What’s happening in the bushes?

These hawthorn shrubs have been air-layered.

Air layering is a technique used to clone a section of a tree while it is still attached to the parent plant. Each bag contains a little damp compost held around the branch to encourage new roots to grow.

This process will enable us to add new native plant species within the Park next year (2027). Our gardeners are checking them regularly to support new growth.

Air layering takes 12-16 weeks rather than the 18 months it takes when growing new plants from seed.

Get involved

You can get involved in everything we do in the park.

Each month we run:

• two voluntary sessions
• one gardening tutorial

Volunteers look after the Yvonne Conolly Garden, the tree nursery of native species, the flower beds, and plant bulbs and trees.

Join our Wildlife Survey Group as we discover what lives in our park. We have identified at least 17 species of bird around the park so far, in addition to the foxes, squirrels, and bats. 

The Simi Garden beds are being developed to include a large range of biodiverse plants and wildlife habitats and are supported by The Friends of Wray Crescent and Simi’s Family and Friends.

We also put on events that bring neighbours together in the park, including the Wray Crescent Festival, the Big Buzz celebration of World Bee Day, out annual Christmas Carols, and lots of other events.

Get involved. Be the change.