Climate Pavilion Unveiled

The eagerly awaited Climate Pavilion was unveiled on March 22nd at Tokyngton Park, Wembley. The pavilion provides a focal point, will serve as an outdoor classroom, and eventually will feature solar powered lighting.

Children from Oakington Manor Primary School were joined by local council officials to cut the ribbon and re-dedicate themselves to the task of tackling climate change.

Ribbon cutting, accompanied by an Indian Dhol drum.

Children from Oakington Manor Primary School

Why go to Gateshead to see the Angel of the North?

This panel explains the background to the project

This panel, created by the children from Oakington Manor, explains what climate change is.

The wind sculpture now has its own cartoon interpretation panel

Here's a snap-shot of the panel

The River Brent at Tokyngton Park was re-naturalised ten years ago. Now the spring is greeted with a flush of colour from plants such as lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), while it can still compete with the Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), which can be seen emerging amongst the flowering Ranunculus.

 One consequence of a warmer climate is the proliferation of invasive non-native plants, such as giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). Not looking very giant at the moment, but wait until May or June.