Ecology Centre

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Organisation Details
DescriptionThe Centre is well resourced with a range of scientific equipment, reference materials, live and static specimes and other learning and teaching facilities. Outdoor investigations take place in the Holland Park Wildlife Enclosure.
AddressHolland Park Ecology Centre The Stable Yard Holland Park Ilchester Place
LONDON
W8 6LU
Telephone020 7938 8186
Fax020 7371 4682
Emailecology.centre@rbkc.gov.uk
Websitewww.rbkc.gov.uk/ecology
ContactSaskie Laing or Matthew Rose
HoursMonday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
ServicesSee Notes
Special EventsHoliday activities for five to ten year olds.
Evening and weekend talks on Natural History and Ecology
TransportTube: Holland Park (Central)or High Street Kensington (Circle & District)
Buses: 9, 10, 19, 27, 28, 49, 328
ProductsSchool education booklet dealing with environmental education £6; a teachers guide to school wildlife gardens and various other publications available.
NotesThe Ecology Service work includes:
- promoting awareness and understanding of biodiversity and the local environment through formal and informal education;
- protecting sites which are important for nature conservation;
- developing local policies for nature conservation;
- advising on the management of open spaces to enhance biodiversity within the borough.

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 on the Holland Park wildlife area.

The Ecology Centre runs a scheme of outdoor and creative activities for five to ten years olds in the summer, Easter and half-term holidays.

The Ecology Club is a junior ecology club for local children aged eight to fourteen who participate in monthly meetings and activities. The club meets on the fist Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm.

It also runs an ongoing programme on informative talks and walks on environment and wildlife topics, open days in the wildlife area, training events and workshops.

The Centre is available to hire for birthday parties or other events.
Last Updated11 June 2012

 


 

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