Introduction to River Restoration training course

Do you want to get more involved in river restoration in London?

In this course you will learn about river restoration techniques and their application in real-world situations through a mix of classroom and outdoor learning. We’ll cover how to plan a river restoration project and look at some case studies of completed projects in London.  

Please note, Understanding Urban Rivers provides necessary foundational knowledge for this course. You must complete Understanding Urban Rivers before you do Introduction to River Restoration.

This course is delivered as part of EMPOWER Rivers.

When:

Thursday 16th April, 2026

Where:

Chingford Station Community Hub, Chingford Station, Station Road, E4 6AL (to the left of the Station entrance)

Times:

10:00 - 14:00: classroom session at Chingford Station Community Hub

14:00 - 16:30: site visit and identifying river restoration opportunities

Contact:

For further details, please contact Issy Petersen-Adams (issy.petersen-adams@thames21.org.uk, 07739627665)

This course is free and open to anyone aged 18 and over. 16 and 17 year olds may also attend but must be accompanied by an adult.

If you have any specific access requirements please get in touch and we will do our best to make the event as accessible as possible.