- November, 1998 - the land was purchased by Ardleigh Parish Council.
- January 1999 - Ardleigh Millennium Green Trust was registered as a charity and the field was ploughed.
- February 1999 - Ardleigh Millennium Green Trust acquires the land from Ardleigh Parish Council.
- March 1999 - perimeter hedge planted and rabbit fencing erected. 750 trees planted.
- July 1999 - the pond and path were dug.
- November 1999 - 9 memorial trees planted.
- December 1999 - mound created with a spiral path at top.
- January 2000 - Millennium Oak planted
- February 2000 - pond lined, filled and fenced.
- March 2000 - apple trees donated by Fryer & Sons were planted.
- July 2000 - Millennium Oak circular seat, made by Ron Sanders, installed.
Human Sundial, designed by Peter Lister, installed.
- August 2000 - unveiling of human sundial (Millennium feature).
- January 2001 - Litcham play equipment installed.
- March 2001 - willow walk planted and teen shelter built
- April 2001 - Adventure trail installed. Bluebell Wood sown and seeded. 3 Memorial trees planted.