This year’s Apple Day at the Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park will be on Sunday 13 October. It’s always great fun, so don’t miss it!
Apple Day – Sunday 13 October
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City Nature Challenge: Newts and Nettles
Which city on Earth has the most wildlife and the most nature-loving citizens? Over one weekend, 90+ cities on 7 continents are competing to discover and record as much wildlife as possible.
Help London win the City Nature Challenge!
Join us at Gillespie Park for pond-dipping and plant-spotting in our meadow and woodland. Bring your phone – we’ll use the free iNaturalist App to record our finds.
When: Sunday 28th April 2pm-4pm
Where: Islington Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park, 191 Drayton Park N5 1PH
Contact: ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk 020 7527 4374
Spring Celebration
Come to our Spring Celebration, Sunday 12 May, noon to 4 pm. An afternoon of music, food, walks and children’s activities. Come and join in the fun! Entry is free. The Celebration will be held at the Islington Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park.
Friends of Gillespie Park AGM
The AGM will be at 7 pm on Thursday 28 March. There will be a guest speaker, Michael Priaulx from Islington Swifts, who will talk about Urban biodiversity, our disappearing living heritage.
Quiz Night – Friday 8 February 2019
The Quiz Night will be held at the Ecology Centre on Friday 8 February. Starting at 7.00 pm. Admission is £5 per person – teams of 6 or come along and join a team. Food, wine and beer for sale. The Quiz Night is a fundraiser organised by the Friends of Gillespie Park. Email Sue at suejandy@gmail.com to reserve a table,
Apple Day 2018
Don’t miss our Apple Day on Sunday 14 October 2018 from 12 noon to 4 pm – children’s activities such as apple bobbing, live acoustic music, apple juicer, food and drink for sale, and much more!
Spring Festival at Gillespie Park
Noon to 4 pm on Sunday 13 May. Live music, stalls, children’s activities, food. Free admission.
