Volunteering

Do you enjoy green spaces?

Egham and Staines Conservation Volunteers meet once a fortnight throughout the year in the Runnymede and Spelthorne areas. We perform a variety of tasks, all aimed at improving the local environment.

Want to learn?

Learn new skills. All tools and refreshments are provided.

Be part of a team

Make a difference for nature and people. Remove invasive species and encourage native ones. Introduce the next generation to the benefits fo green space.

New members always welcome

Winter programme

14 January 2024 - St Anns

Working with Runnymede, clearing invasive laurel and rhododendron from the slopes. Parking in the old coach road car park. Location: KT16 9NW (nearest)

• St Anns direction map
• St Anns meeting point

28 January 2024 - The Ranges

Continuing coppicing the willows and bringing back into rotation. Parking in Docket Eddy Road (avoiding double yellow lines). Location: TW17 9NT (nearest)

• The Ranges direction map
• The Ranges meeting point

11 February 2024 - Laleham Pond

Planting replacement trees, now that the pipeline access has gone. Parking at the Scout site next to the pond. Location: TW18 1RU (nearest)

• Laleham Pond directions map
• Laleham Pond meeting point

25 February 2024 - The Ranges

Continuing coppicing the willows harvest. Parking in Docket Eddy Road (avoiding double yellow lines). Location: TW17 9NT (nearest)

• The Ranges direction map
• The Ranges meeting point

10 March 2024 - Laleham Pond

More work in and around this pond for wildlife. Parking at the Scout site next to the pond. Location: TW18 1RU (nearest)

• Laleham Pond directions map
• Laleham Pond meeting point

10 March 2024 - Hare Hill

With the local wardens, clearing fallen trees and removing invasive sycamore saplings. Location: KT15 1ET (nearest)

• Hare Hill directions map
• Hare Hill meeting point