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Partners join together for clean up by the Grand Union Canal in Denham
On Wednesday, 22nd January, The Colne Valley Regional Park (CVRP) team and the Canal and River Trust organised a joint litter-picking and general tidy-up session by the canal on the edge of Denham Country Park heading towards New Denham/Uxbridge. On the day, we were joined by Lizzie from Buckinghamshire Country Parks, Tony Booker from ReAP, a volunteer team from Friends of the Colne Valley, and Nic from Hillingdon Litter Pickers.
Let’s create the best green corridor around any city in Europe
The countryside on the edge of our large cities is crucially important for both people and wildlife. Recent changes to national planning policy threaten the Colne Valley and other areas like it. Yet with this threat could come the opportunity to create the best managed and best connected green corridors around cities in Europe. We need to fight for the countryside on your doorstep.
Spotlight
Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
Thank you to the Colne Valley Volunteers
We’d like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to the Colne Valley Volunteers as well as all the other amazing volunteer groups helping to look after our beautiful regional park!
Grundon lends a helping hand to the Colne Valley Park
Grundon Waste Management are a long term supporter of the Colne Valley Park, learn more about how much we value their practical support.
Join the Colne Valley Team in the battle against Invasive Species
The Colne Valley Team are working hard to reduce Invasive Species which are growing abundantly in the Colne Valley Park, damaging our native eco system. This takes determination as these species are very effective at spreading. Invasive Species week which runs from 16th-22nd May 2022 has inspired the team to redouble their efforts.
Bluebell and Springtime walks with the Colne Valley Park
If you live locally then why not take a springtime bluebell walk and visit one of the wonderful woodlands in the Park that shares this this gorgeous spectacle but be warned – they don’t last for long, typically, bluebells appear from mid-April to late May, depending on the weather.
Explore your Colne Valley Park – Spring 2022 edition is ready!
Welcome to our Spring newsletter with details of the challenges of protecting the Park and the local rivers and lots more, project updates, events, local walks and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Spring! Collect a copy from our Riverside café at the Visitor Centre in Denham Country Park or take a break and read the latest edition online here.
Ruislip Woods Walks go Digital
May we suggest some walks in Ruislip Woods that you can download and follow on your mobile phone?
There are six different routes for you to enjoy.