Enfield Council Nature Recovery

Enfield Council is investigating opportunities to improve biodiversity by creating new and expanded habitats for wildlife, and broaden access to our blue and green spaces.

The work at Enfield Chase is London’s largest woodland and nature restoration initiative. The aim is to convert up to 1,000 hectares of farmland into a publicly accessible nature space which links to our existing parks and open spaces. It will result in the creation of hundreds of hectares of new woodland, with ponds and wetlands that will be easily accessed through a network of footpaths and cycleways.

This will be one of the largest nature restoration projects close to a large city anywhere in the UK. It will deliver sustainable benefits locally, regionally and nationally.

Achievements so far

80 hectares of new accessible woodland – 142,000 trees planted, plus areas set aside for natural regeneration
Making space for water – 50 ponds and wetland scrapes provide valuable habitat and stormwater reduction
Access and usability – 3.5km of London Loop footpath upgraded
Community engagement – over 2,000 volunteers, plus hundreds of school children have taken part in planting events

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Botany Bay Farm, Enfield, Enfield ChaseWhat to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 &nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best,James

<h2>🌿 Volunteer Day at Enfield Chase – Landscape Recovery Project</h2>Enfield Council and the Friends of Enfield Chase invite you to join us as we continue the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase.Come along and help London breathe for the future. Take an active role in restoring our landscape, meet like‑minded people, enjoy the outdoors, spot some of our rarer wildlife, and speak with knowledgeable staff about the project and how to get involved.🌲 What Are We Doing?We will be working together to:<ul><li>Remove tree guards and wooden stakes along Salmons Brook</li><li>Repair and reposition guards where needed</li><li>Collect guards for recycling or reuse</li></ul>Your support helps protect young trees and maintain a healthy, resilient landscape.🎒 What Do I Need to Bring?<ul><li>Water and your own lunch</li><li>Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing</li><li>Sturdy boots or wellingtons</li></ul>Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided for all volunteers.An induction briefing and a health &amp; safety talk will take place at the start of the event. A member of Enfield Council staff will be on site to guide you.Where is the event?Location: Botany Bay Farm &amp; Shop, 230 The Ridgeway, Botany Bay, Enfield, EN2 8AP. We will meet in the car park and walk over to the site. what three words location is select.vase.march.By Car: Head north on the A1005 from chase farm hospital, Please drive through the metal double gates and follow the signs for botany bay farm.By Bus: The 313 &amp; W8 stop at ‘Botany Bay / The Robin Hood’, just West from Chase Farm Hospital. Your stop is next after Roundhedge Way, If you reach Holly Cottage, you have gone too far.By Train: Enfield Chase station is 2.3 miles away and Gordon Hill station is 1.7 miles away, served by Great Northern Rail.By Bicycle: Well done! The best environmentally friendly approach.If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking.If you have any questions about the event you can contact James Waterton at James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk.

There is a large parking area, we would encourage the use of public transport, cycle/walking routes for this venue. We would encourage a visit to the shop if you have not been before.

Botany Bay Farm & Shop

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winksWhat to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

🌿 Enfield Council &amp; Friends of Enfield Chase Invite You to Join the Landscape Recovery Project 🌿 Come and be part of the ongoing restoration of Enfield Chase! Help London breathe easier by actively contributing to the revival of our landscape. Meet like-minded people, explore the beautiful outdoors, spot rare wildlife, and chat with knowledgeable staff about the project and how you can get involved. <h3>🌱 What’s Happening?</h3>Join us for a hands-on Wetland Clearing Day as we work together to restore and protect this vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive vegetation, clear debris, and open up channels to improve biodiversity and water flow. This is a great opportunity to learn about wetland ecology, meet like-minded people, and make a tangible difference to the local environment. <h3>🧺 What Should I Bring?</h3><ul><li>Lunch &amp; Water: Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided. </li><li>Clothing: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots or ideally wellingtons.</li><li>Facilities: Please note there are no toilets on site.</li></ul>A health and safety briefing will be given at the start of each session. Parking is available at the farm, and staff will be on hand to guide you. <h3>📍 Event Details</h3>Location: Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8AAMeeting Point: By the farm – What3Words: bills.picked.winksGetting There:<ul><li>By Car: Head north on the A1005 from Chase Farm Hospital. Turn right and follow signs for the Clay Pigeon Shooting Grounds.</li><li>By Bus: Take the 313 or W8 to ‘Roundhedge Way Stop R’. If you reach Botany Bay, you’ve gone too far.</li><li>By Train: Enfield Chase (1.8 miles) and Gordon Hill (1.2 miles) stations are nearby.</li><li>By Bike: Great choice—eco-friendly and healthy!</li></ul> <h3>📝 Booking &amp; Contact</h3>If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking.If you have any questions, feel free to contact: James Waterton&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="mailto:james.waterton@enfield.gov.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(79, 82, 178);">james.waterton@enfield.gov.uk</a>

