Project number 40 in London this year saw 104 RockCorps volunteers pole down to Lee Valley – a glorious 26 mile long regional park, stretching from Ware in Hertfordshire, down through part of Essex to the River Thames at the East India Dock Basin.
The sites off Lea Bridge Road are just some of the many fantastic and varied places to see. The regional park's unique natural features have been shaped by a mosaic of countryside areas, urban green spaces, heritage sites, country parks, nature reserves, lake and riverside trails, plus some excellent sports and recreation centres too.
We were responsible for clearing all vegetation from the 6 feet high walls of the water filter beds, coppicing marked trees and cutting back bramble and ivy. Our contribution will provide light for hard to reach areas, thus allowing further plant growth and attracting winter migrant birds.
Orange RockCorps would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came down to Lee Valley Park Marsh. The project was a huge success with some really positive feedback from the local residents. In just 4 hours you managed to clear approximately 600 bags worth of foliage which is simply amazing. We can’t wait to see you all on FRIDAY at the Royal Albert Hall at what promises to be one of the best gigs of the year!
