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Contact nature reserves in Camden

Back to top   Adelaide Nature Reserve

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer.
c/o The Lodge
Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7974 3588
Website: www.camden.gov.uk/parks
Times: Tue 08.00-16.00.
Location note: Next to Blashford Tower along a railway embankment on Adelaide Road NW3.
Parent body: Camden Council Culture and Environment Directorate Parks and Open Spaces.

The reserve has a summer meadow, pond, areas of scrub and small woodland. Conservation workdays for volunteers take place regularly.

Last checked: January 2009

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Back to top   Adelaide Nature Reserve Association

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer
c/o The Lodge, Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7974 3588

Maintain the nature reserve on the railway embankment between Adelaide Road and the railway. Remove rubbish, maintain pathways. Organise workdays open to the public. Site is open to the public every Tue 08.00-16.00. Workparty held on the last Sun of the month from 11.00.

Last checked: June 2009

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Back to top   Belsize Wood Nature Reserve

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer
c/o The Lodge, Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 1693
Fax: 020-7974 3588
Website: www.camden.gov.uk/wildlife
Times: Wed 08.00-16.00.
Location note: Access through Russell Nurseries and Lawn Road, NW3.
Parent body: Camden Council Culture and Environment Directorate Parks and Open Spaces.

A small woodland area beside Russell nurseries. Conservation workdays for volunteers take place regularly.

Last checked: January 2009

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Back to top   Camden Nature Reserves Forum (london Wildlife Trust Camden Group)

David  Lawrence
Borough Representative
Camden Nature Conservation Section
The Lodge, Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7272 3588
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
Times: Meets every few months as required.
Parent body: London Wildlife Trust Central Office, Skyline House, 200 Union Street, SE1 0LW, Tel: 020-7261 0447

A group formed from people involved in the management of Camden's various volunteer-run nature reserves. Aims include educating local people about wildlife conservation, maintaining and increasing the wildlife habitat, promoting volunteering at the reserves, exchanging information and liaising with other agencies on issues affecting the reserves. Produces quarterly newsletter. Works closely with Camden Council Nature Conservation Section.

Last checked: July 2009

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Back to top   Camley Street Natural Park

12 Camley Street
London
NW1 0PW
Phone: 020-7833 2311
Email:
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
Location map: view location map for NW1 0PW
Times: Open 7 days a week 10.00-17.00 (or dusk if earlier). Visits can be arranged on any day of the week.
Client group: Open to all. Especially good for primary school aged children. Summer holiday activities for 5-14s.
Parent body: London Wildlife Trust. Partly funded by Camden Council.

Nature reserve adjacent to Regent's Canal, with ponds, marsh, woodland and wildflower meadows. Visitor centre, exhibitions and events every weekend. Schools programme in term time. School holiday children's activity programme. Volunteers programme. Regular events. Groups intending to visit should ring first. Drop-in sessions for individuals. Children must be supervised.

Last checked: June 2009

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Back to top   Friends Of Belsize Wood Nature Reserve

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer
c/o The Lodge
Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
N19 3JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7272 3588
Times: Planning meetings are held monthly.
Location note: Meets at various venues.

Works with the London Borough of Camden to manage events in Belsize Wood Nature Reserve.

Last checked: November 2008

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Back to top   Green Triangle Wildlife Garden

Mr  Joanna  Cohen
Secretary
c/o 20 Fairhazel Gardens
London
NW6 3SJ
Email:
Time for visits: By appointment.

Group maintaining a piece of land between Greencroft Gardens, Fairhazel Gardens and Goldhurst Terrace NW6 for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of this area. One-and-a-half-acre site with woodland scrub, pond and seating area. Main ethos is to maintain local biodiversity and provide a haven for wildlife. Access via local residents or by appointment only.

Last checked: September 2009

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Back to top   Greville Place Nature Reserve

Phil  Paulo
LWT Area Manager (Camden)
c/o London Wildlife Trust
Ground Floor, Skyline House
200 Union Street
SE1 0LW
Phone: 020-7833 2311
Email:
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
Location map: view location map for NW6 5JP
Times: Access by arrangement. Volunteer workdays 1st Sun of the month and alternate Weds.
Location note: 1a Greville Place, NW6.
Parent body: London Wildlife Trust.

Nature reserve. Conservation volunteer sessions.

Last checked: August 2009

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Back to top   Jenny Wood Nature Reserve

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer
c/o The Lodge
Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7974 3588
Times: Workdays and open day events on the 2nd Sun of the month 12.00-15.00 and open most Thu 09.00-16.00.
Location note: Corner of Westbere Road and Minster Road, NW2.
Parent body: Westbere Copse Association.

Small nature reserve containing woodland, meadows and a pond dipping platform. School visits are welcome.

Last checked: June 2009

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Back to top   Mortimer Terrace Nature Reserve

Ms  Jeanne  Pendrill
14 Gordon House Road
London
NW5 1LN
Phone: 020-7267 2310
Times: Workdays held first Sun of month 11.00-15.00.
Location note: Nature reserve off Highgate Road, NW5. Entrance on Wesleyan Place.
Client group: All ages. Children under 12 with an adult only.
Parent body: London Wildlife Trust.

Nature reserve with woodland and meadow areas, pond and herb garden. All welcome on workdays. Access at other times by arrangement.

Last checked: October 2009

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Back to top   Natural England London Office

Paul  Lee
6th Floor, Ashdown House
123 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6DE
Phone: 0300 060 1291
Fax: 020-7932 2201
Email:
Website: www.naturalengland.org.uk
Location map: view location map for SW1E 5RS
Parent body: Natural England, Northminster House, Peterborough, PE1 1UA Tel: 0845 600 3078.

The statutory nature conservation organisation for England. Oversees the management of National Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, encourages declaration of Local Nature Reserves and promotes nature conservation initiatives throughout London. Offers financial support to community wildlife initiatives. Advises Government on the declaration of European Community sites.

Last checked: November 2008

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Back to top   Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds

Phone: 01767-680551
Website: www.rspb.org.uk

National charity for the protection of birds and the environment, based in Bedfordshire. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).

Last checked: March 2009

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Back to top   Westbere Copse Association

Dave  Lawrence
Nature Conservation Officer
c/o The Lodge
Waterlow Park
Dartmouth Park Hill
N19 5JF
Phone: 020-7974 8818
Fax: 020-7974 3588
Times: 2nd Sun of month 12.00-15.00 and Thu 09.00-16.00.
Location note: Holds planing meetings quaterly and runs events in the Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve, corner of Westbere and Minster Roads, NW2

Carries out conservation work at Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve (which consists of Jenny Wood Nature Reserve and Westbere Copse Open Space) and organises community events to increase knowledge and enjoyment of local wildlife. Also open for special events and visits.

Last checked: November 2008

Information taken from Cindex local information database