Rectory farm is just opposite the clay pigeon shooting ground, there is parking area by the white buildings

Rectory Farm

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Trent Park. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Northern Car park Trent Park, The Ridgeway, Enfield Meeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/festivity.prom.toneWhat to bring:&nbsp;Please bring suitable footwear (wellies), warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

<h2>🌿 Volunteer Day at Trent Park – Pond Planting</h2> Enfield Council invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; 🌲What are we doing?The aim of the event is to work together to plant the new pond at Trent Park with water‑loving plants, helping to establish wetland habitat, improve biodiversity, and support the pond’s long‑term health. 🎒 What Do I Need to Bring?<ul><li>Water and your own lunch</li><li>Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing</li><li>Sturdy boots or wellingtons</li><li>Waders if you have them (we will have a few available)</li></ul> Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided for all volunteers. Public toilets are about a 15-20min walk away An induction briefing and a health &amp; safety talk will take place at the start of the event. A member of Enfield Council staff will be on site to guide you. 📍 Event Location – Ferny HillMeeting Point: Northern Car Park at Trent Park, Enfield, EN4 0PZ We will meet in the laybys and walk together to the site. If you are coming to the event from a different location the what3words location is below 📌 what3words: 👉 https://what3words.com/festivity.prom.tone 🚗 Getting There <ul><li>By Car: From Chase Farm Hospital, head north on the A1005. Turn right onto Ferny Hill Road and continue past the Pick Your Own farm and the entrance to Trent Park.The lay-bys are on your right-hand side.</li><li>By Bus: Routes 307 or 298 from Enfield Town. Get off at “Beech Hill (Stop C)”. Approximately a 15‑minute walk to the meeting point.</li><li>By Train: Gordon Hill Station – approx. 1.7 miles. Enfield Chase Station – approx. 2.3 miles.(Both served by Great Northern Rail).</li><li>By Bicycle: Great choice—eco-friendly and scenic!</li></ul> 📝 BookingIf you are unable to book online, please feel free to attend without a booking. 📫 Questions?Contact James Waterton📧 James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk

Northern public car park for Trent Park

North Car Park Trent Park

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Ferny Hill Layby, Enfield, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place: https://w3w.co/fact.branch.stoleWhat to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best,James

🌿 Enfield Council &amp; Friends of Enfield Chase Invite You to Join the Landscape Recovery Project 🌿Come and be part of the ongoing restoration of Enfield Chase! Help London breathe easier by actively contributing to the revival of our landscape. Meet like-minded people, explore the beautiful outdoors, spot rare wildlife, and chat with knowledgeable staff about the project and how you can get involved.🌱 What’s Happening?Join us for a hands-on Wetland Clearing Day as we work together to restore and protect this vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive vegetation, clear debris, and open up channels to improve biodiversity and water flow. This is a great opportunity to learn about wetland ecology, meet like-minded people, and make a tangible difference to the local environment.🧺 What Should I Bring?<ul><li>Lunch &amp; Water: Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided.</li><li>Clothing: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots or ideally wellingtons.</li><li>Facilities: Please note there are no toilets on site.</li></ul>An induction briefing and a health &amp; safety talk will take place at the start of the event. A member of Enfield Council staff will be on site to guide you.📍 Event Location – Ferny Hill⚠️ Important: The Google Maps pin linked to this event is not the meeting location.Meeting Point:Ferny Hill Lay-bys, Enfield, EN4 0PZWe will meet near the lay-bys and walk together to the site.📌 what3words:👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://what3words.com/fact.branch.stole">https://what3words.com/fact.branch.stole</a>🚗&nbsp;Getting ThereBy Car: From Chase Farm Hospital, head north on the A1005. Turn right onto Ferny Hill Road and continue past the Pick Your Own farm and the entrance to Trent Park.The lay-bys are on your right-hand side.By Bus: Routes 307 or 298 from Enfield Town. Get off at “Beech Hill (Stop C)”. Approximately a 15‑minute walk to the meeting point.By Train: Gordon Hill Station – approx. 1.7 miles. Enfield Chase Station – approx. 2.3 miles.(Both served by Great Northern Rail).By Bicycle: Great choice—eco-friendly and scenic!📝 BookingIf you are unable to book online, please feel free to attend without a booking.📫 Questions?Contact James Waterton📧 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk">James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk</a>

The laybys are located along ferny hill road from the Ridgeway, location to meet is https://w3w.co/fact.branch.stole

Enfield Council Nature Recovery

Volunteer day - Stake & Guard removal

Volunteer Day - Wetland management

Volunteer Day - Pond Planting

Volunteer Day - Wetland Management