Thames21 Limited

Thames21 is an environmental charity that works with communities to build climate resilience through the restoration of rivers and wetlands.

Thank you for booking this fantastic event. We look forward to welcoming you. Contact Communications Manager Liz Gyekye at liz.gyekye@thames21.org.uk or on 07597584349 for more info. What to bring:&nbsp;Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Please bring a bottle of water. In the event of poor weather, this activity may need to be rescheduled. We will notify all attendees by phone/email if this occurs. Please check your junk mail for event confirmation emails and other updates. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Join us for a FREE guided walk around Morden Hall Park and take in the fantastic views of the River Wandle. We will start at Morden Station and walk through the park and end up at Colliers Wood Station. Date: Saturday 31st May. Time: 9.30am-10.30amLocation: Meet at Morden Station 9.15am. What 3 Words: ///matter.chew.fool What to bring:&nbsp;Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Please bring a bottle of water. BOOKING ESSENTIAL&nbsp;– please RSVP using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot. In the event of poor weather, this activity may need to be rescheduled. We will notify all attendees by phone/email if this occurs. Please check your junk mail for event confirmation emails and other updates. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk

Morden Hall Park

Thank you for booking for this London Rivers Week 2025 event. We can't wait for you to join us for this special talk with Liz Anderson.

'The Seasonal Thames And Our Wellbeing: An exploration of the moods and landscape of the river through mudlarking and archaeology.' Liz Anderson is a licensed mudlark who has been searching and recording the Tidal Thames for many years. The river is liquid history, rolling back twice a day exposing a range of artefacts and archaeological features from London's rich and complex past. Its landscape is varied; bleak, beautiful, industrial, iconic. Meandering through the bucolic vistas of south west London, the Thames picks up speed as it rolls through the heart of the capital before winding east and spilling out into the estuary. The river is both calm and serene, dark and dangerous. Like us, it is simultaneously strong and fragile; lifting our spirits, energising, thrilling. It has inspired people for centuries. 'The Seasonal Thames And Our Wellbeing' is a personal journey charting a year on London's most famous waterway, a river that belongs to all of us.' Join us for this special London Rivers Week 2025 talk. You are in for a treat. Time: 12pm-1pmDate: Tuesday 3rd June 2025Location: Walbrook Wharf

London Rivers Week 2025 - 'The seasonal Thames and our wellbeing' talk by mudlark Liz Anderson

Walbrook Wharf

Thank you for booking a place at our River Litter Detectives event in front of the Hurlingham Club.&nbsp;We will be meeting at 8.30am at the top of Broomhouse Dock. Google link: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GfCrYBcHtr5xdYcT8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: white;">https://maps.app.goo.gl/GfCrYBcHtr5xdYcT8</a>, What 3 words: ///spoil.search.green We will be bringing all the survey equipment needed, as well as protective gloves to wear.&nbsp;Please wear warm weather appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy. The site can be very muddy to access, so please wear wellies if possible. &nbsp;Please do let us know if you can no longer make the survey by cancelling your place on Plinth, or by replying to this e-mail.&nbsp;I hope you enjoy the survey, Stephanie Fernandes (She/Her)Engagement Officerstephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk07557970812

Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter, plastic items, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. We look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. Both new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. This event is suitable to anyone (over the age of 10 with an adult) who has an interest in plastic pollution or if you want to help monitor and improve the Thames river. This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer</a> Please make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day. If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk

River Litter Detectives - In Front of Hurlingham Club 

Broomhouse Dock

Thank you for signing up to our London Rivers Week 2025 event. We look forward to welcoming you to our event.

Thames21 is collaborating with the National Trust and its Urban Rangers to organise a day of craft activities for children which will involve sitting by the River Wandle and drawing it with paints, crayons and coloured pencils, as part of London Rivers Week 2025. This nature-inspired activity aims to get children to create a bespoke piece of art using wildlife identification kits and get enthused and inspired by the River Wandle and its surrounding ecosystem. All kids will receive a certificate. We are hoping to use the art pieces to make a banner we can display in the park after the event. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome.

