About Friends of Harrold-Odell Country Park

Who are the Friends of Harrold-Odell Country Park?

We are people who enjoy outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation, sharing skills, learning new ones, being healthy, and raising public awareness of countryside activities.

We help to foster and promote all the activities of the Park by working in partnership with Bedford Borough Council, Ivel and Ouse Countryside Project, Harrold and Odell Parish Councils.

Membership of the Friends Group is open to anyone including groups or organisations. To join ask a Ranger for an application form or email secretary@hocp.co.uk  Membership is free and keeps you informed. You can be a passive member or volunteer for conservatio work. Volunteers are vital to the management of the Park and have helped to make it the attractive place it is today.

Conservation Days

Please check the events page to see when they are on. They start at 10.00am and end around mid afternoon. You can stay for as long as you like.

We provide:

  • Tools
  • Hot drinks and biscuits
  • Insurance
  • And a good time!!

There is no charge. Please wear old, warm, outdoor clothes, sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Working with us is a great opportunity to learn new skills or keep old ones alive! Please contact us for further details.

 

Join the Friends

Menbership is free and keeps you informed about activities and developments in the Park. If you have time to spare you might like to help us practically with

  • Conservation work
  • Wardening
  • Events

Come and join our group of volunteers and help with practical work such as habitat management, tree planting and hedge work; assist with events and guided walks; record wildlife; or become a voluntary warden.

Why join us?

  • Help improve the country park
  • Enjoy healthy outdoor exercise
  • Develop new skills and learn
  • Meet like minded people
  • Keep up to-date with what is going on in the Park
  • Learn about the history and wildlife in the park

Latest Newsletter

The latest newsletter was published in Autumn 2010. It is available for download/viewing here.