Friends of Mile End Park

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 Thursday is the deadline for commenting on the current planning application to demolish the Grove Road Texaco Garage and replace it with 19 apartments. This planning application is a resubmission of an earlier application (PA/21/01417/A1) which was granted detailed planning consent on 19th May 2022. But as the developer didn’t start construction works within the three year limit … 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