Parks and Gardens
For further information about Leisure and Parks see the Parks and Gardens page in Local Life.
Sports and Leisure
See the Local Life section of the website for information on the following:
Meetings, Events and Exhibitions
- 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
- 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