Ingrebourne Valley wins global BREEAM award
Ingrebourne Valley visitor centre has been awarded 'Excellent' in this hard-to-achieve global BREEAM certification, for it's sustainability
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Ingrebourne Valley
Hornchurch Country Park, in the Ingrebourne Valley, offers wildlife, historic RAF heritage, play areas, trails, and a Nature Discovery Centre.
Sustainability
We have entered the most vital decade for wildlife in the history of nature conservation and there is an urgent need for us all to play our part in nature’s recovery. We are dependent on the natural world for so many aspects of our daily lives – the air that we breathe; the water we drink; the food we eat and our physical and mental health. The natural world is fundamental to our very existence.
Volunteering for Sustainability
Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.
Chronicler of the Roding Valley
An extract from Ken Worpole’s new book, 'Brightening from the East: Essays on landscape and memory'. Discussing the work of Essex's naturalist and writer, D.W. Gillingham on his…
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Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre
Set in Ingrebourne Valley, the centre boasts a wildlife-inspired gift shop alongside a café offering hot and cold drinks.
Ingrebourne Dream Catcher Workshop
Create your own unique dreamcatcher! We'll provide everything you need to craft a beautiful dreamcatcher that’s your very own.
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve
Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland
Bream
The bronze-coloured bream can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.