Devonport Futures

Connecting communities to nature
Mount Wise Park
Mount Wise Park

  • Market Hall, Duke Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4PS

  • Mount Wise Park, Plymouth PL1 4QE

  • Mount Wise Park, Plymouth PL1 4QE

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Devonport Futures is an innovative skills programme linked to the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport.
A joint project between Real Ideas Organisation, Plymouth Community Homes, Devon Chamber of Commerce and the National Trust, and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Devonport Futures focuses on nurturing blue-green and immersive digital skills, addressing the growing demand in the createch industries, and implementing net carbon zero retrofit projects on buildings.
Additionally, the programme aims to connect communities to nature, reflecting the city's commitment to inclusive economic growth, combating the climate emergency and celebrating Devonport's maritime history.
The Green Communities team is working alongside Real Ideas and Plymouth Community Homes to support the following events. Email elliott.lang@plymouth.gov.uk to find out more.
Thursday 7 November: Plant folklore creative writing workshop
Come and learn about plant folklore, myths and legends, and try your hand at creating your own! This event is for all experiences, if it’s your first time or you’ve written ten novels. We'll be using plant folklore as prompts to write a short narrative or poem. 
Thursday 14 November: Habitats and ecosystems at Mount Wise Park
Join Green Communities to learn about habitats and ecosystems as part of the Devonport Futures programme. Meet by the Scott Memorial for this event.
Thursday 28 November: Nature wellbeing walk
Join us for a stroll across Mount Wise Park, meeting at the Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre (75 Clowance Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4LQ). This walk is about slowing down, taking in our environment and learning about the park along the way.
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About Green Communities

Green Communities is an exciting project which is connecting people and wildlife in Devonport, Central Park, and in Keyham and the West of the city of Plymouth.
Green Communities is a partnership project between Plymouth City Council, the National Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Real Ideas Organisation and Zebra Collective. It is a pilot project funded through a combination of grants and contributions, including support from Heritage Lottery Fund Urban Nature Development Grant and Natural England.
The project builds on the work of the Green Minds project that ran from March 2020 – August 2022.

About Green Minds

Green Minds was an Urban Innovative Actions (UIC) funded project that aimed to better connect people to green and blue spaces within and around the city of Plymouth.
This innovative project was led by Plymouth City Council’s Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Department in collaboration with a range of local stakeholders including the University of Plymouth, Real Ideas Organisation, Arts University Plymouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, The Data Place and the National Trust. The project aimed to improve the quality and condition of green and blue infrastructure. It also aimed to positively enhance people’s interaction and involvement in these spaces, recognising that spending time in green and blue spaces has positive health and wellbeing benefits.

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