A space for people and the natural world

Let’s Make the Green Space Together!

FUNDING NEEDED TO CONTINUE

The main expense is the annual Public Liability Insurance (expires 1 April 2025) which will be approx £320. Plus the Unity Bank account charges £18 a quarter.

We have approximately £180 in the bank and need to raise just under £200.
Fundraising ideas are welcome. As are donations – see opposite.

Amount Raised

Donation 0%

HELP DONATIONS WELCOME

Unity Trust Bank
Friends of Hillside Green Space
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account No. 20475000
Reference: Donation

Every little helps.

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Wild Flowers

Pondlets

Composting

Wildlife Care

Wildlife Hedge

Discovery

Let's Bring Nature Into Your Life

If you would like to volunteer to be an active member of the Friends of Hillside Green Space, click below for details.

A Pond is born

Plants can not only enhance the beauty of a pond, they’re also great for wildlife, creating shelter both above and below the water, offering perching or resting sites, and helping creatures get in and out of the water. Some plants can also add oxygen to the water, while others play a vital role shading the surface.

What we’ve added to the pond so far.

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum dermersum)
Common Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis)
Marsh marigold (Caltha Palustris)
Water Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides)
Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata)
Juncus articulatus (Jointed Rush)
Yellow Flag Iris (Iris Pseudacorus)

All the plants are native to the UK and grown in the UK to reduce the risk of disease.

What we’ve planted so far is just the start. Due to budgetary restraints we had to whittle back our shopping list until the coffers are a bit healthier.

DONATIONS WELCOME

Unity Trust Bank
Friends of Hillside Green Space
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account No. 20475000
Reference: Donation

Every little helps.

Let's Make the Green Space Together!

Questions & Answers

Full FAQ coming soon.

Can anyone visit the Green Space?

Volunteers have access but the public do not unless accompanied by a volunteer. This is part of the licence agreement with the land owners ‘Network Rail’.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes. But they must be kept on a lead and any mess must be cleared up and taken away from the site.

Are there any restrictions to where you can walk?

Please keep to the path as seed sowing and seedling planting is taking place.

First volunteer open day

Crow inspecting the path

Visiting Hillside Green Space. Hillside Gardens, London N11 2NH

By car

Due to LTN restrictions, approach Hillside Gardens via either the Cline Road or Blake Road turning off Bounds Green Road.

N.B. There is no car park and parking is strictly limited on Hillside Gardens. Park on Cline Road or Churston Gardens.

Public Transport

Nearest tube Bounds Green, National Rail New Southgate, Bus 221 Cline Road stop – 2 minute walk.