Understanding Urban Rivers Training Course

Would you like to be able to identify the signs of a healthy river?

Join us as we journey through the evolution of a river, from source to mouth. We will cover key concepts that explore the physical characteristics and functioning of river systems.

You will gain an understanding of the importance of protecting the ecology and natural processes of a river system while learning about some of the negative impacts rivers are facing and the consequences these can have.

This course provides foundational knowledge and is compulsory if you want to attend our Introduction to River Restoration course.

When:

Friday 18th September 2026

Where:

Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7HA

Times:

10:00 - 14:00: Classroom session at Blue Garage

14:00 - 16:00: Site visit and Ravensbourne River health assessment

This course is free and open to anyone aged 18 and over. If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian in order to attend.

Contact:

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

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.