardening projects including planting and growing food and the creation of wildlife gardens.
Resources, such as an online map of available sites and growing advice, will be offered to groups to help setting up the sites
Join this local People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup to learn more about sustainability and find out what is happening locally. The theme is Zero Waste and the first meet up is on Tuesday 28 April at 6pm at Cottage, Earlsdon, 22 Warwick St, Coventry, CV5 6ET - everyone is welcome!
The Annual Business Plan for 2026 to 2027 for the Strategic Energy Partnership between Coventry City Council and E.ON has been approved.
The partnership is continuing its focus on innovation to deliver affordability to residents, clean local energy enabling energy security in the city, jobs and skills opportunities and investments to benefit communities.
Through the partnership’s planned activities over the following 12 months, almost £10m will be invested in Coventry with an expected £2m of community benefit committed.
This will be through projects like improving the energy efficiency of homes and installing solar panels on rooftops on schools which will bring down bills, increasingly important at a time of global energy market volatility.
The Government’s new Local Power Plan marks the largest public investment in community energy in the UK’s history, with up to £1 billion being made available to support local clean‑energy projects.
The plan aims to ensure that every community has the opportunity to own and benefit from local renewable energy generation by 2030.
Crucially, the programme will provide direct funding for community groups, including grants for early‑stage development and loans to support construction, shared ownership and long‑term operation.
This means local organisations can access practical support - such as feasibility funding, expert advice, and help building capability - to bring projects like community solar and battery storage to life.
For residents, businesses and community organisations, this represents a significant opportunity to reduce energy bills, strengthen local resilience, and reinvest the profits of clean power back into local priorities.
Community groups are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest through Great British Energy to explore funding options and begin shaping their own locally owned clean‑energy future.
If you want to speak to someone at Coventry City Council for more information please contact strategicenergypartnership@coventry.gov.uk
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