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Family Craft and River Dipping Experience Day

Come and clean up Dagenham Brook &amp; Chestnuts Field Wetlands! Join the&nbsp;Friends of Chestnuts Field Group&nbsp;for a community clean-up day to help local wildlife and improve the health of the river. We’ll be&nbsp;picking up litter, clearing debris, and learning about the importance of wetlands for local rivers and ecology. The event will involve working in the river, but if you have&nbsp;mobility or access requirements, we can arrange for you to help&nbsp;along the banks&nbsp;instead-just email&nbsp;<a href="https://mailto:lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(59, 130, 246);">lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can accommodate you. We’ll&nbsp;start at 11 AM and finish around 1 PM&nbsp;(or sooner if we clear all the litter!).&nbsp;Equipment and waders&nbsp;will be provided—please let us know your shoe size when booking so we can prepare the right gear for you. Come along, get stuck in, and help make a difference for your local environment!

Clean Up the River! Chestnuts Field Wetland & Dagenham Brook River Restoration (Copy)

Chestnuts Field is the site of a SuDS in Walthamstow

Chestnuts Field

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk (Copy)

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk (Copy) (Copy)

THAMES21 and Barking &amp; Dagenham Ranger Service conducted six events in 2024 to improve the Gores Brook through Gores Brook Park, tackling the growing threat of Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant.Himalayan Balsam is damaging to our native ecology, both plants, insect, and animals are affected by it. The Brook also suffers from others issues like litter and little public interaction, partly because the invasive balsam is so thick it denies access to the river. We are pleased to announce that we are back with another series of community events to help address the common issues affecting the Gores Brook, and we would like your help. Can you volunteer on the Gores Brook?&nbsp; Our project is aimed to assist local volunteers, empowering them to learn the skills and knowledge required to become involved and maybe even form a local River Action Group for the Gores Brook. These events will focus primarily on the issues affect the Gores Brook Channel but will also incorporate the open spaces through which it travels. This is a planting event: we will be transplanting new plug plants at this event Sedges, Rushes, Iris, and Grasses along the marginal banks so come and help us transform the flora on the Gores Brook! Volunteering activities will range from: <ol><li>Litter picking both in and out the river channel.</li><li>Managing vegetation to improve the range of habitats and open up areas for people to access the river banks.</li><li>Seeding native wildflowers along the banks.</li><li>Habitat creation (hibernaculum's, hard wood deflectors, bird/bat boxes installation).</li><li>Surveying and recording existing species.</li><li>Removing Himalayan Balsam</li></ol> What you need to bring with you: sensible clothes for the weather (warm layers, and a rain jacket if cold/wet, sunscreen/hat if sunny do think about your comfort), please bring a water bottle, and a sandwich or something for lunch, we do stop for a break at 12pm.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).We will provide project information and a health and safety briefing to all volunteers on site.Meeting location will be&nbsp;the entrance to Gores Brook Park next to the brook on Hedgeman's Road you will see a Thames21 van and uniformed staff member. What3 Words location: safety.fell.grow or you can use Google Maps location: 51°32'23.0"N 0°08'29.0"E Nearest postcode: RM9 6HU

Gores Brook Park 

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. We will be at one of our project sites this month. We will be Himalayan Balsam bashing this month.Balsam is an invasive species and we don't want it growing on our river banks because it out completes native plants and increases the risk of bank erosion. Where to meet:TBC - somewhere in the Silk stream catchment, not far from Burnt Oak tube station What to Bring:Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.We will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! Email helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions.Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.&nbsp;This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/</a>

Thank you for booking a place at our event on Friday, 20th November, at Broomhouse Dock.

Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter, plastic items, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. We look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. Both new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. This event is suitable to anyone (over the age of 10 with an adult) who has an interest in plastic pollution or if you want to help monitor and improve the Thames river. This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer</a> Please make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day.If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk

River Litter Detectives - Broomhouse Dock

Dear Volunteer, Thank you for signing up to volunteer for the Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal Event.You have now been registered for this event, if you are unable to attend please do cancel your booking on the same page you booked on by, this allows someone else to take your place if this event is fully booked.Please do not phone Michael in the hour leading up to this event as he will be driving to the event location, if you can't make it last min just send a text, thank you.Please bring some water for yourself, something to eat for lunch and wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. We look forward to seeing you on the day. Kind regardsThames21 River Restoration Team

THAMES21 are back! Continuing the successful toe-boarding removal on the Dollis Brook.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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:<ol><li>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.</li><li>Take part in a unique activity to help re-wild the banks of the Dollis Brook and take part in environmental clean-up work.</li><li>Learn how and why Thames21 and other organisation are working to restore our Rivers and Waterways, and why we want your help.</li><li>Help stabilise banks that might possibly be at risk of erosion by planting native species or installing coir matting.</li><li>Help us survey for various species, non-native and any possible rarer native species.</li><li>Help remove any Himalayan balsam that is present before toe-boarding is removed, to help limit any spreading of invasive species.</li></ol> 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 &amp; 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″WTime: 10am – 2pm - We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal PHASE 2

This is a park open space in the borough of Barnet, toilets are available at the underground station on the platforms.

