TCV bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands and woodlands. They connect people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community.
What we did
HKA colleagues spent a day volunteering at Lavender Pond Local Reserve in London, working under the direction of the TCV team, clearing the reservoir, working on pond and bank maintenance and planting saplings.
Lavender Pond Nature Park was created with the aim of providing a haven for wildlife, an amenity for residents and an educational resource. The park covers 2.5 acres and features a variety of habitats, each with characteristics of communities of plants and animals. A system of wooden boardwalks enables people to see the plants and animals at close quarters without trampling the vegetation.
The Park is continually being developed to increase its value for education, improve facilities for visitors and create new demonstration features. A network of paths has been built to provide access for people with disabilities.