Hainault Forest Website

What's On in Redbridge

See also the Healthy Walks programme

 

 

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Pay and Display Car Parking charges now apply every day during opening hours.

Charges are £1 for up to 1 hour and £3 for the remainder of the day.

 

For Park closing times please check the time boards adjacent to the four pay and display ticket machines.

Disabled Blue Badge holders displaying their badge at the windscreen of their vehicle are exempt from charges.

Coaches over 16 seats are free.

 

Annual Season tickets will be available to purchase from 1st September 2007.

Price tariff for Redbridge residents is £90

and £140 for non-residents.

Proof of residence is required to qualify for the redbridge discount.

Application forms will be available on Redbridge i or if you would like to be sent a copy by post

telephone the Country Park office on 0208 500 7353.

 

 

Hainault Forest Country Park   2012 Programme

 

Redbridge Nature Conservation Team Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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.

Events

Tuesday 10 January

Willow clearance

Come and help to clear willow and scrub from the newt ponds

10am-2pm

Meet at The Clubhouse (golf course side) Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HQ

 

Saturday 14 January

Claybury Orchard Restoration Workshop

 

Come and help us restore the old orchard at Claybury Park.  The day will be led by experts from the London Orchard Project who will teach you the best techniques to manage veteran fruit trees and show you the fascinating features that these unique habitats contain. BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED. 

 

To book, please contact the nature conservation team (020 8559 2316 or nature. conservation@visionrcl.org.uk)

 

Tuesday 17 January

Scrub Management

Come and help to clear encroaching scrub from the parkland.

10am-2pm

Meet at the Claybury Park entrance at the junction of Vicarage Road and Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, IG8 8NP

 

Tuesday 24 January

Path Management

Come and lend a hand cutting back trees and scrub overhanging the cycle path.

10am-2pm

Meet at Roding Valley Park, ramp entrance near junction of Whitney Avenue and Roding Lane South

 

Thursday 26 January (NEW EVENT ADDED)

Copse Tree Planting

We will be creating new woodland copses in Ray Park to forge better links with the adjoining Roding Valley Park.

10am-3pm

Meet at: James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7JQ

 

Tuesday 31 January

Outdoor Classroom Creation

Come and help us create an outdoor classroom within the walled garden at Ray Park. Tasks will include helping to create a pond, stag beetle loggery and a minibeast mansion.

10am-2pm

Meet at the James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7JQ

 

Best wishes,

 

Julia

 

Julia Coulson
Nature Conservation Ranger
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure

Tel: 020 8559 2316  Mob: 07949 053 688

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HAINAULT FOREST COUNTRY PARK 2012

● We are proud to have been awarded Green Flag status 2010/11 for providing excellent facilities and services for  visitors. 

● Our Green Flag is proudly flying from the new Café with an indoor seating area where you can purchase a selection of meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Seasonal opening times: 9.00am to 5.00pm(Summer) April to September  9.00 am to 4.00pm (Winter) October to March.

● Our three play areas are proving to be popular, two for younger children located on Foxburrows Farm, Play Towers and Adventure Play Trail. Tree Trail located at the rear of lake is suitable for teenagers.  

● We have introduced a charge for all Farm tours and guided walks, come prepared to walk approx. 3 miles at a leisurely pace.  Refunds will only be granted if the Event is cancelled for unforeseen circumstances.

● Foxburrows Farm will be closed for 1 hour during guided Farm Tours. Please arrive on time as latecomers who miss Health and Safety induction will not be permitted access.  A responsible adult must accompany children at all times.

● Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for all walks and activities.

● Booking is essential for Redbridge events and activities please telephone Country Park Office on 0208 500 7353 to reserve your place. 

● Please note wheelchair and pushchair access may not be possible in certain areas during wetter months.

● COMMUNITY WILDLIFE GARDENING VOLUNTEER days will run throughout the year, come and assist with a selection of tasks. All tools and materials will be provided all you have to bring is energy, enthusiasm and a packed lunch. Please telephone Country Park office for dates.

 

 

Enquiries to

 

linda.herbert@redbridge.gov.uk

 

020 8500 7353

                                                                            

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