THAMES21 are back! Continuing the successful toe-boarding removal on the Dollis Brook.   

We will be starting Phase 2 of the project on the 25th September 2024.

We will be finishing the last section in Brook Farm Open Space, then we will be moving downstream through Whetstone Stray.

Do you have time to volunteer?

As before there are many tasks that we need help with on this project, the tasks will be working with staff to help remove the toe-boarding and to clear the waste created to a collection point, so a reasonable level of fitness is required for this event, and isn't suitable for under 16's.

Volunteer tasks on the day will consist of:

1. Thames21 staff will be removing the toe-boarding with manual “Hi-lift jacks” from the Dollis Brook, we need volunteers help to both learn the methodology and assist if comfortable to do so, with drilling, fixing lifting blocks, working the jacks, and moving the timbers once freed.
2. Take part in a unique activity to help re-wild the banks of the Dollis Brook and take part in environmental clean-up work.
3. Learn how and why Thames21 and other organisation are working to restore our Rivers and Waterways, and why we want your help.
4. Help stabilise banks that might possibly be at risk of erosion by planting native species or installing coir matting.
5. Help us survey for various species, non-native and any possible rarer native species.
6. Help remove any Himalayan balsam that is present before toe-boarding is removed, to help limit any spreading of invasive species.

What you need to bring with you: sensible clothes for the weather (warm layers, and a rain jacket if cold, sunscreen if sunny do think about your comfort), please bring a water bottle, and a sandwich or something for lunch, alternatively there are shops on Totteridge Lane near the site.

We will provide all the require kit you need for the event, such as waders, tools, PPE, and refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits to all volunteers).

Time: 10am – 2pm - We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

We will provide project information and a health and safety briefing to all volunteers on site.

Time: 10am – 2pm - We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

Meeting location will be the large open paved area at the park entrance to Brook Farm Open Space on Totteridge Lane, 63 meters from Totteridge & Whetstone Station, Nearest postcode N20 9QX, What3words location: lower.traded.bonds, Grid reference TQ 26065 93951, Lat/Long: 51°37′49″N , 000°10′48″W

Time: 10am – 2pm - We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.