Chair’s report 2026
2025/6 could best be described as a crisis year for CREOS, with challenges both for the committee and for the nature of the open space itself.
Flowering hollies
Holly (Ilex aquilifolium) is our only evergreen native flowering plant tree.
Rats
There have been concerns about an increase in rats on the CREOS paths this spring.
May conservation day
Our next conservation day takes place on Sunday 17th May.
April conservation day
Our next conservation day will be on Sunday 19th April.
CREOS seeks a new Treasurer
Our Treasurer has recently resigned and we are therefore seeking a new Treasurer to take over at the earliest opportunity.
Georgians planning application
A new planning application has been submitted by the Georgians Tennis Club at Crouch End Playing Fields.
March conservation day
Our next conservation day takes place on Sunday 15th March. Meet in the Hanley car park at 11am.
Winter plants
Despite being in the middle of a wet winter, it is pleasing to see plant life thriving near the entrance to the CREOS woodland walks.
January conservation day
Our first conservation day in the New Year will be held on Sunday 25th January, starting at the slightly earlier time of 10.30am.