TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 978 activities
Activity key
- Green Gym
- Conservation Action
- Tree Planting
- Health Walk
- Children and Young People
- Training or workshop
- Food Growing
- Public event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Crane Park (Mill Road) - Coppicing the north channel
With Biodiversity Action Team (West London)
At Crane Park (Mill Road Entrance)
Activity description
We will be coppicing along the River Crane, working to remove small trees growing along the river bank and invasive/dominant species from the woodland. Coppicing along the river allows more light into this environment, promoting the growth of soft vegetation (a food source of the translocated water voles!). The root systems of these coppiced trees continue to grow and bind the soil, reducing soil erosion risk along the river. To coppice, is to fell a tree/sapling at its base (or 'stool') which promotes growth of further shoots. The result is multi-stemmed bushier growth. Coppicing is a traditional form of woodland management, with its use dating back to the Stone Age. Coppicing was originally used to ensure source of firewood and timber. Contemporarily, coppicing is primarily used to improve the health and biodiversity of woodland areas. This session will be covered by David Fineberg, while Brittany is away on leave.
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
With Biodiversity Action Team (South London)
At Burgess Park
Activity description
We return to Burgess Park again this year, this time to improve the access through the Upper Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with woodchip, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Leyton Jubilee Park Green Gym
With Leyton Jubilee Park Green Gym
At Leyton Jubilee Park
Activity description
Leyton Jubilee Park is Waltham Forest’s largest park, created atop an old landfill site dating back to the 19th century. Sitting in the Lea catchment, Dagenham Brook runs through the park, offering a riparian connection to the nearby Hackney Marshes. Our work in the park largely surrounds the maintenance of our recently planted woodland, which is still in the early stages of its life, work including tree planting, weeding and mulching. Other work will rejuvenate pathways and provide care for our newly created flower beds. Join us in a park with an exciting range of habitats and species!
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
With Leyton Jubilee Park Green Gym
At Leyton Jubilee Park
Activity description
Come and join The Conservation Volunteers as we work to protect and enhance biodiversity and nature in Leyton Jubilee Park all whilst enjoying proven benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing! Activities include planting and maintaining wildflower meadows, wildlife survey work and citizen science, creating stag beetle loggeries, building bee banks, constructing both living and dead hedges and much more!
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Headstone Manor Park
With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)
At Headstone Manor
Activity description
Join us at this historic site as we carry our big reed cut
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Scything Wildflower Meadow
With South Essex Action Team
At Rayleigh National Grid Substation
Activity description
Help us manage our Wildflower meadow's at Rayleigh Substation. This is a physical conservation activity that includes using traditional techniques like scything and sowing seeds. A good level of fitness is needed for this activity. No previous experience needed. All tools, Training, and Tea provided. Please contact the project officer before the session to register interest.
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Thursday 8th October 2026
O.R. Tambo Rec
With Haringey Conservation Volunteers
At O.R. Tambo Recreation Ground
Activity description
We will be cutting the wildlife meadow. Please copy the link into your browser to sign up to this session: https://mailchi.mp/c9f820e3608e/october-2026-newsletter-4742202
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Coppicing at Turner Rise Pond
With North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
At High Woods CP
Activity description
Details to follow.
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Wymondley NG environmental group
With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team
At Wymondley National Grid
Activity description
This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Kitwell Conservation Project
With Kitwell National Grid
At Kitwell Substation
Activity description
Come and spend a rewarding day outdoors learning practical conservation skills. Together we'll be creating meadows, building habitats, managing woodland areas and getting hands on with some mini construction- all while helping nature thrive at Kitwell Substation. This is a great opportunity to: - Learn new green skills and gain experience in conservation. - Reconnect with nature and enjoy time in fresh air. - Meet like-minded people and be a part of a supportive, friendly group. No prior experience needed- just bring your enthusiasm, sturdy footwear and a love of the outdoors!