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Our team organizes
many events and activities at a number of green spaces throughout the
borough. All our events are FREE unless otherwise stated. For some
events, booking is required.
A
responsible adult must accompany all persons under the age of 16 on all
events.
Volunteering
Information
As you can see our
schedule is packed full of opportunities for you to take part in practical
conservation tasks throughout the borough. Volunteering with us is a great
way to get some fresh air and gentle exercise, meet new people and learn
more about wildlife in the borough. Please note that we provide all the
necessary tools and training on how to use them. Volunteers are free to
work at their own pace and we provide plenty of tea and biscuits as an
extra incentive! Please bring your own packed lunch if the workday takes
place over lunchtime and wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. Remember
no experience needed, just enthusiasm!
If you are planning to
come to any of our practical conservation workdays, please do ring or
email beforehand so that we know to expect you and can bring the right
amount of tools.
Important
Information
Please be
aware that some of our sites may not be suitable for those with
wheelchairs, buggies, etc. Also, most of our sites do not have toilets.
Therefore it is very important that those with special requirements
contact us before an event to find out about the accessibility of each
site. Please wear sturdy footwear, particularly on guided walks.
Teachers
The nature conservation
rangers can lead on a number of educational activities at various open
spaces throughout the borough so please do get in contact if you would
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Hi All,
Please see below for details of nature conservation activities
taking place in March. Remember to take a look at our
News in Brief section at the end for our
updates and news of our latest projects in 2016.
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Walks and events
February & March
The Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course
One day courses suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to
keep a bike in good working order. Learn how to fix a
puncture, adjust brakes, index gears and lubricate your chain
correctly. This is a hands on course so please bring your own
bike to work on and wear suitable clothing. Expect to get your
hands dirty!
Adult only courses 6 & 28 Feb, 6 March
Family courses 20 Feb, 12 & 20 March
10.30am-3.30pm each day. £18 per person.
James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East IG8 7JQ
For a full itinerary for the day and to confirm your place,
please book using the following link:
http://www.cycleconfident.com/courses/maintenance/
For courses open to families, please register both the
adult(s) and the child(ren).
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Volunteering
Nature
Conservation 020 8559 2316
If you have some spare time on your hands and would like to
enjoy the great outdoors this spring then why not help us keep
our parks and open spaces smart? It’s a great way to exercise,
meet new friends and help the environment, all at the same
time! For more information call 020 8559 2316 or email
nature.conservation@visionrcl.org.uk
Tuesday 1 March
Hainault Forest Ride Management
Come and lend a hand cutting back trees and shrubs along the
woodland ride, this work will help promote a healthier
woodland and benefit woodland wildlife.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at: Hainault Forest Country Park 1st Car Park,
Romford Road, IG7 4QN
Thursday 3 March
Hainault Forest Ride Management
Come and lend a hand cutting back trees and shrubs along the
woodland ride, this work will help promote a healthier
woodland and benefit woodland wildlife.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at: Hainault Forest Country Park 1st Car Park,
Romford Road, IG7 4QN
Tuesday 8 March
Outdoor Classroom Workday
We’ll be carrying out a range of different tasks in our
Outdoor Classroom to get ready for the busy spring season.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East,
Woodford IG8 7JQ
Thursday 10 March
South Park Pond
Come and help the nature conservation rangers and the South
Park Users Group install more plants in the new pond and to
install a dipping platform.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at South Park entrance on the junction of South Park Road
and South Park Crescent, beside the public toilets IG1 1SS
Tuesday 15 March
Valentines Park Wildlife Area Maintenance
We’ll be tending to the stag beetle loggery and wildlife area
at Valentines Park, preparing the ground to sow more
wildflower seeds for a summer display.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at Valentines Park entrance on Brisbane Road IG1 4SL
Thursday 17 March
Forest Farm Community Allotments
Come and lend a hand with various conservation tasks at this
community garden based in Hainault. We will be extending the
pond dipping platform and cutting back the meadow
10am-2.30pm
Meet at the portacabin, Forest Farm Community Garden, end of
Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault IG6 2XL
Tuesday 22 March
Roding Valley Park Clear Up – Chigwell Road Entrance
Come along and help the country park warden keep Roding Valley
Park litter free.
10am-1pm
Meet at Chigwell Road entrance, underneath the wooden Roding
Valley Park entrance arch, near to Charlie Brown’s Roundabout
E18 1NN
Tuesday 29 March
Roding Valley Park - Meadow and Orchard Management
Come and lend a hand to help tend to the meadow area and new
Orchard in Roding Valley Park.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at gate on Roding Lane South, near to junction with
Whitney Avenue IG4 5PP
Thursday 31 March
Pond Management – Claybury Park
We’ll be removing floating pennywort, a non-native invasive
species from the pond at Claybury Park. Wellies highly
recommended.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at Claybury Park entrance on Ravensbourne Gardens, near
to junction with Warley Road IG5 0XQ
Tuesday 5 April
Pond Management – Claybury Park
We’ll be removing floating pennywort, a non-native invasive
species from the pond at Claybury Park. Wellies highly
recommended.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at Claybury Park entrance on Ravensbourne Gardens, near
to junction with Warley Road IG5 0XQ
Thursday 7 April
Forest Farm Community Allotments
Come and lend a hand with various conservation tasks at this
community garden based in Hainault. We will be tending to the
pond and cutting back the meadow
10am-2.30pm
Meet at the portacabin, Forest Farm Community Garden, end of
Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault IG6 2XL
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Best wishes,
Nature Conservation Ranger Team
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure (VRCL)
In partnership with London Borough of Redbridge
Nature Conservation Ranger Team
James Leal Centre, Ray Park
Snakes Lane East
Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7JQ
Tel: 020 8559 2316
Nature.conservation@visionrcl.org.uk
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