Parklife
Imagine this: You’re 10 years old, and your local park is your canvas. You get to dream up new spaces for wildlife, design spaces to play and meet up, and pitch your ideas to real-life decision-makers. Sounds cool, right? That’s Parklife in action.
We’ve teamed up with GenEarth and Goldsmiths University to deliver Parklife — a bold, creative project where primary school students become park designers, environmental researchers, and community changemakers.
Current Opportunity!
Aged 11-18 and looking to make a difference this summer? Want to meet like-minded people? Want to gain new skills and knowledge to take climate action?
This one-week summer programme is for you!
ParkLife Climate Action supports young people to design local climate solutions by reimagining parks and green spaces and advocating for measures that increase climate resilience.
When:
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Monday 10th August
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🌍 Introductory online workshop exploring what climate change looks like globally, nationally, in Bradford, and in your local community.
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Thursday 13th August
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🌳 A workshop introducing local nature-based climate solutions. You'll develop your own ideas to improve parks and green spaces in Bradford.
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Saturday 15th August
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🤝 In-person day of action!
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🎤 We'll spend the day in a local park. You'll create a nature-based solution to tackle climate change and get the chance to pitch your ideas.
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All travel costs are covered for the in-person action day.
To register your interest, please email rebecca@ihaveavoice.org.uk.
🌱 What’s Parklife All About?
Parklife empowers young people to:
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Explore their local parks like real scientists and urban planners.
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Investigate how green spaces can support wellbeing, biodiversity, and community connection.
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Design their dream parks with everyone in mind from toddlers to dog walkers and bees!
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Pitch their ideas to local councils and real policymakers who can make change happen.
🐝 Real Impact, Real Change
At Hill Mead Primary School, students didn’t just talk — they took action. Their ideas? More wildlife habitats, better drainage to stop muddy messes, and separate zones for play and pets. Their vision was so powerful, it’s now shaping the future of Brockwell Park. See our case studies below.
🎤 Why It Matters
Parklife isn’t just about parks. It’s about power. It’s about showing young people that their voices matter and that they can lead the way in building greener, fairer communities. It’s about connecting science, creativity, and civic action in a way that’s fun, hands-on, and unforgettable.
🚀 Want to Bring Parklife to Your School?
Let’s make it happen. If you're a teacher, youth leader, or just someone who believes in the power of young voices, get in touch. Together, we can reimagine our parks — and our future.
📩 Contact us at rebecca@ihaveavoice.org.uk
