Over the last 16 years FOPP has held events in the park, including walks, picnics and fun days. With local young people, we have built a wooden Henge, a space where people can sit and reflect and look at the beautiful park. During all our events we have consulted local people on how they view the park and how they would like it to develop in the future. Many people told us how important the green space of Princes Park was to them and how lovely it had been in their childhood. Happily, the Friends group has several members who are very knowledgeable about wildlife and work with trees on a regular basis. So, over the years, as well as organising wildlife walks in the park, we have taken an active role in improving the park environment and ensuring it is a beautiful and peaceful place for people to rest and play and to enjoy fresh air and nature.
Thirteen years ago, therefore, we started a rolling plan to plant and care for trees within the park and to improve and create new habitats for wildlife. Crucially we work closely with the City Council’s Liverpool Street Scene Ltd (in previous years, Glendale), the City Council's green-space maintenance contractors, who have encouraged and supported our work. We hold regular tree and wildlife walks for local people to enjoy. 30-40 people regularly take part in our planting and tree work.