Wildways at Aldriche Way Estate

Wildways at Aldriche Way Estate is a collaborative project to transform the outside spaces for nature and residents. Working together with East London Waterworks Park and Waltham Forest Council, residents will take part in co-design workshops to create a plan for greener, more welcoming and enjoyable outdoor spaces on the estate. We’ll talk about simple ideas like more planting, spaces for wildlife and areas that feel calm, safe and enjoyable to spend time in.

We will update this page with details of upcoming events and the progress of the project. Some activities that have happened so far:


Welcome Event and door-knocking

In April, ELWP volunteers visited all homes and helped host a welcome event to share details about the project.





Listening Sessions and Youth Group session

Many residents attending these sessions which were design to listen to resident views, understand how the outdoor spaces on the estate are used, and what could be improved.



Ecology Survey

In April a team of volunteers carried out a survey to see what plants and wildlife are already present at Aldriche Way. We were happy to find 14 different wildflower species in the quadrats. These were all indicative of a maintained grassy roadside area, but it was good to see some diversity in particular the geranium family members (Herb Robert, Small-flowered crane bill).

We also observed a hairy-footed flower bee: once in a quadrat, as well as several other individuals across the wider site. These were ground-nesting in the grassy areas south of Hartwell Drive. This is a sign that these areas have the potential to support a small pollinator population already.

We counted 16 species (38 individuals) of trees in the inner section of the estate (precise locations noted in the results), which is a reminder that there is already a lot on offer.


No Mow May

No Mow May is an annual campaign to stop grass cutting and let wildflowers and grass grow, supporting nature on your doorstep. Even the tiniest wild patch can provide vital food needed by bees and butterflies and give wildlife the best start to summer.

We are piloting a small area behind the shade - look out for the signs and see what flowers and plants you can spot growing over May and June!


Wildways at Aldriche Way Estate is a collaborative project to transform the outside spaces for nature and residents. Working together with East London Waterworks Park and Waltham Forest Council, residents will take part in co-design workshops to create a plan for greener, more welcoming and enjoyable outdoor spaces on the estate. We’ll talk about simple ideas like more planting, spaces for wildlife and areas that feel calm, safe and enjoyable to spend time in.

We will update this page with details of upcoming events and the progress of the project. Some activities that have happened so far:


Welcome Event and door-knocking

In April, ELWP volunteers visited all homes and helped host a welcome event to share details about the project.





Listening Sessions and Youth Group session

Many residents attending these sessions which were design to listen to resident views, understand how the outdoor spaces on the estate are used, and what could be improved.



Ecology Survey

In April a team of volunteers carried out a survey to see what plants and wildlife are already present at Aldriche Way. We were happy to find 14 different wildflower species in the quadrats. These were all indicative of a maintained grassy roadside area, but it was good to see some diversity in particular the geranium family members (Herb Robert, Small-flowered crane bill).

We also observed a hairy-footed flower bee: once in a quadrat, as well as several other individuals across the wider site. These were ground-nesting in the grassy areas south of Hartwell Drive. This is a sign that these areas have the potential to support a small pollinator population already.

We counted 16 species (38 individuals) of trees in the inner section of the estate (precise locations noted in the results), which is a reminder that there is already a lot on offer.


No Mow May

No Mow May is an annual campaign to stop grass cutting and let wildflowers and grass grow, supporting nature on your doorstep. Even the tiniest wild patch can provide vital food needed by bees and butterflies and give wildlife the best start to summer.

We are piloting a small area behind the shade - look out for the signs and see what flowers and plants you can spot growing over May and June!