Thornhill Square

Could you open Barnsbury Wood on the odd Saturday for 2 hours?

Dear All,

I have been opening Barnsbury wood as a volunteer since I came to live in the square. This involves me offering up a couple of Saturday afternoons over the summer then, on those afternoons, opening the gate and letting visitors wander about while I sit on a camping chair and read my book. After two hours I check everyone's gone, lock up and go home - feeling better for a few moments of peace. The note below is a friendly request for volunteers, from Louisa Roscoe who is our lovely Nature Conservation Officer. This scheme helps Barnsbury Wood maintain its status as a public nature conservation area.  Please respond to her directly.

Best wishes,

Jen

Barnsbury Wood Volunteers wanted

To open the wood to the public on Saturdays 2-4 pm through the summer.

Barnsbury Wood, the beautiful little nature reserve on your doorstep (Crescent Street) is only open to the public on Tuesdays 2-4 pm. For a number of years we have been able to extend this to include Saturday afternoons in the summer. This is only possible with the time and commitment of local residents who volunteer to staff the Saturday opening.

If you are interested please contact us. 

Tel 020 7527 4383

Mob 07825098503

Louisa.Roscoe@islington.gov.uk

Louisa Roscoe, Nature Conservation Officer

Full induction provided for new volunteers, refresher for those who have volunteered before if they wish.

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And below is a cute little video that I came across on YouTube, filmed in the wood.

 

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