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, published by William Collins, is on sale now.
Panelist Chris Fitch discusses urban wildlife on BBC Radio 4's Rare Earth with presenters Tom Heap and Helen Czerski, examining the benefits and challenges of animals adapting to city environments in this interview.
1 Dec 2025
How Nature Can Save Our Urban Lives (10Adventures)
Host Richard Campbell interviews author Chris Fitch about his book Wild Cities, exploring how global travel insights can transform urban environments into more ecological and livable spaces.
26 May 2025
Flagstaff: Stargazing in the city ✨
Host Chris Fitch interviews Dr. Danielle Adams about Flagstaff's efforts to reduce light pollution, revealing the importance of preserving dark skies within urban environments.
2 May 2025
For What It's Earth chat
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 (https://forwhatitsearth.podbean.com/)
'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 (https://www.stanfords.co.uk/wild-cities-discovering-new-ways-of-living-in-the-modern-urban-jungle-9780008557188)
Wild Cities was The Independent newspaper's non-fiction book of the month for April 2025, read the 5 star review here (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/what-to-read-april-best-books-b2724486.html). The Times Environment newsletter labelled the book as 'one to read', describing it as an "engaging travelogue" (https://link.thetimes.co.uk/view/64198871d7daf1df64083f35niwgi.39d/3123eefd).
Order the Wild Cities book here, with links to other major retailers (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
17 Apr 2025
Wild Cities: Green Urbanist chat
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 (https://greenurbanist.org/)
'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 (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/what-to-read-april-best-books-b2724486.html).
Order the book 'Wild Cities' here, with links to main retailers (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
8 Apr 2025
Tallinn: Wildflowers and pollinators
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 (https://www.putukavail.ee/?lang=en)
'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 (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
Wild Cities is The Independent newspaper's non-fiction book of the month for April 2025, read the 5 star review here (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/what-to-read-april-best-books-b2724486.html)!
1 Apr 2025
Nairobi: Lions in the city
How can cities make space for large animals? In this episode, Chris visits Nairobi National Park, Kenya, to learn about the community protecting this important urban wildlife reserve, and the impact the park has on the rest of the city. Featuring Felix Mutwiri from FoNNAP, Friends of Nairobi National Park.
Learn more about Friends of Nairobi National Park (https://fonnap.org/)
'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 (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
27 Mar 2025
Wild Cities: Exclusive first listen
A very special first listen to the Wild Cities audiobook, as read by author Chris Fitch.
'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 full audiobook on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3wrpizSBn3CLCK9M7EpqVh?si=RMOQmmwOTxKXh92J4Z4bEQ ) and Audible (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Wild-Cities-Audiobook/B0D5SBQZPZ)
Pre-order the book (UK):
Stanfords (https://www.stanfords.co.uk/wild-cities-discovering-new-ways-of-living-in-the-modern-urban-jungle-9780008557188?queryID=e99a6df2dcbe5d4c10cd0a40e00821c7&objectID=260045&indexName=production_stanfords_store_view_products)
Waterstones (https://www.waterstones.com/book/wild-cities/chris-fitch/9780008557188)
Foyles (https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/wild-cities/chris-fitch/9780008557188)
WHSmith (https://www.whsmith.co.uk/Product/Chris-Fitch/Wild-Cities--Discovering-New-Ways-of-Living-in-the-Modern-Urban-Jungle/10138861)
Hive (https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Chris-Fitch/Wild-Cities--Discovering-New-Ways-of-Living-in-the-Modern-Urban-Jungle/29216582)
Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Cities-Chris-Fitch/dp/0008557187/)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
20 Mar 2025
Singapore: Green roofs and designing for biodiversity
Why cover buildings in greenery? Chris visits Singapore, to explore the highly biodiverse green roof on top of Kampung Admiralty, and find out how green roofs, green walls, and other natural features make buildings more hospitable for both humans and wildlife. Featuring Dr. Anuj Jain from bioSEA.
bioSEA: Ecology & Biomimicry design (https://biosea.sg/)
'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 (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
12 Mar 2025
Tokyo: Miyawaki forests
What if cities were full of tiny forests? Chris visits Tokyo, Japan, to learn how a special tree planting technique pioneered by the late Dr. Miyawaki Akira is helping cities around the world become greener and leafier. Featuring Urata Mio from Inochi no Mori 2020.
Follow Mio's tree planting group Inochi no Mori 2020 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/inochi.no.mori2020/)
'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 (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
1 Mar 2025
What is Wild Cities?
How do we make cities more ecological? Welcome to the Wild Cities interview podcast, a companion to the book Wild Cities by Chris Fitch, published on April 10.
Click 'follow' to receive all upcoming episodes featuring conversations with brilliant people from around the world, all with first-hand experience of bringing nature into the urban environment.
Follow Wild Cities on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/)
Find retailers where the book is available for pre-order (https://linktr.ee/wildcities.book)
Take a look at the publisher's web page (https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/wild-cities-discovering-new-ways-of-living-in-the-modern-urban-jungle-chris-fitch?variant=41459565396046)
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