Environmental activities / events
City of London events in Epping Forest
Guided walks, cycle rides, crafts, heritage, art and more.
Contact 0208 508 0028 or visit the website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers
Three Sundays and one Tuesday per month
9.30am-3.30pm
A variety of activities including heathland restoration, hedge-laying, bog and pond maintenance. Free
Meet The Warren, off Epping New Road between Rangers Road and Robin Hood Roundabout
Public transport Tube/train: Loughton or Chingford. Bus: 20, 397
Contact 020 8529 9273 or email efcv2@yahoo.com or visit website www.efcv.co.uk
Forest Recycling Project - Give or Take Days
Twice a month
11.30am-2.30 pm
Exchange your unwanted items, for something you do want and reduce waste! Free
Contact 0208 8539 3856 or visit the website www.forestrecyclingproject.org.uk
Lea Bridge Conservation Volunteers
First Sunday of every month
Meet from 9:30am, minibus leaves 10am. Finish approx 4pm. Call if you want to meet on site.
Practical and fun conservation activities. Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Tools, training, tea and biscuits provided. Bring your own lunch. Wear suitable clothing and stout footwear. Free
Meet 1 Connaught Close, off Lea Bridge Road E10 7QS (opposite Lee Valley Riding Centre)
Public transport Train: Clapton. Bus: 48, 55, 56
Contact 07757 766950 or email info@lbcv.org.uk or visit website www.lbcv.org.uk
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Enjoy London's biggest open space, part of which falls in Waltham Forest. Walking, wildlife, sport, kids' activities and more…
Contact 08456 770 600 or email nfo@leevalleypark.org.uk or visit website www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Organiclea - volunteering and open days
Volunteering: Tuesdays and Fridays
Open Day: last Sunday of every month
Tuesdays and Fridays: hours vary
Sundays: 12pm-4pm
Volunteering involves seasonal growing tasks. Open days include practical tasks, learning and seasonal food celebrations. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Free
Meet Hawkwood Community Plant Nursery 115 Hawkwood Crescent, Chingford E4 7UH
Public transport Train: Chingford or Walthamstow. Bus: 379, 313, 379, 215
Contact 020 8524 4994 info@organiclea.org.uk or visit website www.organiclea.org.uk
Walthamstow Family Bike Club Monthly Ride
Date of event/activity
Second Sunday of the month (March-October)
1pm - 5pm
Explore nooks and crannies in and around Waltham Forest. Bring water and a snack. No minimum age; children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Free
Meet Orford Road/Church Lane junction, E17. Next to the old postbox opposite the Ancient House
Contact 020 8520 0648 or email paul.gasson@gmail.com
Waltham Forest Council Green Spaces
A variety of regular and special activities in parks around the borough.
Contact 020 8496 3000 ask for Liza Sumpter in Green Spaces or email liza.sumpter@walthamforest.gov.uk or see parks
Waltham Forest Friends of Parks Groups
Help improve your local park - join your local Friends group. Groups work with the Council’s Green Spaces team to create better open spaces and run events.
Contact 020 8496 3000 ask for Liza Sumpter in Green Spaces or email liza.sumpter@walthamforest.gov.uk or visit the website www.friendsofparkswf.org
Friends of Ainslie and Larks Woods
Second Sunday of every month
11am
Enjoy a variety of practical conservation activities. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Free
Meet Larkswood Recreation Ground (Normanshire Drive entrance), Chingford E4
Public transport Bus: 357, 444, W16 “Grove Road” stop (N & P) in New Road, then footpath beside “Harvester”
Contact 020 8524 5794
Friends of St Mary’s Nature Reserve
Every Sunday
12.30pm-4.30pm
Help develop the disused churchyard of St Mary’s Church into a nature reserve. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Free
Meet St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Leyton E10
Public transport Bus: 58, 69, 97, 158
Contact 07834 195417 or email steve.williams1000@ntlworld.com or visit website www.friendsofparkswf.org/st_marys
Waltham Forest Green Drinks
1st of every month
8pm onwards
Social drinks for anyone interested in environmental and community issues in Waltham Forest. Occasional talks.
Meet The Rose and Crown, Hoe St E17
Public transport Train/tube: Walthamstow Central
Contact www.greendrinks.org
Contact us
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
