Community effort transforms Broom Road Recreation Ground

As part of the Broom Road Recreation Ground Community Biodiversity Project, we worked alongside The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and our local partners to carry out a series of meaningful improvements enriching local wildlife habitats.

Last month, TCV volunteers, with support from the Teddington Society, came together to create three stag beetle loggeries and a bee bank habitat. Using partially buried wood, the loggeries provide a breeding ground for the iconic stag beetle, while the bee bank offers a nesting space for solitary bees. These bees play an important role in pollinating the wildflowers that now flourish in the meadow.

Volunteers have helped transform Broom Road Recreation Ground, which was once mainly used for sports into a multi-purpose space for nature and sport lovers alike. The eastern side of the ground has been developed into a nature conservation area, featuring vibrant wildflower meadows and newly planted native black poplar trees. To further promote awareness and appreciation of local wildlife, three beautifully carved wooden sculptures, including a hedgehog, a bee, and a fox, have been installed on site.

Looking ahead, additional community-led ecological enhancements are planned to continue enriching the biodiversity of this space. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers, our services teams and contractors for their invaluable support in making this project possible.

Looking after our parks 

Your small actions can make a big difference. By volunteering to help maintain habitats, joining planting days, or supporting local wildlife, we can all support our beautiful natural spaces.

Find out more about volunteering in parks.

We have over 70 Friends of Parks Groups who greatly support our parks and open spaces. To see how you can get involved the please visit Habitats and Heritage’s website.