Heritage Grants
They were able to introduce previously under-served groups such as young people, people from diverse communities, people with disabilities and unemployed people to the outstanding natural heritage in their surroundings. Volunteers and students were given the opportunity to learn new skills and gain accredited training in green space management.
Specific activities and events ranged from overnight camping trips for young people at risk of exclusion and family learning courses to engage diverse community groups in the development of a community wildlife garden. Through these positive experiences the project has inspired participants to carry on learning about and engaging with their natural environment. With newly acquired skills, knowledge and passion, local communities have gained the confidence to continue to explore the Lee Valley Regional Park independently, promoting a lasting legacy of increased access to, and involvement in, the green spaces of the Lee Valley.