Hilldrop Community Centre, N7 0JE

Walking Art is a group of local residents who come together to draw, paint and discover guided by artist Helen Ainsworth. We explores our surroundings, working creatively using pencil, paint, pastel and collage. The group contemplates the world around us in unusual ways - perhaps drawing sounds, perhaps focussing on colour or deeply investigating how to represent movement.

Over the summer we are visiting places further afield exploring the hidden gems of Islington. This week is a mystery location: meet at Hilldrop Community Centre.

All materials are provided and all abilities are welcome!

Do reach out is you have any questions! helen@cutmoose.com

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at the 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Come along to the Community Plant Nursery for a summer celebration!

Find the Community Plant Nursery here.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

This workshop is an introduction to orchards and those we'll be planting locally, facilitated by the Orchard Project.

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Free weekly walks – all welcome!

Join this bird watching walk, led by the RSPB! Bring binoculars if you have them.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Whittington Park Community Centre

Come along to the second Islington Grow Show!

This year’s Grow Show will be hosted by Whittington Park 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Whittington Park 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at the 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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Join our annual Autumn Harvest Event at the Community Plant Nursery!

Find the Plant Nursery here.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

This workshop is a hand-on session learning about how to make jam and chutney.

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Free weekly walks – all welcome!

Mindfulness in Nature Walk. Join Jo on this relaxed and mindful walk around Foxham Gardens. We’ll be using our senses and nature to slow down and reconnect. A mini forest bathe for an urban park.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Whittington Park Community Centre

Free weekly walks – all welcome!

This walk, in partnership with Arsenal in the Community, will be led by Samir, starting at Highbury and Islington Station, and will include a Emirates Stadium tour, from 11.30 am - 12.30pm, and finally a visit to the Arsenal Museum.

Why join?

- Boost your physical & mental wellbeing

- Meet new people and build community

- Discover the local area, nature and growing projects

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

This walk will begin at Highbury and Islington Station, please meet Samir there at 10am.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at 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.

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 & 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. 

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes.

View and sign up to the full list of walks here, and view a calendar of events taking place across the Nature Neighbourhoods area on the calendar on this webpage.

Nature Anchors - find us:

Octopus Community Plant Nursery, N7 0EF

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7 0JE

This walk will begin at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

During this workshop we'll begin to design the orchards we'll be planting in three spaces within the Tufnell Park area.

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Join our November plant giveaway and the Being Human Festival at the Community Plant Nursery.

You can find the Plant Nursery here.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

During this workshop we'll learn about how to look after our orchards by pruning them over winter

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Join our annual festive wreath making event at the Community Plant Nursery!

You can find the Plant Nursery here.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

Join us for the first of three planting days to create three new community orchards!

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

Join us for the second of three planting days to create three new community orchards!

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

Join us for the final of three planting days to create three new community orchards!

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.

Plant an orchard, grow a gift for the generations to come.

Join us to plant three new orchards in the Tufnell Park area. These training and upskilling workshops are free and open to all with no prior experience needed.

Now we've planting three new orchards, during this final workshop we'll be learning about and planning maintenance and care.

Join the full programme, with workshops taking place on the first Tuesday of every month from September 2025 to February 2026, with additional workshops in January for tree planting days.

Workshop series:

2nd September: Orchard introduction

7th October: Fruit: a hands-on workshop (Hilldrop Community Centre)

4th November: Designing our orchards

2nd December: Winter pruning techniques

6th, 13th and 20th January: Tree planting days

3rd February: Orchard care planning

See all dates and book your place here.

All sessions include a free lunch!

Please note, all workshops will take place at Whittington Park Community Centre apart from the 7th October, which will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre.