Moths, ponds and the power of community nature

In this episode, we hear from Aneel, a member of Heston Action Group, volunteer at Heston Community Garden, and National Park City Ranger. He talks about being there from the early days of the garden, helping create its wildlife pond, and seeing it become home to newts and other species.Aneel also shares the story behind Moth Night, an event designed to bring people into the garden and help them learn about local wildlife, sometimes without even realising it. It is a conversation about curiosity, community, and how learning more about nature can change the way we see the places around us.In this episode, we discuss:The early days of Heston Community GardenCreating a wildlife pond and seeing nature returnOrganising Moth Night as a community eventWhy moths deserve a better reputationEducation, local action and connecting people with nearby natureDifferent perspectives on nature and communityWhy curiosity is such a powerful starting pointFeatured guest: Aneel, Heston Action Group, Heston Community Garden volunteer, and National Park City RangerQuote from the episode: “The more you learn about something, the more you scratch the surface, the more there is to it, and the more fascinating and interesting it becomes.”Explore more London National Park City Podcasts