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Useful contacts• Useful organisations - local & national

• Suppliers

• Training providers

Useful organisations

Local

EC1 Young Persons Environmental Outreach Officer www.yourec1.comEC1 New Deal for Communities104-110 Goswell RoadLondonEC1V 7DHTel: 020 7608 3412

BTCV London www2.btcv.org.uk/display/btcv_london80 York Way King’s CrossN1 9AGTel: 020 7278 4294

London Wildlife Trustwww.wildlondon.org.ukCentral Office Skyline House200 Union StreetLondonSE1 0LXTel: 020 7261 0447

London Conservation Services LTDwww.londonconservationservices.co.ukc/o London Wildlife TrustSkyline Hse200 Union StLondon SE1 0LXTel: 020 7803 4275

Freightliners City Farm www.freightlinersfarm.org.ukSheringham RoadLondonN7 8PFTel: 020 7609 0467

Able to offer free practical advice, support and physical sessions to EC1 schools on various aspects of environmental education, project funding, using the outdoor classroom, gardening, and school grounds development. Funding available for EC1 schools to develop their school grounds for wildlife, gardening and education.

Offers practical advice and teams of volunteers to carry out practical conservation/grounds development work (there is a charge for practical work which may be covered by some grants). Also offers informal & formal practical training.

Offers a number of school support options from annual membership to the Trust to weekly out-of-hours wildlife sessions at your school. London Wildlife Trust has a number of nature reserves in London and welcomes school visits, see website for locations and contact details (subscription applies).

The trading company of the London Wildlife Trust. LCS offers a variety of services to meet your nature conservation and land management requirements by carrying out all aspects of small to large-scale school grounds development from consultation and design to project completion.

The farm offers a wide-ranging educational programme in its on-site classroom, as well as school visits. Provides a green waste recycling service, composting workshops and composting bins. Can also give week long work placements for excluded children.

Groundworkwww.groundwork-nl.org.uk12 Baron StreetLondonN1 9LL.Tel: 020 7278 1514

LEEF – London Environmental Education Forum

www.leef.org.ukc/o London Wildlife TrustSkyline House200 Union StLondon SE1 0LXTel: 020 7803 4299

Trees for Citieswww.treesforcities.orgPrince Consort LodgeKennington Park PlaceKennington ParkLondonSE11 4ASTel: 020 7587 1320

London Cares www.bitc.org.uk(Business in the Community) Tel: 020 7566 8653

London Borough of Islington www.islington.gov.uk

Greenspace & LeisureClocktower Office36 North RoadN7 9TUTel: 020 7527 4953

i-recycle centreHousehold Reuse and Recycling Centre1 Cottage RoadLondonN7 8TPTel: 020 7527 5996

Environmental regeneration charity which will carry out all aspects of grounds development from consultation and design to project completion, linking to the curriculum where relevant. Small, medium and large projects undertaken. Can help schools raise funds for projects though you will need funding to cover initial work.

Develops, promotes and facilitates the delivery of environmental education in the Greater London Area. LEEF provides low-cost training opportunities, networking and support groups, events and information for practitioners in the environmental education field.

Environmental tree planting and regeneration charity. Actively involves the school community in all aspects of grounds development from consultation and design to project completion. Small, medium, and large projects undertaken. Will match fundraise schools contribution to work.

Team Challenges involve groups of business employee volunteers helping with a range of practical activities from painting to gardening over the course of one day. Teams often come with a small budget for materials.

Greenspace Rangers able to offer activities in parks for schools and groups by prior arrangement. For activities in King’s Square or Fortune Street Park call: 07825 098 455. For Spa Fields: 07825 098 459.

Interactive displays covering waste and recycling issues and an opportunity to see recycling in action. Centre offers free curriculum-linked workshops for Islington schools and teachers.

Islington Ecology CentreGillespie Park Nature Reserve191 Drayton ParkLondonN5 1PHTel: 020 7354 5162

Road Safety & Special ProjectsClocktower Office36 North RoadN7 9TUTel: 020 7527 2242

Islington Educational Library Service www.iels.orgBlock DBarnsbury ComplexBarnsbury ParkLondonN1 1QGTel: 020 7527 5827

National

BTCV www.btcv.org.ukSedum HouseMallard WayPotteric CarrDoncasterDN4 8DB Tel: 01302 388 888

Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) www.cat.org.ukMachynllethPowysSY20 9AZTel: 01654 705983

Natural England www.naturalengland.org.ukNorthminster HousePeterboroughPE1 1UATel: 01733 455000

Home of Islington Council’s Nature Conservation Team situated in Gillespie Park Nature Reserve. The centre is an educational facility run as a model of green living. Offers curriculum linked education service for schools including CPD days (fee applicable).

Cycle training to the National Standard at Levels 1,2 & 3 (off-road, on-road & advanced respectively) and cycle maintenance sessions. Can take place in school or as an after school club. Support for new projects regarding cycle training & promoting cycling. Also have a free Environmental Toolkit with National Curriculum linked activities. To receive your copy and introductory training call 020 7527 2324.

