Public Spaces

The ‘green revolution’ has brought to attention the abundant and diverse public spaces available to us. Why is this land not being used to its full potential? Can we grow vegetables in designated areas? Can we build community gardens? Is there wildlife that needs looking after? Can we create educational activities out of the resources available?

Find out what can be done with a public space near you and seek some advice from the Project Dirt groups who have had first hand experience.


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Public Spaces Projects on Project Dirt

Devonshire Road Nature Reserve Devonshire Road Nature Reserve forms part of the Forest Hill to New Cross Gate railway cutting. This is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation - as it contains probably the finest suite of railside wildlife habitat in London.

Guerrilla Gardeners of Elephant & Castle - For anyone who is or would like to guerrilla garden in the Elephant & Castle area of SE1.

Natural History Exploration of Streatham Common - The project aims to highlight the history and raise awareness of the environmental importance of the Streatham Common by organising nature activities

Elephant and Castle: Nursery Row Park campaign to prevent Southwark council building on Nursery Park! including community orchard, wildlife hedge, entrances to park.

South London Permaculture - SLP run a number of eco events throughout the year.

Tyson Road Forest Hill A group of local residents campaigning to save a pocket of garden and woodland from inappropriate development. In the long term.