AN ECO-WARRIOR who makes models of endangered species is guaranteeing Redbridge residents a whale of a time.

Irene Schleining, of the Whale of a Time Workshop will hand out lessons on the environment at the Redbridge Carnival, while residents get their hands dirty making clay animals.

The award-winning workshop uses creative arts to connect the community with nature and wildlife.

Ms Schleining said: “We provide a fun and hands-on activity where young and old are able to model whales and other endangered species out of clay.”

And she added: “We hope that our being present (at the carnival) will add a new dimension to an already successful event whilst challenging local people to preserve our ecosystem.”

The Carnival will take place on September 10 and 11 in Valentines Park.

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