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.
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.
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/
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
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
This email address is monitored 24/7 and you may expect a response within approximately 15 minutes.
You may also contact:
North Wards team at LET (the LBHF Law Enforcement Team) which residents may use to report unwanted behaviour:
0208 753 1100 and select option 3
Also oldoakcollegepark_northwards@lbhf.gov.uk and also LETnorthwards@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.
We are told that it will soon include a “miscellaneous” category which will allow you to report cases of illegal dog walking (e.g. more than 4 dogs per human and/or 2 humans walking together with 4 dogs each)
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.