IELS has an extensive collection of resources (including artefacts, costumes and books) on themes to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum, including the Environmental Treasure Chest.

UK’s leading practical environmental charity. Offers advice and support for practical conservation and community projects. Membership scheme. Local & national training. Sells practical books, tools, plants & trees.

Europe’s leading eco-centre concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life. Online educational resources, sells educational materials. Provides residential and day centre visits.

Government agency for the conservation of wildlife, geology and landscapes in England. Has lesson plans under the Researchers, Students & Teachers section of their website as well as extensive downloadable resources.

Garden Organic www.gardenorganic.org.ukRyton Organic GardensCoventryWarwickshireCV8 3LGTel: 02476 303 517

Learning Through Landscapes www.ltl.org.uk3rd Floor Southside OfficesThe Law CourtsWinchesterSO23 9DLTel: 01962 846 258

Royal Horticultural Societywww.rhs.org.ukEducation DepartmentRHS Garden WisleyWokingSurreyGU23 6QBTel: 0845 260 9000

RSPB www.rspb.org.ukThe LodgeSandyBedfordshireSG19 2DLTel: 01767 680 551

The Wildlife Trusts www.wildlifetrusts.orgThe KilnWatersideMather RoadNewarkNG24 1WTTel: 0870 036 7711

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens

www.farmgarden.org.ukThe GreenhouseHereford StreetBristolBS3 4NATel: 0117 923 1800

Garden Organic is the national charity for organic growing. Provides a host of online resources for going organic in school. Also offers a free schools membership scheme.

National school grounds charity. Provides training, resources and support to help develop well used, valuable, stimulating school grounds. Operates a membership scheme.

UK’s leading gardening charity. Extensive online resources and gardening information as well as dedicated schools section. National CPD training programme. Free schools membership service.

UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. Online curriculum linked resources for teachers. Wildlife Explorers club membership scheme.

Largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species. Provides online information and local schools support. Also publishes good wildlife guides and gardening books.

The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) is a charity that supports, promotes and represents city farms and community gardens throughout the UK. Offers best practice guidance and support as well as educational resources.

Suppliers

Field studies equipment

Alana Ecology www.alanaecology.comThe Old Primary SchoolChurch StreetBishop’s CastleShropshire SY9 5AETel: 01588 630173

Watkins and Doncastor www.watdon.com/watdon_home.htmlP O Box 5CranbrookKentTN18 5EZTel: 0845 833 3133

Willow suppliers

Jacobs Young & Westbury Ltdwww.jyw-uk.comJYW HouseBridge RoadHaywards HeathWest SussexRH16 1UATel: 01444 412 411

Tools and equipment

BTCV Enterprises http://shop.btcv.org.ukSedum House Mallard Way Potteric Carr DoncasterSouth Yorkshire DN4 8DB Tel: 01302 388 888

Suppliers of child-sized wheel barrows.

Joseph Bentley www.JosephBentley.co.ukPO Box 84DeanwayWilmslow RoadWimslowCheshireSK9 3LJ

Frontgate www.boulderbarrows.co.ukPO Box 40WokingSurrey GU22 7YUTel: 0845 260 7595

Stick insects, caterpillars, snails and equipment/cages

Small-Life Supplies www.small-life.co.ukStation BuildingsStation RoadBottesfordNotts.NG13 0EBTel: 01949 842446

Chickens & small animal houses

Omlet www.omlet.co.ukTuthill ParkWardingtonOxfordshireOX17 1SD.Tel: 0845 450 2056

Composting & water butts

Blackwall www.blackwall.co.ukSeacroft EstateCoal RoadLeeds LS14 2AQTel: 0113 201 8000

Garden & wildlife resources

Wiggly Wigglers www.wigglywigglers.co.ukFREEPOST (HR382)HerefordshireHR2 9BRTel: 01981 500391

Trees, plants, bulbs, seeds and sundries

Key Trees

Shrubs

Bulbs

Seeds and seed mixes

Potted plants/Wildflower plugs

Seeds/tubers for edible plants

Top soil

Chipped Bark

Gravel

Organic pest control

Pond Liners

Habitat Boxes

BTCV Enterprises http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/indexAs before

Landlife Wildflowers www.wildflower.org.ukNational Wildflower Centre Court Hey ParkLiverpoolL16 3NATel: 0151 737 1819

Yellow Flag Wildflowers www.wildflowersuk.com8 Plock Court Longford Gloucestershire GL2 9DW Tel: 01452 311 525

Chiltern Seeds www.chilternseeds.co.ukBortree Stile UlverstonCumbriaLA12 7PBTel: 01229 581137

Suppliers of seeds for creating meadows and attracting wildlife as well as some organic and heirloom vegetable varieties.

