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Conservation
The nature
conservation ranger 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 like to arrange a class trip.
Half term events
Wednesday 10 April
Family Woodland Stomp!
Come and
join the nature conservation ranger for a stomp around the woods
in Claybury Park and learn about the wildlife that lives there.
Please note that the paths are not suitable for
buggies/pushchairs.
11am-12noon
FREE
event, no need to book.
Meeting
point: Claybury Park entrance on Ravensbourne Gardens, at the
junction with Wedmore Avenue (near to the play area), IG5 0XF.
Events
Monday 8 April
Meet the Elmhurst Gardens Park Keeper
Fancy a
nice peaceful stroll around your local park, keeping up to date
with the latest news, events and improvements to Elmhurst Gardens
11:30am –
12noon
Meet at:
the park keepers hut adjacent to the toilet block, Elmhurst
Gardens, South Woodford,
E18 1DR.
Saturday 27 April
Bluebell Walk
Come and
join the nature conservation ranger on a guided walk of Claybury
Woods at its most beautiful time of year, when the bluebells and
other spring flowers will be on display.
10.30am-12.30pm
Claybury
Park. Meet at entrance on Tomswood Hill , opposite Wannock
Gardens, IG6 2QP.
Volunteer events
Tuesday 9 April
Outdoor Classroom Workday
We’ll be
carrying out a variety of tasks in the outdoor classroom to
prepare it for the busy spring season.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at:
James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, IG8 7JQ.
Wednesday 10 April
Claybury Clear Up Day
Come and
help keep this beautiful ancient woodland site clean and tidy by
joining the Claybury Park warden for a regular clear up day.
10am-1pm
Meet at:
Claybury Park entrance on Tomswood Hill, opposite Wannock Gardens,
IG6 2QP.
Tuesday 16 April
Meadow Management
Come and
lend a hand clearing doc and thistles from the meadow in the
Roding Valley Park.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at:
James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, IG8 7JQ.
Thursday 18 April
Woodland Copse Management
We’ll be
tending to the young woodland copses planted last year, removing
weeds and spreading mulch.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at:
James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, IG8 7JQ.
Tuesday 23 April
South
Park Conservation Workday
Come and
lend the nature conservation team and the South Park Users Group a
hand in carrying out some practical work including making
improvements to the lake.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at:
park entrance on the junction of South Park Road & South Park
Crescent, IG1 1SS, near the toilet block.
Thursday 25 April
Roding
Valley Park Clear Up Day
Come and
join the Roding Valley Park warden on a community clear up day.
We’ll also be clearing back overhanging vegetation from the main
pathways.
10am-1pm
Meet at:
Vista Drive entrance, next to the bridge,
IG4
5JF.
Tuesday 30 April
Roding
Valley Park Clear Up Day
Come and
join the Roding Valley Park warden on a community clear up day.
We’ll also be clearing back overhanging vegetation from the main
pathways.
10am-1pm
Meet at:
Park entrance at the end of Lechmere Avenue, Woodford, IG8 8QG.
May
Thursday 2 May
Woodland Management
Join us
for a day of practical conservation work at this beautiful
woodland site.
10am-2.30pm
Meet at:
Hurstleigh Gardens Open Space, junction of Fullwell Avenue and
Hurstleigh Gardens, IG5 0RQ.
Tuesday 7 May
Mulching Bonanza!
We’ll be
giving the newly planted young trees the best start in life by
weeding and spreading woodchip mulch.
10am-2:30pm
Meet at:
James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8
7JQ.
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Cleaner Air Champions
Please see below
for details of an exciting new project being run by Sustrans to
reduce local air pollution and improve the areas we live in:
Did you know
that pollution is a big problem in London? Although we can’t see
it the air we breathe caused over 4,000 deaths in the capital last
year. As well as governments taking action, there are lots of
things we can do to reduce pollution and protect our health.
Sustrans are
looking for enthusiastic volunteers and volunteer groups to get
involved and act as
Cleaner Air
Champions in their local community.
Cleaner Air Champions
We
will provide training, support and resources to help volunteers:
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Organise events and
awareness raising activities
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Reduce air
pollution by helping others to cycle or walk more
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Improve air quality
by building green walls, launching anti-idling campaigns or any
other great ideas
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Protect people’s
health by letting people know what actions they can take to avoid
areas of poor air quality e.g. promoting walking or cycling routes
away from busy roads
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Monitor local air
quality
We
also have £10,000 of funding available to champions to help get
ideas off the ground.
Guidance and Support
Sustrans will
provide volunteers with support and training in their role. This
will include:
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Information
about the causes and impacts of air quality
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Support and
resources to measure air quality in your local community
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Guidance,
support and funding to take action to improve air quality in
your local community.
We are particularly looking for volunteers and voluntary groups in
Barkingside and Fullwell Cross, Wanstead and in Ilford around
Winston Way as these are areas that are suffering from bad air
quality.
For more
information or if you would like to get involved please contact
Kate Meakin on
kate.meakin@sustrans.org.uk / 0207 780 7201
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
Julia Coulson
Nature Conservation Ranger
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure
Tel: 020 8559 2316 Mob: 07949 053 688
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