What Is Going on in Haringey in October! This Newsletter Is a Publication from BTCV, the Largest Environmental Volunteering Charity in the Country
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What is going on in Haringey in October! This newsletter is a publication from BTCV, the largest environmental volunteering charity in the country. For more information check out our website or you can contact us at Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve on 020 8348 6005 or email: Catherine Price: [email protected], Michael Bury: [email protected] New volunteers welcome. We provide the leadership, tools, first aid, tea, coffee and biscuits. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a packed lunch on the day projects. Practical Conservation Days Thursday 20 October, 10am-3pm Wetland Management at Markfield Park Removing invasive plants from the ponds and cutting Tuesday 4 October, 10am-3pm back vegetation around the woodland zone. Woodland Management at Queen’s Wood MAP/meet: Outside Markfield Park cafe, N15 Removing saplings which are encroaching on Contact: Michael larger oaks, creating a dead hedge with the cut vegetation to protect a rare woodland plant and Tuesday 25 October, 10am-3pm holly bashing in this magnificent ancient Vegetation Management at Railway Fields woodland. Removal of ash and sycamore along silver birch bank MAP/meet: Junction of Queen’s Wood Road and and vegetation management around entrance of this Wood Vale, N10 Green Lanes gem. Contact: Catherine MAP/meet: At Railway Fields hut, opposite Green Lanes train station, N4 Thursday 6 October, 10am-3pm Contact: Catherine Pond Restoration at Downhills Park Clearing the pond of debris and encroaching Thursday 27 September 10am-3pm vegetation to create a wildlife oasis for Community Gardening in Finsbury Park invertebrates and newts, also cutting back General conservation and vegetation management in overgrown plants around the pond and dipping this tucked away Finsbury Park garden. platform. MAP/meet: Manor House tube station entrance of MAP/meet: Outside Downhills Park’s café, N15 Finsbury Park, N15 Contact: Michael Contact: Catherine Tuesday 11 October, 10am-3pm Contact Catherine for more details. Fungus Foray Sunday 30 October, 10am start Thursday 13 October & Tuesday 18 October, Fungus Foray, parks and green spaces across 10am-3pm Haringey Wonderful Woodlands at Coldfall Wood Join the London Natural History Society for their Coppicing saplings next to Lover’s Lawn to annual Haringey Fungus Foray. The day starts at increase the glade to allow seedlings to generate 10am at Railway Fields and heads off to with extra light, cutting back willow saplings that Tottenham Cemetery, Alexandra Park and Queens are encroaching stream and dead hedging along Wood or Coldfall Wood, before finishing back at pathway. Railway Fields for a tasty fry up! MAP/meet: Creighton Avenue western entrance of Coldfall Wood, N10 MAP/meet: At Railway Fields hut, opposite Green Contact: Catherine Lanes train station, N4 Supported by: Haringey Friends of Parks Forum: http://haringeyfriendsofparks.org.uk BTCV’s Big Green Weekend Volunteer of the Month Saturday 22 October, John Roots is a veteran volunteer, 10am-4pm having worked with BTCV for at BTCV’s Big Green least eight years. Weekend at Regent’s Park Why did you start volunteering with Part of BTCV's Big Green BTCV Haringey ? Weekend - three fun filled Having already volunteered with the days of action events RSPB, I decided to focus on across the UK and Europe, volunteering in my neighbourhood of Haringey. as well as a celebration award ceremony to honour our 2011 Green Heroes. Why do you enjoy conservation? I like helping to protect and improve our local The Regent’s Park event will offer a host of woodlands, which are such a precious asset. I also opportunities for children, families and adults that enjoy the companionship of other volunteers. are free and open to all, including willow weaving, creating your own insect habitats, green poems from What’s your favourite activity? the Purple Poets and our TreeSure Hunt. I enjoy meeting people in volunteering, who previously hadn’t experienced conservation’s Guided conservation walks take place at 11.30am & worthwhile and enjoyable benefits. 2pm (approx. one hour), with practical taster sessions taking place between 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm, with a whole range of woodland Haringey Green Gym management activities for the benefit of wildlife. Weekly: Email [email protected] or phone 020 7278 4294 The BTCV Green Gym® inspires you to improve both to book onto the walks and practical sessions, or for your health and the environment at the same time. more details. Meet new people and get in touch with nature. To find out more please visit: MAP/meet: Hanover Green (10-15 mins walk from http://www2.btcv.org.uk/display/greengym Baker Street Station or Swiss Cottage), Regent’s Park, Hanover Gate, Outer Circle, NW1 4NP Thursdays & most Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm Meet: Entrance between 61 & 63 Creighton Rd, N17. Contact: Ruth Green 07932 119410 or email Hire Railway Fields! [email protected] Railway Fields nature reserve is now available for hire for events, training, conferences and meetings. Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm Meet: Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Fully equipped venue at a unique location and Road, N17 6HE. competitive price. Contact: Martin 020 8808 1829 or email Contact: Catherine [email protected] Come and find us at Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve. Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Entrance on Green Lanes, N4. Railway Fields was opened to the public in 1985 and declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 1990. Today, Railway Fields is run by BTCV, as an educational resource for the borough’s primary schools, and for the general public to enjoy. Railway Fields has been awarded Green Flag status every year since 2004. The Friends of Railway Fields are always looking for new people to join up and help them out with protecting and using this lovely Local Nature Reserve. Get in touch at: [email protected] Supported by: Haringey Friends of Parks Forum: http://haringeyfriendsofparks.org.uk Registered Charity in England (261009) and Scotland (SC039302). BTCV, Sedum House, Mallard Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN4 8DB. .