Marshgate Spring is made up of marshland and woodland habitats.
The flat area next to the railway line is made up of marshland. A network of ditches help drainage across the reed and sedge beds, which support birds such as sedge and reed warblers. Grasshopper warblers have also been heard in past years.
Mature woodland runs from the Queensgate Centre alongside the old road safety centre. This area contains natural springs that feed into the marsh. The main trees are oak and hornbeam with some ash, hazel and willow.
If you're interested in Harlow's wild spaces, you can volunteer to help conserve them