During 2024 the Friends tried our hand at some Citizen Science in the Park. This is where members of the public and scientists work together to increase scientific knowledge.

We were lucky to work with Earthwatch Europe on their “Great UK WaterBlitz” in September, and before that in July on the Natural History Museum’s GenePools project (more of that amazing … read more

This Sunday, the 10th November, is our monthly litter pick in Mile End Park. Why not pop along and join us – you don’t have to stay the whole two hours. The park is looking really beautiful at the moment with the full autumnal leaf palette on show. And a sparrowhawk was seen splashing around in one of the ponds … read more

This Sunday, the 13th October, is our monthly litter pick in Mile End Park. Please pop along and join us – you don’t have to stay the whole two hours, but if you do then I can promise a reward of cake and light refreshments.

The weather forecast is looking dry and sunny (fingers crossed it stays that way).

The … read more

At a quick glance you might think all the Friends do is litter pick the park each month, but we also work to improve the biodiversity in the park.

This year some of our volunteers have spent around five days carefully tackling hemlock within the park. We have barely dented the amount in the park, but have learnt a … read more