The Friends of the Scrubs
A UK registered charity whose mission is to cherish and protect Wormwood Scrubs Open Space, a unique 75 hectare green space in the heart of London.
We pledge to keep it:
“more wild than tamed”
“Species records lent further evidence to the value of the Scrubs as a stop-over site for several migratory species, some of which remain resident during the winter season. ”
Scrubs calendar: What’s happening on the Scrubs?
Check the calendar for upcoming walks, talks and other events. Use the < and > arrows to see other months. Click on the diary items for more details.
“Recent wildlife sightings: Still seeing quite a few Reed Buntings in the scrubby edges of the Braybrook Street copses. Had a run in with the lovely David Lindo on Tuesday who shared that he saw a Peregrine pair displaying near the HS2 cranes off the back side of Lester’s Embankment. Our Big Garden Birdwatch was a great success with Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Blackbird, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Feral Pigeon, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow and Magpie recorded during our one-hour count. Additionally, had a few gems before/after the count including Goldcrest, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Redwing, Song Thrush, Starling, Dunnock and of course a few Parakeets.”
Scrubs Watch!
Seen something interesting? About to head out for a stroll on the Scrubs? Join our observation programme to record biodiversity of the Scrubs!
Click the button below to download your record sheet.
The previous Ecological Baseline Audit: - click here to download it
Warmest thanks to all who turned up for our fourth Dog Show on 27 July and a special thanks to our sponsors and partners!
We now have uploaded to the gallery a selection of photos taken on the day by pro photographer Mario Collins of @fourtheyeimagery. If you would like access to the whole photoset please contact Mario on Instagram @fourtheyeimagery or by phone 07769704064.
The next Wormwood Scrubs Dog Show is scheduled for Sunday 26 July - save the date!
Feel free to send your own photos and videos of the day to our Instagram account @friendsofthescrubs or our affiliated Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wormwoodscrubs/
If you see something worrying on the Scrubs…
Report antisocial behaviour, irresponsible dog ownership etc to the
LBHF Law Enforcement Team (LET) using their email address:
LET.hf@lbhf.gov.uk
Do not put yourself in danger: call 999 in a real emergency i.e:
When there is a danger to life
Someone is using or there is immediate threat of serious violence
Serious injury has been caused to someone or their property
Or in other cases like road traffic collisions where life is at risk, the road is blocked, or when a crime is being committed like a house burglary, or robbery.
OR use the H&F Report It app - download to your smartphone from the app store or Google Play.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE SIGNS REQUESTING DOGS TO BE ON LEAD IN CERTAIN AREAS
The LET team want to know about any issues they should be dealing with, including anti-social behaviour of all kinds, including the putting out of poison for dogs (also eaten by foxes and potentially by children if it looks like sweets), camping, fly-tipping, etc, and also if you see too many dogs walking together - the limit is four in a group. Photos can also be sent to the email address LET.hf@lbhf.gov.uk to support any information.
Anything urgent - call 999.