We began our Spring family walk in Kings Cross through the Cally, Barnsbury and St Marys. We discovered Spring flowers, historic buildings and secret walking routes along the way.
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Winter Family Walk 2022
The sun was shining for our Winter family walk. We discovered interesting walkways and secret routes through Canonbury and St Mary’s before heading to a Parklet in St Peters.
Hugh Myddelton School Pocket Forest
Six Islington Forest for Change trees are planted at Hugh Myddelton School nursery.
Islington Forest for Change: first trees planted
The first trees of our Islington Forest for Change project have been planted! Four of the trees originally part of the Somerset House exhibition were planted in an under-used open space near Liverpool Road on Friday 22nd October. Children from local schools helped to plant the first tree, a silver birch, and also planted dozensContinue reading “Islington Forest for Change: first trees planted”
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
It’s essential the government back the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill). Legislation is the best way to protect our children’s health and their future.
Highbury Fields Play Street
We held a Play Street event on Saturday 25th September to celebrate Car Free Day and the permanent closure of the road through Highbury Fields to traffic. It was fantastic to see children enjoying the road space – we had skipping, chalk drawing, bubbles, and some hotly contested egg-and-spoon and three-legged races! Several families passingContinue reading “Highbury Fields Play Street”
Highbury Fields Play Street event
We are running an event on Saturday 25 September (2-4PM) in Highbury Fields to celebrate Car Free Day, as part of our Unite the Fields campaign. There will be activities for all, including chalk, drawing, skipping, fun races, and more. The event takes place on Highbury Crescent, the road dividing the park, which has nowContinue reading “Highbury Fields Play Street event”
How to plant a street tree: Q&A with Greg Packman
We are currently fundraising to plant 200 trees in Islington, to help combat climate change. Many of the trees will be planted along streets, where they will be maintained by the tree team at Islington Council. We spoke to Greg Packman, the Council’s Senior tree inspector, to find out more about the task of plantingContinue reading “How to plant a street tree: Q&A with Greg Packman”
Why cities need trees: Angus Cunningham Q&A
We are currently crowdfunding to plant 200 trees in Islington to help combat air pollution. The trees have been donated by Forest for Change, an interactive art exhibition that took place in the Somerset House courtyard last month. Angus Cunningham is the CEO of Scotscape, an urban greening company who worked on the installation andContinue reading “Why cities need trees: Angus Cunningham Q&A”
Finding forever homes for Islington Forest for Change Trees
Our mission is to plant up to 200 trees in Islington to help reduce toxic air pollution and counter the heating effects of climate change. But we also value the impact they have on the environment and residents wellbeing. That’s why we are striving to find homes for Islington Forest for Change trees in asContinue reading “Finding forever homes for Islington Forest for Change Trees”