Wild Cities

By: Chris Fitch
  • Summary

  • Chris Fitch speaks to people from around the world with valuable experience of bringing nature into the towns and cities where people live. From the tiny urban forests in Tokyo, to the meandering river channels of Munich, to the star-rich skies of Flagstaff, this limited series will ask how to bring nature into the places we live – and how to create the wild cities of the future. 'Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle' by Chris Fitch, is published by William Collins, and goes on sale April 10 2025
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Episodes
  • For What It's Earth chat
    May 2 2025

    Recorded at a live event at Stanfords bookstore, Bristol. Chris talked to Emma Brisdion of the For What It's Earth podcast, about the concept of Wild Cities, the process of writing the book, and what individuals can do to make their towns and cities a bit wilder and more ecological.


    Learn more about the For What It's Earth podcast


    'Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle' by Chris Fitch, is published by William Collins, and is on sale now.


    Click here to buy a copy from Stanfords


    Wild Cities was The Independent newspaper's non-fiction book of the month for April 2025, read the 5 star review here. The Times Environment newsletter labelled the book as 'one to read', describing it as an "engaging travelogue".


    Order the Wild Cities book here, with links to other major retailers

    Follow Wild Cities on Instagram



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    38 mins
  • Wild Cities: Green Urbanist chat
    Apr 17 2025

    Ahead of the launch of the Wild Cities book, Chris was a guest on the Green Urbanist podcast, hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh. They discussed the many cities featured in the book, from Tokyo and Tallinn, to Munich and Flagstaff. Take a listen!


    Learn more about the Green Urbanist podcast


    'Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle' by Chris Fitch, is published by William Collins, and is on sale now.


    Wild Cities is The Independent newspaper's non-fiction book of the month for April 2025, ⁠⁠read the 5 star review here⁠⁠.


    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Order the book 'Wild Cities' here, with links to main retailers⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Wild Cities on Instagram⁠

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    59 mins
  • Tallinn: Wildflowers and pollinators
    Apr 8 2025

    Can cities create safe habitats for pollinating insects? Chris travels to Tallinn, Estonia, to learn how reducing mowing of public grasslands, and the creation of a dedicated 'Pollinator Highway', are creating space for urban meadows and pollinators. Featuring Meelis Uustal, nature conservation specialist for Tallinn city.


    ⁠Learn more about Tallinn's Pollinator Highway⁠


    'Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle' by Chris Fitch, is published by William Collins, and goes on sale April 10 2025.


    ⁠⁠⁠Pre-order the book 'Wild Cities' here, with links to main retailers⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Follow Wild Cities on Instagram


    Wild Cities is The Independent newspaper's non-fiction book of the month for April 2025, read the 5 star review here!

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    17 mins

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