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Do London Differently by London National Park City
Do London Differently is a podcast series hosted by London National Park City Ranger Emily Langston and produced by Michael Shilling.
Have have relaunched in 2025 with a new format - sharing how Londoners are making the city Greener, Healthier and Wilder.
Do London Differently by London National Park City
Moths, ponds and the power of community nature
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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 Garden
- Creating a wildlife pond and seeing nature return
- Organising Moth Night as a community event
- Why moths deserve a better reputation
- Education, local action and connecting people with nearby nature
- Different perspectives on nature and community
- Why curiosity is such a powerful starting point
Featured guest:
Aneel, Heston Action Group, Heston Community Garden volunteer, and National Park City Ranger
Quote 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.”
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