Telephone: 01895 833 375
Fax: 01895 833552
Email: colnevalley@groundwork.org.uk
Web: www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre
Denham Court Drive
Denham
UB9 5PG
There is a changing programme of events throughout the year, check out the current programme of activities, walks, talks and boat rides to discover the heritage and wildlife of the Colne Valley Park.
The Colne Valley Program of Events, Activities and Volunteer tasks is published every February, June and October and is available from the Visitor centre or click here to sign up for a regular program newsletter.
For more information on walks click on the walks tab on the home page or "things to do" page.
Gilbert White and the Selbourne Society
Hillingdon Natural History Society
Wednesday 1st February 8pm
Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES
A talk by Tom Berry on eighteenth century naturalist Gilbert White and the Selbourne Society founded to continue his work. Meet at the Scout HQ in Gatting Way. Refreshments contribution 50p.
Contact Alan Rix at programme@hillingdon-
Butterflies of Bird Reserves
Ruislip and District Natural History Society
Monday 27th February 8.15pm
Ruislip Guide Hut, Manor Farm Complex, Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SU
An indoor talk on the importance of bird reserves for butterflies by Nick Bowles.
Contact mail@ruislip-
Activities
There are lots of interesting guided walks this winter and visits to lakes and nature reserves, all on the guided walks page.
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Survey the Colne Valley for...Wildfowl
Saturday 21st January 11am-
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Mill End Baptist Church and Stocker’s Lake
Nature Reserve, Rickmansworth
Learn how to survey for wildfowl and become a volunteer wildfowl surveyor in the Colne Valley. Booking essential. Contact Jennifer Gilbert for further details and to book at wildlifetrust@hillingdon.gov.uk or on 07909 914962.
Create a Mini Wild Food Garden
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre
Sunday 22nd January 1pm-
Denham Country Park, Denham Court Drive, Denham, UB9 5PG
Fun gardening session for all ages, children and adults welcome. Make a mini garden to take home with wild edible plants ready for spring and summer. Recipe book included so you can get cooking and eating what you grow. £2.50 per garden made. Call 01895 833375 for details.
Make a Dream Catcher
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre
Sunday 29th January 1pm-
Denham Country Park, Denham Court Drive, Denham, UB9 5PG
Fun craft session for all ages, children and adults welcome. Make a colourful dream catcher to chase away the dull January days. £1 per dream catcher.
Call 01895 833375 for details.
Avoiding the Winter Famine
Iver Environment Centre
Sunday 5th February 10.30am-
Slough Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0EB
Foraging and cookery session to survive the hard times of winter the wild way. £2 per person. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential -
Hardings Row Willow Bash
Hardings Row Nature Reserve
Sunday 12th February 12.30pm-
Hardings Row, Iver Heath
Help clear the willow around the ponds that play an essential role for frogs and newts breeding in the spring. Wear wellies and old clothes.
Call Vicky on 01895 833375.
Birds Home and Away!
A Rocha UK
Tuesday 14th February 10am-
Minet Country Park, Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LL
Come and enjoy exciting activities at Minet Country Park to learn about our migrating birds. We will help the birds who stay for the winter with some food to see them through the cold spell. £2 per child.
To book contact David Melville on 0208 574 5935 or david.melville@arocha.org
All About Barn Owls!
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Thursday 16th February 10.30am-
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham Court Drive, UB9 5PG
Fun craft and detective session for big kids and little kids alike! Learn all about our beautiful barn owls, how they catch their prey and discover what they like to eat by dissecting an owl pellet!
Booking essential -
Make Spring Flowers
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre
Sunday 19th February 1pm-
Denham Country Park, Denham Court Drive, Denham, UB9 5PG
Let’s encourage the spring flowers to grow by making some of our own. Craft session for all the family. £1 per child.
Call 01895 833375 for details.
