Crane Park- Winter Coppicing
An activity with Richmond Weekday Projects
Activity date: Thursday 7th November 2024
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:30
Activity description
We will be coppicing along the river bank, removing small willow trees and sycamore saplings from the woodland to allow more light into the water.
Meeting place
We meet on project location (what3 words location: ///broker.snaps.honey) at 10:20am OR pick-up from ETNA community Centre in East Twickenham at 9:45am. (see map below). Please text Judith the day before on 07483 050759 if you would like a lift.
what3words meeting point: ///broker.snaps.honey
Activity location
Crane Park Tower, River Crane Shot Tower 81 Ellerman Ave Twickenham TW2 6AB, TW2 6AB
Site description
Surrounded by the river in Crane Park, at Whitton near Twickenham, the reserve is a mosaic of woodland, scrub, ditches, ponds and reedbed that has grown up since it stopped being used as an industrial area in the mid-20th century. Crane Park Island now provides a home for many important and rare species and is an important place to learn about the River Crane as it flows downstream towards Isleworth.
At the entrance to the reserve is the Shot Tower, a Grade II listed building formerly used for lead manufacture. It was restored by the Trust in 2004 as a visitor centre, with an exhibition, education rooms and a firth floor viewing area. It is currently opens to the public every Sunday.
Crane Park Island is a multiple Green Flag award winner.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Judith Ressler
Telephone: 07483050759
Email: J.ressler@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/richmond
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
We are a very informal group and always happy to welcome new volunteers. There is no need to let us know you're coming in advance so you are welcome to just turn up. Please do not attend our sessions if you are unwell or have tested positive for covid-19 in the past 5 days. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes that will keep you warm the whole day, a hat and sunblock if the weather is sunny, suitable outdoor footwear (it can be muddy in places). We are now providing hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon).
Site Facilities
- Cafe
- Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - The Shot Tower loos now open
