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Down to Earth Derby<\/a> has recently hosted a delegation from Natural England to witness first-hand the city\u2019s growing reputation as a leader in urban nature-based regeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit included a tour of the thriving Electric Daisy community hub, a meeting with the newly formed Derby Nature Collective and a visit to one of the UK\u2019s most ambitious rewilding projects.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tony Juniper CBE, chair of Natural England, was joined on the tour by regional director Adam Tunningley and Jo Birch, senior officer for connecting people with nature, as part of Natural England\u2019s continued engagement with grassroots and strategic partners driving innovative environmental action in cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Daisy, a flagship site developed by Down to Earth Derby, showcases how urban communities can reconnect with nature through radical, people-powered approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site has already made a significant impact on local wellbeing, placemaking and green skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Juniper said: \u201cElectric Daisy is an excellent example of how we can bring nature into the heart of our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe vision being delivered here is an exciting model for regeneration \u2013 deeply rooted in place and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt isn\u2019t just about green space – it\u2019s about social fabric, economic opportunity, and inspiring the next generation to live in harmony with the natural world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit included a meeting with members of the Derby Nature Collective, a new alliance of local and national organisations, nature champions, educators, creatives and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collective is emerging as a key platform to bring together those working to enhance access to nature, tackle climate and biodiversity challenges and shape a greener future for Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Adam said: \u201cThe Derby Nature Collective is a brilliant example of great partnership working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing here in Derby is a whole-city approach – one that values community leadership, ambition and the power of nature to drive regeneration and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegation also toured Allestree Park, home to the UK\u2019s largest urban rewilding project – a ground-breaking collaboration between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust<\/a> and Derby City Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jo said: \u201cFrom grassroots projects like Electric Daisy, to the incredible work of green space volunteers and community gardens to its local nature reserves and landmark initiatives like Allestree Park, Derby is ambitious about making space for urban nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt the same time, the Derby Nature Collective is all about creating brilliant ways for people to reap the health and economic benefits that nature-rich cities bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to see this level of motivation being matched with activity on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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