Welcome to the eighteen issue of the annual Green Celebrations environmental events programme. Green Celebrations is an annual events programme of green activities organised by the Council and other organisations in Waltham Forest.
The information in this programme was compiled by Camela Crute Jones, at Active Environments CIC. Active Environments CIC are a local environmental group delivering a wide range of environmental education and awareness programmes. For further information contact Carmela Crute Jones on 056 0244 0619 or carmela@active-environments.org.uk.
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Summer
Sunday 5 July 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Clearing the ditch and Bomb Crater Pond on Walthamstow Marsh, to encourage the Flowering rush.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 19 July 2009
1pm-7pm
Green Fair
Waltham Forest Councils’ annual environmental event, providing information on Council services, environmental issues, childrens’ activities and entertainment including arts and crafts, produce and flower shows as well as exhibitions on renewable energy.
Entrance via Winns Terrance, E17
Contact Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000 or email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Free
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Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 July 2009
10am-4pm
Creating images from nature with digital photography
A two day course to learn all about digital photography, from what camera to buy, to taking photos in the reserve, to how to process your images.
Meet: Waterworks Nature Reserve and Golf Course, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7NU
Transport: buses 55, 56 and 48. Clapton train station 1 mile away
For further information contact Lee Valley Information Service on 0845 677 0600
Booking essential. £60 for both days. £35 for one day per person.
Not suitable for children.
Disabled access.
Wednesday 29 July 2009
10am-12pm
Walthamstow Marshes Explorers Walk
Armed with sweep nets and beating sticks, discover the hidden treasures of the Marshes.
Meet: Lee Valley Ice Centre Car Park, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QL.
Transport: buses 55, 56 and 48. Clapton train station 1 mile away
For further information contact Lee Valley Information Service on 0845 677 0600
Suitable for children and disabled.
Free
Thursday 30 July 2009
7.30pm
Romeo and Juliet Outdoor Theatre
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents an outdoor production of Shakespears’ romantic tale of star crossed lovers. Bring a picnic and enjoy this magical performance.
Meet: Waterworks Nature Reserve and Golf Course, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7NU
Transport: buses 55, 56 and 48. Clapton train station 1 mile away
Adults £12, children and concessions £8. Family tickets available.
For further information contact Lee Valley Information Service on 0845 677 0600
Suitable for children and disabled.
Sunday 2 August 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Meadow management to support the development of Bee Orchids on Tottenham Marsh, working with the Friends of Tottenham Marsh. There will be an optional cycle ride to the site.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 2 August 2009
1.30pm-5pm
Lammas Picnic and Walk
New Lammas Lands Defence Committee invite you to bring food to share and join a gentle ramble around the former Lammas Lands.
Meeting point: Marsh Lane Fields, E10
Public Transport: buses 58,158, 48, 55, 56
Contact Katy on 07904 159398 or nlldcmail@googlemail.com
Children and families welcome.
Free
Autumn
Sunday 6 September 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Scrub clearance on Rammey Marsh to help the Bee and Pyramidal Orchids. There will be an optional cycle ride to the site.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Saturday 19 September 2009
10am-12pm
Make fire the natural way
You will be shown a quick and easy way to light a roaring fire without matches or a lighter. We will show you how to light your fire using natural tinder a pocket size fire lighting “tool”. We will show you what the tool is and how to use it - you will never need matches again! We will be cooking toast and marshmallows on our fires.
Meet: Suntrap Forest Education Centre, Church Road, High Beach, Loughton IG10 4AJ
Transport:Limited parking at Suntrap (£2)
£15 per family (maximum of three children) booking essential via email suntrap.centre@walthamforest.gov.uk or phone Kerry Rolison on 020 8508 0611 or www.suntrap.waltham-forest.igfl.net
Suitable for children over 7
Sunday 20 September 2009
1pm -7pm
Car Free Day
Leytonstone Town Centre will be closed to traffic for a day of entertainment, stalls, live music, dancing, public art and childrens’ play areas.
Outside Leytonstone tube station, E11
Contact on 020 8496 3000 or email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Free
Sunday 4 October 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Tree and plug planting on the Lea Bridge Road Nature Reserves.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Saturday 10 October 2009
12pm-4pm
Suntrap Open Day
Come and see the animals, lots of activities, exhibitions, forest walks and refreshments.
Meet: Suntrap Forest Education Centre, Church Road, High Beach, Loughton IG10 4AJ
Transport: Free shuttle bus from Chingford Station. Limited parking at Suntrap (£2)
For further information contact Kerry Rolison on 020 8508 0611 or www.suntrap.waltham-forest.igfl.net
Suitable for children
Free
Sunday 1 November 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Removing reeds from Middlesex Filter Beds.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 1 November 2009
10am-12:30pm
Autumn Tints in Larks Wood
An informal look at the natural history of the wood based on the FOAL Nature Trail booklet.
Meeting place: Normanshire Drive entrance to Larkswood Playing Field E4
Transport: buses 357, 444, and W16 at “Grove Road” stop (N & P) in New Road then footpath beside “Harvester”
Contact: Pam Sable, Friends of Ainslie and Larks Woods on 020 8524 5794
Free – no booking just turn up
Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Unsuitable for people with disabilities.
Sunday 1 November 2009
2.15pm-4pm
Autumn Walk
New Lammas Lands Defence Committee invite you to join our annual Samhain Walk around the Marshes. Stout footwear essential.
Meeting point: to be confirmed.
Contact: Katy on 07904 159398 or nlldcmail@googlemail.com
Children and families welcome
Free
Winter
Sunday 6 December 2009
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Coppicing at Horseshoe Thicket to complete the cycle begun over a decade ago.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 3 January 2010
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Bed management at Middlesex Filter Beds, beds 1 and 2.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 31 January 2010
2.15pm – 4pm
Wetlands Walk
New Lammas Lands Defence Committee invite you to join our annual walk for UN World Wetlands Day. Waterproof footwear essential.
Meeting point: to be confirmed.
Contact: Katy on 07904 159398 or nlldcmail@googlemail.com
Children and families welcome
Free
Sunday 7 February 2010
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Coppicing in one of the rectangular beds at Essex Filter Beds.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Sunday 7 March 2010
9.30am
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
Thinning the woodland and planting bulbs in Gunpowder Park. There will be an optional cycle ride to the site.
Meet: LBCV, 1 Connaught Close, E10 7QD
For further information contact 07757 766950 or www.lbcv.co.uk
Free
Contact us
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
