The 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 Pavilion is used for a wide range of events and
activities including art exhibitions, seminars, launches and
wedding receptions. However, it is the work with the Mile End
Park Rangers (MEPR) that really makes this area work. MEPR offer a
range of environmental educational activities for schools Monday to
Friday and during the school holiday. Find out more about hiring the Ecology Pavilion as
a venue for private events, including weddings.
The Mile End Park Rangers 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.
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