The Green Team

What is the Green Team all about?

Cutting down trees, planting, pond dipping and photography are just some of the activities on offer to young people through The ‘Green Team’ programme.  The Green Team is for young environmentalists within the Epping Forest District and is a programme of activities enabling young people to learn about all aspects of countryside care

The programme offers activities for age ranges 5 -16 years and School Year 7 and above respectively – upcoming events include pond dipping, hay making, woodland discovery, insect and butterfly safari, bug hunting, seed gathering, cutting down trees and making a fire to dispose of the wood. Learn more about the countryside, find out about wildlife, create a better environment and make new friends. Come along and find out how you can help.

Green Team days 2010 will take place in the school holidays. For the information of the next Green Team Day see the Latest News - walks, talks, events and volunteering page or call Chris Burr on (01992) 564 363.

The Green Team is run in partnership between EFDC's Countrycare and Community Development. 

     2010 Summer Programme

•  Monday 9 August 2010 "Wildlife Tracks & Signs Park" Epping Forest Burial Park, North Weald. Join Countrycare and Community Development to look at signs of animals in our countryside. Despite much of our wildlife being allusive we will look at different tracks and evidence that wildlife is all around us. Meet: In front of the main reception off, entrance of reception, off Kiln Road Grid Reference: TL 489 034 Cost: £3 Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
• Friday 27 August 2010 "Insect Safari & Pond Dipping" Nazeing Scout Hut, Nazeing. This site offers youngsters the opportunity to pond dip and insect hunt in a safe environment. Countrycare and Community Development will lead a morning of environmental discovery. Weather permitting the morning may offer a walk along some of the districts public footpaths, without crossing a single road. Meet: Off Waltham Road, Middle Street, Nazeing. Grid Reference: TL 400 055 Cost: £3 Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

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