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A packed room full of people dancing, we can see heads and shoulders of people standing close to each other. The light on them is blue purple. Some hands are lifted. Imposed on the top is a chalk drawing. It's a circle with the top half of the circle a solid line and the bottom dotted. At the bottom of the circle is a sold rectangle making up part of the line of the circle. In the middle is a solid circle. Underneath, written in chalk 'Luton Henge'.

BBC coverage of Luton Henge by Matt Rosier - Chilterns National Landscape Nature Calling project

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A man is looking out to the right, he has his back to a tree or building which is covered in moss. He has locks, he is looking up and to the right and looks calm and happy.

BBC coverage of the Nature Calling writing launch - Still Shadey

Still Shadey spoke to James Cannon on the BBC Radio Surrey Breakfast Show about his work on the Nature Calling project.

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A young man sits on a log. He has locks and is looking to the left of the photo. He looks thoughtful. Behind him are trees and a stormy blue sky.

Nature Calling: Rappers and poets unveil new work to inspire community connection to England’s 34 National Landscapes

Five writers including award winning rappers have created new work with local communities that celebrate nature and National Landscapes.

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Around 15 children are gathered around a tree. They are all wearing white t-shirts. They are facing the tree and all have their hands raised as if they are growing like a tree. It looks like fun.

Movement and fun in Addington Hills! Year 3 join in Nature Calling!

Children from New Addington enjoy movement workshops in Addington Hills.

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A woman holds a gramophone trumpet to her ear like an ear trumpet. She is on a hill and pointing the trumpet to the sky where angry looking puffy clouds pass,

Applications open – free artist residencies!

As part of the ground-breaking Nature Calling programme, free three-day artist residencies are taking place this November in Salford and Newbury.

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A woman looks to the left, towards her outstretched hands. She's wearing shades and a black leather jacket. The lighting is purple and turquoise.

Rappers, artists and Tate Modern alumnus kick start Nature Calling

National Landscapes announce the start of a £2M ground-breaking national art programme, Nature Calling, funded by Arts Council England, and Defra.

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A woman with short dark hair smiles at the camera

Kerenza McClarnan appointed Arts Development Manager

National Landscapes Association hires first arts development manager for major £2 million national arts programme.

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Yellow flags flap in the wind in a mining scar in the landscape of North Pennines National Landscape

Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Council England

The National Landscapes Association signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Council England on 23 September 2022.

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People stand in a field hold red lanterns as the sun goes down leaving a red and yellow sunset

Green Space Dark Skies events captivate thousands

National Landscapes across the country took part in Green Space Dark Skies events during 2022

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