COVENTRY, U.K. - s4story -- Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund and in partnership with Third Sector Renewables, the initiative supports people from diverse backgrounds to connect with local green spaces, strengthen community relationships and take positive action for the environment. Working alongside local residents and community partners, the project creates opportunities for meaningful participation in activities that improve wellbeing, foster belonging and celebrate the natural heritage of Coventry.

Recent engagement with members of the Inini (https://inini.co.uk/) community highlighted the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and connected. Participants shared experiences of exclusion and challenges around belonging, reinforcing the project's commitment to building inclusive, community-led activities that connect people with each other and the natural world.

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Neighbourhood Nature Coventry supports local people to take part in a range of welcoming, accessible activities, including:

• Nature walks and stewardship days
• River and park litter picks
• Pollinator planters and pocket rewilding projects
• Wildlife-friendly allotment activities
• Family-friendly outdoor learning and eco-crafts
• Community repair, reuse and waste-reduction initiatives

Over the coming months, Neighbourhood Nature Coventry will deliver a range of activities designed to encourage environmental stewardship, creativity and community participation.

Planned events include:

• Community Conservation Day ("Balsam Bashing") – scheduled for late August, bringing together residents to care for local river environments and learn more about Coventry's natural ecosystems.
• Community Allotment Activities – practical sessions exploring fruit tree planting, willow weaving and other hands-on environmental projects.
• River Festival – a community storytelling and celebration event focused on local experiences, memories and connections to nature.
• Coventry Cathedral Festival – opportunities for project participants to share their experiences and community-led environmental work with wider audiences.
• Mothers Who Make Session – a creative gathering supporting mothers and caregivers through shared artistic practice and community connection.

The programme also continues to explore opportunities to engage students, architects, artists and community practitioners in conversations around inclusive placemaking, environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.

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As the programme continues to grow, we hope to welcome even more residents, community groups, artists, environmental practitioners and volunteers into the conversation. Together, we're exploring how local action, creativity and care for the environment can help build stronger, more resilient communities.

We look forward to sharing more updates as the project develops and to celebrating the stories, ideas and achievements that emerge along the way.

To learn more about the project, visit the Neighbourhood Nature Coventry project page and follow Intercultural Roots for future updates and opportunities to get involved.

For more information about the project, visit:
https://www.interculturalroots.org/project/neighbourhood-nature-coventry