Ecology
There are many ways that you can become involved in conservation. The Ecology Centre at Holland Park runs a series of events, activities and educational visits and workshops for schools. We also run a wildlife club for children, holiday activities, and a full programme of events for all ages. Read more about the Ecology Service and what we do:
Environmental visits for schools
The centre is a key resource for local schools and youth groups to study the natural environment. Field study trips and taught workshops are offered throughout the year, based on the varied habitats of the Holland Park wildlife area. Read more about environmental visits for schools.
Holiday activities for children
The Ecology Centre runs a scheme of outdoor and creative activities for five to ten year olds in the summer, Easter and half-term holidays. Read more about holiday activities for children.
Programme of events for all ages
We offer an ongoing programme of informative talks and walks on environment and wildlife topics, open days in the wildlife area, training events and workshops. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our events programme mailing-list.
Ecology Club
The club is open to local children aged from 8 -14 and meets every first Saturday of the month at the Ecology Centre from 2-4 pm.
The format of each themed session is normally a short talk, a walk or hunt around the park followed by an environment/wildlife related activity or game.
Spaces are very limited so please contact us at the Ecology Service if your child would like to join the waiting-list.
Meetings, Events and Exhibitions
- Environment Day at Little Wormwood Scrubs, 4 July 2009
Abstract: Environment Day at Little Wormwood Scrubs
- Summer Wildlife Area Open Day, 5 July 2009
Abstract: Summer Wildlife Area Open Day
- Butterfly walk with Tim Freed, 18 July 2009
Abstract: Learn about the butterflies of Holland Park with local expert Tim Freed.
- Holiday Activities for 5 - 10 year olds , 20 July 2009 to 4 September 2009
Abstract: The Ecology Centre runs a scheme of outdoor and creative activities for five to ten year olds during the summer holiday. Outdoor activities are based in our wooded wildlife area. Each session lasts for two hours and past activities have included shelter building, orienteering and animal themed art and crafts.
£3.50 per session / booking essential
- Holland Park Open Day, 28 July 2009
Abstract: Open day at Holland Park. Farm animals, family fun and environmental activities.
- Ecology Centre Wild night Out, 31 July 2009
Abstract: A chance for children to explore Holland Park at night with games and a search for nocturnal animals.
- Summer Tree Walk with Alan Harrington, 4 August 2009
Abstract: Summer Tree Guided Walk with Alan Harrington.
Meet outside Holland Park Ecology Centre.
- Bat Walk and Talk by Hannah Walker , 12 August 2009
Abstract: Bat Walk and Talk by Hannah Walker (London Bat Group) Learn all about bats in an informative talk before searching for them within Holland Park.
This evening links up with European Bat Weekend 29-30/8/09 ttp://wwwh.bats.org.uk/euro_bat_weekend.php
- Sparrows and park and garden birds by Jacqueline Weir (RSPB), 19 August 2009
Abstract: Evening talk about sparrow and garden birds by the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds.
- Westfield Open Day, 27 August 2009
Abstract: Open day at Westfield Park.
Farm animals, Family fun and environmental activities.
- Pond dipping at Holland Park Ecology Centre, 9 September 2009
Abstract: A chance for adults to have some fun investigating the creatures the creatures of the pond.
- Moth Walk with Tim Freed, 18 September 2009
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Learn about the moths of Holland Park with local expert Tim Freed.
This event links up with National Moth Night
- Nature photography workshop with Bruce Tanner , 10 October 2009
Abstract: Nature photography workshop with Bruce Tanner.
Learn about nature photography out and about in Holland Park.
Bring your own camera!
- Autumn Wildlife Open Day, 18 October 2009
Abstract: Autumn Wildlife Area Open Day
This free drop in event is an opportunity to explore the wildlife area of Holland Park during autumn. Enjoy the woodland walks, take part in some craft activities and games.
The open day is suitable for all ages.
- Fungi Foray with Peter James, 24 October 2009
Abstract: Fungi Foray with Peter James.
Explore the fungi of Holland park with local expert Peter James
- Holiday Activities for 5 - 10 year olds , 26 October 2009 to 30 October 2009
Abstract: The Ecology Centre runs a scheme of outdoor and creative activities for five to ten year olds in the summer, spring and half-term holidays.
- Autumn Tree Walk with Alan Harrington, 31 October 2009
Abstract: Autumn Tree Guided Walk with Alan Harrington.
Meet outside Holland Park Ecology Centre
- Winter Wildlife Open Day, 13 December 2009
Abstract: Winter Wildlife Area Open Day
This free drop in event is an opportunity to explore the wildlife area of Holland Park during winter. Enjoy the woodland walks, take part in some craft activities and games.
The open day is suitable for all ages.
- Winter Tree Walk with Alan Harrington, 19 December 2009
Abstract: Winter Tree Guided Walk with Alan Harrington.
Meet outside Holland Park Ecology Centre
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