main content Conservation volunteering

There are lots of different ways you can get involved in protecting and enhancing Bromley's biodiversity and countryside.
As a volunteer you can become involved with a wide range of practical conservation activities, public events and it is a great way to meet people.

How to get involved

We run regular practical workdays (both during the week and on weekends) on both Bromley and privately owned land. Training and tools are provided. You need to bring a packed lunch and work wear, including stout boots and waterproofs. Previous experience is not required, so give it a go!
Activities include:

• Practical conservation work such as pond clearance, coppicing, hedge laying, scrub clearance and tree planting;
• leading walks and at High Elms ice well tours;
• helping with children’s activities and events;
• survey and monitoring of wildlife and habitats;
• assisting in the 'nature centre' in BEECHE;
• helping at annual events such as Woodland Day, National Nest Box Day, National Apple Day.

There is also a network of Friends Groups that provide help and support for both countryside and 'urban' parks throughout the borough; each with their own style and structure of work. These groups not only undertake practical work but also influence aspects of management and community involvement relating to the site.
A number of other local organisations, such as Kent Wildlife Trust, also work to benefit wildlife in Bromley. For contact details please see the Bromley Biodiversity Action Plan (BBAP).

Contact

Telephone:  01689 862815
Fax:  01689 861347
e-mail: countrysideandparks@bromley.gov.uk

Address: Countryside and Parks Service,
High Elms Country Park, Shire Lane, Farnborough, BR6 7JH

Friends Group Information Contact
Landscape Help Desk: 020 8313 4471
e-mail: landscape.helpdesk@bromley.gov.uk