OCTOPUS COMMUNITY NETWORK

Octopus is a collaboration of community centres working together to develop and deliver innovative community-led health and well-being activities, informal and non-formal learning projects, growing and bio-diversity projects, skills and back to work programmes.  In working together we achieve greater synergy avoiding unnecessary duplication, and maximum resource utilization.

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature Neighbourhood. Why join?- Boost your physical &amp; mental wellbeing- Meet new people and build community- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects Circular walks starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments.&nbsp;Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7bVtD1dwkgYrcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">View and sign up to the full list of walks here</a>, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the <a href="https://www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/nature-neighbourhoods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">calendar on this webpage</a>. Nature Anchors - find us:Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EFWhittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RSHilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE This walk will begin at Whittington Park Community Centre.

Whittington Park Community Centre

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature Neighbourhood. Gentle circular walks lasting for up to an hour. Starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments. Why join?- Boost your physical &amp; mental wellbeing- Meet new people and build community- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects Circular walks starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments.&nbsp;Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7bVtD1dwkgYrcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">View and sign up to the full list of walks here</a>, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the <a href="https://www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/nature-neighbourhoods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">calendar on this webpage</a>. Nature Anchors - find us:Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EFWhittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RSHilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE This walk will begin at the Hilldrop Community Centre

Octopus Community Plant Nursery

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Gentle circular walks lasting for up to an hour. Starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments. Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature Neighbourhood. Why join?- Boost your physical &amp; mental wellbeing- Meet new people and build community- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects Circular walks starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments.&nbsp;Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7bVtD1dwkgYrcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">View and sign up to the full list of walks here</a>, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the <a href="https://www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/nature-neighbourhoods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">calendar on this webpage</a>. Nature Anchors - find us:Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EFWhittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RSHilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE This walk will begin at Hilldrop Community Centre, and includes a seed collecting activity.

Hilldrop Community Centre

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Gentle circular walks lasting for up to an hour. Starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments. This week's walk will focus on orchards, with the Orchard Project joining us! Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature Neighbourhood. Why join?- Boost your physical &amp; mental wellbeing- Meet new people and build community- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects Circular walks starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments.&nbsp;Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7bVtD1dwkgYrcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">View and sign up to the full list of walks here</a>, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the <a href="https://www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/nature-neighbourhoods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">calendar on this webpage</a>. Nature Anchors - find us:Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EFWhittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RSHilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE This walk will begin at the Community Plant Nursery.

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Come along for a short, friendly walk led by Vanessa from Ramblers, starting at Hilldrop Community Centre. After the walk, there'll be an opportunity to hear more about the Ramblers, how they bring people together through walking, and how you can get involved in leading walks. There’ll also be time to ask any questions you might have. Gentle circular walks lasting for up to an hour. Starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments. Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature Neighbourhood. Why join?- Boost your physical &amp; mental wellbeing- Meet new people and build community- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects Circular walks starting at one of our Nature Anchors, finishing with a chance to chat over refreshments.&nbsp;Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7bVtD1dwkgYrcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">View and sign up to the full list of walks here</a>, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the <a href="https://www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/nature-neighbourhoods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">calendar on this webpage</a>. Nature Anchors - find us:Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EFWhittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RSHilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE This walk will begin at Hilldrop Community Centre

OCTOPUS COMMUNITY NETWORK

OCTOPUS COMMUNITY NETWORK

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk