Category Archives: Wildlife and Nature

Plant Fair – 27 March – Islington Farmer’s Market

The Islington Farmer's Market people have just sent this notice: >>Islington Plant Fair on Sunday 27th March, held at the Islington Farmers’ Market, Penton Street end of Chapel Market 10am-2pm Spring is almost upon us. We’re holding more plant fairs … Continue reading

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Thornhill Bridge Community Gardens Outdoor Woodland Classroom launches soon!

The Bulletin Board had been wondering just what was going on at the garden on the Caledonian Road, just West of the bridge over the Canal, so we went to our "source" Lisa Tang, of the Thornhill Bridge Community Gardeners.  Here … Continue reading

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Foodpaths: the King’s Cross Movement – Growing Food in the City

Have you ever thought about ‘cities feeding people' How can London be able to feed all its people? What are the principles and practical knowledge needed for growing food in the city? How can we challenge current global food systems … Continue reading

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Greenspace life newsletter

This from our neighbour, and Greenspace Activist, Lisa Tang… Dear All, Please follow the link below to view the latest issue of GreenspaceLife, the newsletter for all those who are interested in and passionate about parks and green spaces in … Continue reading

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Fancy a bit of Stargazing?

  Wed 5th Jan 2011, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Venue: The Hub, Outer Circle, Regents Park, London NW1 4RUGeneral Stargazing with telescope and binoculars, demonstrating the use of, introducing people to the night sky and to amateur astronomy. No entry charge, no … Continue reading

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Camley Street Natural Park – inter-faith volunteering on Mitzvah Day

This handy report sent in by journalism student Joe Curtis: Families of different religions joined together to celebrate Mitzvah Day at a King’s Cross park last Sunday. Jewish, Christian and Hindu families took part in a conservation project at Camley … Continue reading

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Floating garden on Regents Canal breaks mooring

This island garden and nesting area for birds broke its mooring and formed an odd barrier across the canal this weekend.  

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Tree of Heaven a haven for urban wildlife

Although a little way over the boundary of King's Cross, take a short walk to Duncan Terrace just past The Angel and you'll see this amazing art installation/urban wildlife haven! Spotted by neighbour Sunee – thanks for the photo too, … Continue reading

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