RBKC Ecology

There are still some places available on our Nature Champions sessions for 8-12 year olds, 27-30 August. Take part in nature exploration and play, bushcraft and campfire cooking. Book your place on Eventbrite here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nature-champions-holiday-sessions-at-holland-park-2305299

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer holiday? We still have places on our family workshops for children 5+. Join us on 14 August for Plant Magic and Brilliant Butterflies, whilst on 21 August we have Pond Dipping and Plant Art. Book your place on Eventbrite by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holland-park-ecology-centre-holiday-activities-2190689

Discover our hidden woodland at the Holland Park Wildlife Area Open Evening, this Friday from 4-7pm. Explore this magical spot on the first official day of summer and find out who lives in the wildlife pond. No need to book, just drop-in to this free event.

Come to our Wildlife Area Open Evening on Friday 21 June, 4 to 7pm.
Discover the natural beauty of the secluded Holland Park Wildlife Area, learn about some of the natural wonders within or pop in for a relaxed stroll around the woodland.
Free Entry.

Join our Celebrate Summer Family Activities this Saturday 15 June.
10 to midday - Summer crowns and garlands.
2 to 4pm - Bramble and nettle cordage.
Family activities for children aged 5 - 12 years old.
Cost: £6.50 per child, per session.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
See Eventbrite for booking and further information: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seasonal-family-workshops-3206589

A big thank you to the Year 1 class from Holy Trinity Sloane Square for their epic thank you card! We loved having you for Forest School too.

We still have a few places on our half term holiday workshops on Friday 31 May. Join us for nature discovery with Pond Dipping from 10am to midday and get creative with Wild at Art from 2-4pm.
- for children 5-10 years old
- all children must be accompanied by an adult
- £6.50 per child
- please book in advance
Follow the link for more information and to book: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holland-park-ecology-centre-holiday-activities-2190689

This half term holiday we are running workshops on Friday 31 May. Join us for nature discovery with Pond Dipping from 10am to midday and get creative with Wild at Art from 2-4pm.
- for children 5-10 years old
- all children must be accompanied by an adult
- £6.50 per child
- please book in advance
Follow the link for more information and to book: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holland-park-ecology-centre-holiday-activities-2190689

This weekend (26-29 April) is the City Nature Challenge - an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. The Natural History Museum, London is leading the London endeavour - click the link to learn more and get involved: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/monitor-and-encourage-nature/city-nature-challenge.html

A few last minute places have become available on this evening's Spring Botany Walk, meeting at the Ecology Centre at 6pm. Join botanist Dr Mark Spencer on this fascinating walk to discover and identify the wild plants of Holland Park. Book your place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/845853930877

Happy Earth Day everybody. A day to honour and celebrate our remarkable planet. This year's theme is Planet vs Plastics, demanding 60% reduction of plastic production by 2040. Visit their website to discover more.

Earth Day 2024 | Activities & Resources for April 22 - Earth Day For Earth Day 2024, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.

Join us on Sunday 28 April for our FREE Family Birdsong Walk - a family-friendly chance to experience and identify the early morning singing of Holland Park's birds. This walk will be led by bird expert David Darrell-Lambert (Bird Brain UK Limited). Book your place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/863944349807

The early bird catches the worm, or in this case, hears the dawn chorus! Join us for a FREE walk to experience the glory of the dawn chorus at 5am on Sunday 28 April, led by bird expert Bird Brain UK Limited. Book your place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/863932012907

This Easter holiday explore, protect and enjoy the natural world with Nature Champions sessions for eight to 12 year olds. Sessions run from 10.30am to 3pm on 2-5 April.
These drop-off sessions include a free campfire cooked lunch. Book on Eventbrite for £36 per child per day:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nature-champions-holiday-sessions-at-holland-park-2305299

There are still a few places left on our Spring Family Workshops this Saturday 23 March. Join us for some crafty fun discovering Nests and Eggs at 10am, or Butterflies and Bees at 2pm.
For children aged 5+
All children must be accompanied
Sessions are at Holland Park Ecology Centre
Cost £6 per child
Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seasonal-family-workshops-3206589

We're delighted to announce that Holland Park Ecology Centre has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. This national award recognises that we provide high quality learning experiences and are able to manage risk effectively.

Looking for something fun to do this February half term? We still have places on our children's workshops on Monday and Tuesday.

Birds in the Park on Monday 12 February, 10am to 12 noon
Join us searching the park for our feathered friends and then make your own bird feeder to take home.

Nature’s Scrapbook on Monday 12 February, 2 to 4pm
Create your own scrapbook to display a collection of natural wonders found whilst exploring the park.

Animal Tracks on Tuesday 13 February, 10am to 12 noon
Investigate the tracks and trails animals leave behind in Holland Park’s woods. Make your own animal footprint cast to take home.

Wild Wall Hangings on Tuesday 13 February, 2 to 4pm
Make your own wall hangings and mobiles using an array of natural materials from our wooded enclosure.

