[Drop In] Create a Wildlife Reserve for Primary School Children

Improve a wasteland space to develop a wildlife reserve where children can see biodiversity grow and learn about it

Ealing

Location
Our Lady of the Visitation Primary School
Greenford Road
Greenford
UB6 9AN
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Monday, 26th of May 2025
Who this task will support
Sustainability Managers for Schools
Sustainability Managers for Schools is a community interest company (CIC) who work with schools to identify and implement projects which will increase biodiversity, sustainability and contribute to broader plans to achieve net zero. They support schools through Sustainability Managers who put projects into practice and then monitor their impact through carbon footprinting and survey data. In 2024/25, SMS is working with three schools in the London Borough of Ealing. - Derwentwater Primary School in Acton; - Our Lady of the Visitation Primary School in Greenford; - Villiers High School in Southall

A few months ago, Our Lady of the Visitation school in Greenford had some totally inaccessible outdoor space. The children wanted to create a mini nature reserve and have asked for GoodGym's help to realise the dream!

โ“ What's The Task?

A lot of progress has already been made by parents and volunteers. We may be asked to:

  • Make paths
  • Strim grass and weeds
  • Dig up brambles
  • Create habitats for animals and insects
  • Water and mulch trees and plants

๐Ÿ•‘ When and Where?๐Ÿ“

10:00:

  • ๐Ÿ“ Meet at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School, Greenford Road, Greenford UB6 9AN

If you plan to arrive after the start time, make sure you are in the GoodGym Ealing WhatsApp group or have the contact details of someone else attending the task.

๐ŸŽ’ What To Bring?

  • ๐Ÿงค Gardening gloves, if you have them
  • ๐Ÿฅค Water to stay hydrated
  • ๐Ÿงด Sun cream, if we're lucky!

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner
Sevan
6km
09:00
Run
W5
Meet outside South Ealing Station for a gentle run to Hanwell Clocktower, where other runners may join us. We'll then continue on to Our Lady of the Visitation school.
  • StephDucat
  • Sevan

Who's going

  • StephDucat
  • Kash
  • Sevan

Discussion

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Location
Our Lady of the Visitation Primary School
Greenford Road
Greenford
UB6 9AN
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Monday, 26th of May 2025
Who this task will support
Sustainability Managers for Schools
Sustainability Managers for Schools is a community interest company (CIC) who work with schools to identify and implement projects which will increase biodiversity, sustainability and contribute to broader plans to achieve net zero. They support schools through Sustainability Managers who put projects into practice and then monitor their impact through carbon footprinting and survey data. In 2024/25, SMS is working with three schools in the London Borough of Ealing. - Derwentwater Primary School in Acton; - Our Lady of the Visitation Primary School in Greenford; - Villiers High School in Southall
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Our Lady of the Visitation Primary School
Greenford Road
Greenford
UB6 9AN

Sevan
Led by Sevan

GoodGym Ealing Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographers

    Take photos for the session report

    • StephDucat
    • Kash

What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.
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