Camden Garden Centre www.camdengardencentre.co.uk2 Barker Drive St. Pancras WayLondonNW1 0JWTel: 0207 387 7080

Chase Organics www.chaseorganics.co.ukRiverdene Moseley RoadHershamSurreyKT12 4RGTel: 0845 130 1304

Suttons Seedswww.suttons-seeds.co.ukWoodview Road PaigntonDevonTQ4 7NG Tel: 0870 220 2899

Thompson & Morgan (UK) Ltd http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/ukPoplar Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BU Tel: 01473 688821

Unwins Seeds www.unwins-seeds.co.ukAlconbury Hill HuntingdonCambsPE28 4HYTel: 01480 443395Orders: 01480 443395

Natural Surroundings www.naturalsurroundings.org.ukBayfield Estate HoltNorfolkNR25 7JNTel: 01263 711 091

Suppliers of organic seeds, tubers, fruit, growing equipment and various sundry items which make up the organic garden.

Chichester Trees & Shrubs Palace Lane Beaulieu brockenhurstHampshireSO42 7YGTel: 01590 612198

Coblands Nurseries Ltd www.coblands.co.ukTrench Road TonbridgeTN11 9NG Tel: 01732 770999

Turf, topsoil & decorative mulches

Online Turf www.onlineturf.co.ukMickering Lane Aughton, Nr. OrmskirkLancashireL39 6SR Tel: 01695 422144

Thompsons of Crews Hill www.thompsonsofcrewshill.com“Cathdale” Lindale Nursery Cattlegate RoadCrews HillEnfieldMiddlesexEN2 9DPTel: 020 8363 1383

Horticultural suppliers

Monro Group www.monrosouth.co.ukMonro South Unit 1Quarry Wood Industrial EstateBurnt Ash RoadAylesfordKentME20 7XBTel: 01622 717373

High quality range of plants. However only economical for large orders due to delivery charges and distance.

Large range of horticultural supplies from compost and pots to water retaining gel and weed membranes.

Pond liners

Butyl Products www.butylproducts.co.uk11 Radford CrescentBillericayEssexCM12 0DWTel. 01277 653 281

Recycled railway sleepers/timber

Ashwells Recycling www.ashwellrecycling.comWick Place FarmBrentwood RoadBulphamEssex near UpminsterRM14 3TLTel: 01375 892 626

Timber & construction materials

Travis Perkins www.travisperkins.co.ukLondon City Branch10-15 Garrett StreetLondonEC1Y 0TYTel: 020 7251 6999

Woodblocx www.woodblocx.co.ukTel: 0800 389 1420

Specialists in reclamation of timber from demolition work, jetties, landfill etc. Will supply sawn timber or make products to your specifications.

Wooden BlocX fixed with dowels and wedges made from re-cycled plastic (like Lego for adults). Relatively easy to build large structures from raised beds to seating areas, small groups of older well supervised children can help hammer structure together. Will custom design to your spec.

Training providers

Royal Horticultural Society www.rhs.org.uk/learning/educationRHS Garden WisleyWokingSurreyGU23 6QBTel: 0845 260 9000

Islington Ecology Centre www.islington.gov.ukGillespie Park Nature Reserve191 Drayton ParkLondonN5 1PHTel: 020 7354 5162

LEEF - London Environmental Education Forumwww.leef.org.ukC/o London Wildlife TrustSkyline House200 Union StLondon SE1 0LXTel: 020 7803 4299

Environmental Trainers Network www2.btcv.org.uk/display/etnc/o BTCVRadio HouseAston Road NorthBirminghamB6 4DATel: 0121 359 2113Fax: 0121 359 2114E-mail: ETN@btcv.org.uk

Horticulture training suitable for everyone from those looking for a career in horticulture to CPD days for teachers looking to use their school grounds or develop gardening clubs. Discounts available for members.

Hosts a number of training days including CPD. Call the centre for further information.

Develops, promotes and facilitates the delivery of environmental education in the Greater London Area. LEEF provides low-cost training opportunities, networking and support groups, events and information for practitioners in the environmental education field.

A range of training courses for all types of community volunteers and workers. Particularly suitable for those looking to develop a career in environmental education; working with young people in the outdoors (paid or voluntary); or looking to develop new skills in regeneration. Subscribe to their email list for regular updates.

BTCV London Training Unit www2.btcv.org.uk/display/training_btcv_londonBTCV 80 York WayLondonN1 9AGTel: 020 7843 4286

Naturewise www.naturewise.org.ukTel: 08454582871 Mob: 07970172058

NSPCC Training www.nspcc.org.ukNSPCC National Training Centre3 Gilmour CloseBeaumont LeysLeicesterLE4 1EZTel: 0116 234 7225

Range of short courses (1-4 days) on aspects of conservation from meadow creation and raised bed construction to first aid and risk assessment. Discounts for associated groups and those in receipt of benefit or free in return for 15 days voluntary work. Call 020 7278 4294 to receive regular updates.

Grassroots organisation runs Introductory and full Permaculture Design courses. Fees on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.

Child welfare and child protection courses and resources for all those working with children and young people.