- All activities for 5–10-year-olds
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cost £6 per child
- Meet at Holland Park Ecology Centre

To book and for more information go to: https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

We're running children's workshops this February half term holiday.

Birds in the Park on Monday 12 February, 10am to 12 noon
Join us searching the park for our feathered friends and then make your own bird feeder to take home.

Nature’s Scrapbook on Monday 12 February, 2 to 4pm
Create your own scrapbook to display a collection of natural wonders found whilst exploring the park.

Animal Tracks on Tuesday 13 February, 10am to 12 noon
Investigate the tracks and trails animals leave behind in Holland Park’s woods. Make your own animal footprint cast to take home.

Wild Wall Hangings on Tuesday 13 February, 2 to 4pm
Make your own wall hangings and mobiles using an array of natural materials from our wooded enclosure.

- All activities for 5–10-year-olds
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cost £6 per child
- Meet at Holland Park Ecology Centre

To book and for more information go to: https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is coming up soon on 26-28 January. It's a great way to have fun identifying local birds and help build a picture of the state of our birdlife. No garden necessary!
For more information and to sign up go to their website:

Big Garden Birdwatch The 2024 edition of Big Garden Birdwatch will take place from 26 to 28 January. Will you join us?

The Ecology Service wishes everyone a peaceful and happy new year. We look forward to seeing you as we find ways to connect people to nature in 2024.

Keep up-to-date with what we have to offer by using this link to subscribe to the K&C Ecology newsletter: https://pages.comms.rbkc.gov.uk/pages/subscribenewsletters

We still have a few places for our family workshop this Saturday:
Light Catchers and Luminaires
Saturday 16 December
Create your own light catcher or luminaire using natural materials from Holland Park.
Price: £6 per person, booking essential.
Time: 10am to 12pm, Holland Park Ecology Centre.
Age: 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult.
To book or for more information please go to:
https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

We're sorry to announce that due to low bookings we have cancelled our Decorative Weaving workshop on Saturday 2 December at 10am.
The Wreath Making and Light Catchers and Luminaires Workshops are going ahead. Please follow the link for more information and to book these events: https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

We still have places on both our workshops to create your own festive decorations this coming Saturday 2 December.

Decorative Weaving, 10am-12 noon, Holland Park Ecology Centre.
Learn simple handweaving techniques using twigs from the park and yarn to make colourful decorations for your home or garden.
Price: £6 per person, booking essential.
Age: 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wreath Making Workshop, 2 to 4pm, Holland Park Ecology Centre.
Using fresh holly and ivy from Holland Park’s woodland enclosures, and other materials make your own festive wreath or centrepiece.
Price: £20 per person, booking essential.
Age: 12+, children must be accompanied an adult.

For more details and to book please go to our Eventbrite page: https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

Come along to our Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 2 and 16 December.
Using fresh holly and ivy from Holland Park’s woodland enclosures, and other materials make your own festive wreath or centrepiece.
Price: £20 per person, booking essential.
Time: 2pm to 4pm, Holland Park Ecology Centre.
Age: 12+, children must be accompanied an adult.
For more info and to book click here: https://ecologycentre.eventbrite.com

Join our seasonal family workshops this December making delightful decorations using natural materials.
Sat 2 December - Decorative Weaving
Sat 16 December - Light Catchers and Luminaires
Price: £6 per person, booking essential.
Time: 10am to 12pm, Holland Park Ecology Centre.
Age: 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info and to book follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holland-park-ecology-centre-holiday-activities-2190689

Autumnal Walk and Write Workshop for Adults
Friday, 3 November at 10am

Join us for a grounding autumnal walk and write workshop within the peaceful surroundings of the Holland Park Wildlife Area. This workshop will start with a stroll through the woods with regular stops to listen to the sounds of nature and nature poetry. We will use our senses to connect to nature, draw inspiration from it, then gather ideas, colours, emotions, and descriptions to create our own written piece.

More details and booking on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3SmlRmW

Bird Ringing Demonstration
Saturday 30 September, drop-in 7 to 11am in Holland Park Wildlife Area

Learn how bird ringing aids conservation and our knowledge of birds’ migratory patterns. This practice causes no harm to the birds but is an amazing opportunity to see wild birds at close quarters.

Join us on Saturday 30 September for our free Wildlife Area Open Day, 12-4pm. Drop-in to explore the wooded enclosure with a seasonal nature trail and take part in an autumnal craft activity.

On this day 10 years ago we officially opened the new, purpose-built Holland Park Ecology Centre. Since then the service has continued to grow and seen more than 94,000 people attend our education sessions, events, holiday activities and conservation workdays. We look forward to the next 10 years of helping people connect with nature.

Looking for something to do this Friday? Come and join us for Children’s Holiday Workshops. We have Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt sessions using Holland Park’s Wildlife Area.
* £6 per child
* 5 to 10 year olds
More details and booking on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3qgp77U