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Wildlife Walks 2009 Find out more about Croydon’s wildlife and countryside. Into the Great Green Yonder Free guided wildlife walks and events, lead by Croydon Council Park and Countryside Rangers as well as Friends of Park Groups. For full listing of events please visit http://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/events Or email biodiversity@croydon.gov.uk to request a paper copy or add your contact details to the mailing list. Downlands Countryside Management Project The project offers guided walks in its area of operation, which covers north-east Surrey and adjoining parts of south London. For details about upcoming events please visit http://www.countryside-management.org.uk/dcmphome.htm Active Lifestyle Programme Walking for Health Programme of lead and self guided walks (1-4 miles) are available to anyone interested in exercising while enjoying Croydon’s green spaces. A great way to meet new people and become active. For details of walks please visit http://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/events City of London For walks on Riddlesdown, Farthing Downs, Coulsdon Common and Kenley Common click here.	Wildlife Work Parties 2009 Can you offer a few hours of your time to make Croydon a better place for wildlife and people? Surrey Wildlife Trust Dollypers Hill work party dates 2009 “Creating a better woodland habitat” Sunday 11th and 25th January, Sunday 8th and 22nd February, 8th and 22nd March Follow signs from the junction of Caterham Drive and Austin Close. Tools and gloves provided. Wear old clothes and stout footwear. For more details contact:- malcolmjennings@btinternet.com Littleheath Woods Friends of Littleheath Woods meet every Tuesday morning and every 2nd Sunday in the month for a variety of tasks. Foxley Wood Friends of Foxley meet every 2nd Sunday to carry out work to preserve and enhance the habitat mixture. Millers Pond The group has work mornings in the park on the last Saturday of every month except December Downlands Countryside Management Project (DCMP) DCMP carries out work both in Croydon and beyond. Our programme includes practical tasks dates and events, which we hope you will find interesting, challenging and worthy of joining. Please feel welcome to come along. We'd be delighted to see you! For details about upcoming events please visit http://www.countryside-management.org.uk/dcmp/vtp.htm


Useful things to know Who leads these walks? Countryside Wardens, local Friends Groups and the Downlands Countryside Management Project organise guided walks in their areas. Who are these walks for? These walks are aimed at people who would like to find out more about the wildlife and the management of Croydon’s Green Open Spaces. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The walks are suitable for most people as the pace is generally easy, but routes can be hilly in places. What to bring? Remember to wear stout footwear with a good grip, as some paths may be steep or rough in places. Weather conditions can change during a walk, so bring waterproof clothing just in case. The walks tend to last 2 hours, longer walks are indicated. You may want to bring a drink and a snack. What do they cost? All listed walks are FREE. The Active Lifestyles service runs regular Health Walks. They are a great way to start exercising while enjoying Croydon’s green open spaces. There are weekly walks, each lasting about 1 hour. There is also a programme of special monthly walks, please contact the Walking for Health Co-ordinator for further details on 020 8760 0778, or email sports@croydon.gov.uk	For further information about guided walks, Friends Groups, environmental education for schools & groups, or how to get involved in caring for Croydon’s green environment contact the Community Partnership Officer Environmental, Cultural & Sports Services: 1st Floor Davis House, Robert Street, Croydon CR0 1QQ Tel/Typetalk 020 8726 6000, ext. 64952