CouncilThe Ecology Park
Linked to the Play arena by a canal side path, the Ecology Park showcases a magnificent new lake complex; a wind turbine (pdf 7kb) and an earth sheltered building (pdf 9kb) the Ecology pavilion. These new features mean that the ecology park is already home to rare orchids, moths and spiders and its trees, grassland and lakes are proving to be a home for water birds and increasing populations of dragon and damsel flies.
Two remnants of the park’s history as a former neighbourhood of terraced homes still exist in the park - the Palm Tree pub still sits in the centre of the park offering an opportunity for a quiet drink and the elegant homes of residents in Haverfield Road provide a welcome into the park from Grove Road.
The Ecology Centre is used for a wide range of events and activities including art exhibitions, seminars, launches and receptions. However, it is the work with the Lea River Trust that really make this area work. LRT offer a range of environmental educational activity for school Monday to Wednesday and offer a range of holiday activities in the school holiday.
The Lea River Trust use the opportunities provided by the park landscape and links to the Regents canal to study nature. The park buildings and wind turbine also provide opportunities to look at issues of energy conservation and generation.
The Centre will also become a base for a volunteering programme aimed at continuously improving the biodiversity of the park and facilities for users.
An Ecology Forum representing the Friends of Mile End Park, local residents and interest groups meets to consider the parks maintenance and development and its continuous improvement to provide opportunities for education and participation in environmental activities.
More information
The ecology centre is a large space which can accommodate 200 people.
To find out more about its availability for the event and terms and conditions please contact 020 7364 6573
Related links
Centre for Alternative Technology
British Wind Energy Association