Brook Farm Open Space 

Join us for a wonderful day of creativity and nature at Chestnuts Field Wetlands with Thames 21 and High 5 Workshops! Whether you're a pro artist or a complete beginner, this relaxed sketching session is the perfect chance to explore the beauty of the ponds and the nearby Dagenhambrook.&nbsp; What to bring: we will be providing materials but please bring&nbsp;your own if you desire. We will be sketching from picnic blankets on the&nbsp;ground so please bring a little cushion if you want to be more comfortable.&nbsp; Let’s unwind, create, and connect with the natural world together! Access Information:Some parts of the walk will be on unpaved terrain, and the site may be muddy, so please wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. We will also be crossing roads when traveling between the parks, so care is advised. There are disabled loos located at the Town Hall but as we are doing a circuit, they will not always be nearby. If you have any specific access requirements or questions, please contact Lula at lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk in advance so we can make necessary adjustments to ensure the event is accessible for everyone. Come along to learn, connect, and celebrate the importance of our local green spaces. We look forward to seeing you there!

The site of a SuDS in Walthamstow behind Walthamstow Town Hall

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Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. We will be at one of our project sites this month. Activities include litter picking, vegetation management, planting trees, or a mixtures of all - come back later to see what we will be doing! Where to meet:TBC What to Bring:Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.We will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! Email helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions.Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.&nbsp;This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/</a>

Action for Silk Stream - River Action day

Thank you for booking for this event, if you are unable to make this event, please could you let us know so that we don't wait for late arrivals too long at the start of the events.If you require help with anything or are having trouble finding us please call the project officer Michael O'Neill on 07597584363.Kind regards

Volunteering some time for wetland habitat maintenance is a valuable way to help the environment and safeguard fragile ecosystems. Wetlands are crucial for biodiversity and play important roles in purifying water, controlling floods, and storing carbon.&nbsp;It's not only beneficial for theenvironment but also a rewarding way to connectwith nature and benefit your local community.Your efforts can help protect andpreserve these vital ecosystems for future generations.&nbsp;We have Thames21 staff-supported events on the Fridays indicated. If youwould like to volunteer, please book and come down. We supply a full rangeof kit, including waders and tools, enabling you to take part in all thedifferent kinds of habitat management work we do. This includes cutting Reed to maintain open water, maintain plantdiversity and prevent drying out. Also pruning work to maintain pathways,pollarding Sallows (trimming small trees), and some litter picking duties.&nbsp;You will need work clothes, adequate sun/rain shower protection and any food and drink required. As it is wild land there are no toilet facilities on site and the nearest are at shops in CrayfordTown Centre about 10-15 minutes away. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.&nbsp;The event starts at 10.30am but please arrive at 10am to get kitted up and briefed at the meeting point, which is by the steps near Thames Rd on By-way 105 (what3words location: dome.silly.above). Near the bridge the crosses the river Cray on Thames Road. Please contact Michael O’Neill &lt;<a style="color: black;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:Michael.ONeill@thames21.org.uk">Michael.ONeill@thames21.org.uk</a>&gt; / 07597 584 363 tocheck details if you are unsure of anything. You can just turn up, but if youarrive after the start time we may be out of sight, if this happens please callMichael's mobile. Formal finish time around 2p.m., but everyone is free to gowhenever they need to.&nbsp;Chris Rose. Volunteer Site Manager.

Thames Road Wetland - Habitat Maintenance

Thames Road Wetland

Hello,&nbsp;Thank you for booking your place at our River Litter Detectives event on 20th December. We're looking forward to seeing you there, and will talk you through the survey method on the day.&nbsp;Please meet me at Limekiln Dock, entrance off Three Colt Street <a href="https://url6.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1qfFyb-0002n4-3S&amp;d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1694334600%2F1qfFyb-0002n4-3S%7Cin6r%7C57e1b682%7C28641758%7C14349938%7C64FD80C1C225CA3B76220FD95E0577CF&amp;o=%2Fphto%3A%2Fgtsplo.%2Fmasg%2Fgg8g6h8eKw9YiAeqy&amp;s=kgniwmzJX-6b99zY0KbdlkVlDc0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>; press the trade button on the key pad to open the gate. Please meet at 10:00am ready for a health and safety briefing, we are aiming to wrap up at around 12:00pm.&nbsp;We will be bringing all the survey equipment you need, including gloves. Please note, we do not provide footwear. The foreshore can be quite uneven there, so please wear sturdy boots, and weather appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting muddy.&nbsp;Looking forward to seeing what we find! Samantha DhedhiThames Programme Engagement Officerfelicity.rhdoes@thames21.org.uk07743 944560

Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter, plastic items, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. We look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. Both new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. This event is suitable to anyone (over the age of 10 with an adult) who has an interest in plastic pollution or if you want to help monitor and improve the Thames river. This is an event designed for the community, to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer</a> Please make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day.If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: access to this site involves climbing a short ladder, or climbing over a flood wall. Volunteers with limited mobility may find this challenging. Please contact Steph if you would like to know more about this.

Limekiln Dock

Thank you for booking with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our event.

We enjoyed it so much last year that the Annual Osun River Ritual organisers and Thames21 are again inviting you to this special tribute to the river goddess Mama Osun. This event is part of the celebration for London Rivers Week. Osun is the river deity (Orisa) of sweet waters. She is the symbol of abundance, beauty, creativity, fertility, joy, love, sensuality and so much more. The Ifa tradition of the Yoruba, from which she stems, acknowledges her importance to the environment and human life. Without her, nothing can be produced, nothing grows or is reproduced, since she represents the force of nature that expresses creativity, nurture and divine love. The River Thames, into which flows the Wandle River where we usually celebrate Mama Osun, is constantly bombarded with toxic waste. Wet wipes, plastic bottles and several other hazardous items are thrown into the river every single day. This is a violation of the sacredness of water and therefore of Mama Osun. All indigenous communities have sacred symbols and rituals that promote harmony with our environment. It is our collective responsibility to embrace this harmony by celebrating and preserving our rivers. You are invited to celebrate Mama Osun as a symbol of our life and love for our environment. We will gather at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGs9pt5Dm7uCVUhn6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St Mary's Church, Battersea</a> do a brief clean up, followed by a communal and collective offering of the dainties she adores. This is a wonderful therapeutic and feel good experience - bring the family, children (big and small) would love it! Her favourite items (ebos), which you can bring to add to the collective offering include:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Light coloured fruits (melons, mangos, tangerines, bananas, golden delicious apples, etc)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Honey, sweets (unwrapped) and Brown sugar (even molasses), sweet biscuits·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sweet drinks, sweet, sensual fragrance (incense)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;coconuts, nuts, pumpkins, pumpkin seeds,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;flowers (yellow and white, especially) (lots of flowers)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shells·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;plantain, sweet potato, cornmeal and sweet corn Please note the above is not exhaustive. Also, you do not need to bring all, but what you would like to add to the collective offering. You may wish to make your own personal offering to the river.*Bring any kind of musical instruments (bells, especially), to call on the river goddess during the offering. What to wearWe all wear white or yellow or both in her honour (yes even to do a clean up!) She is always stunning looking, which is why we keep her sacred waters pristine too.NOTE: you will be provided with clean-up equipment (boots, gloves, bags, etc.) but you MUST CONFIRM that you will be attending so we have enough supply. Where to meetWe meet just at the slipway immediately next to <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGs9pt5Dm7uCVUhn6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St Mary's Church, Battersea</a>: look for the&nbsp;Thames21 vehicle. Full address is The Moorings, Battersea Church Rd, London SW11 3NA. Buses 170, 19, 49, 639 and 670&nbsp;will take you there. Date: Sunday 1st June TimeAssemble at 12:30pmIf you'd like to know more about Osun, there are plenty of resources online about her, but do check out the links below. Any questions, do contact us. We look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you. &nbsp;Do bring enough water and wear appropriate clothing to accommodate for the weather.*** Please arrive at 12:30pm to grab equipment and hear the health and safety advice.***If you have any queries, please get in touch with Matt Dawson at matt.dawson@thames21.org.uk. Please view more info here: https://youtu.be/9ofmMGrJ-F0?si=pcTV8tp0rtcQRFao

London Rivers Week 2025: Honouring Mama Osun

Battersea Bridge

💦🐚Join Thames21 and mudlark Lara Maiklem for a London Rivers Week walk on the Thames foreshore. We’ll meet outside The Banker pub on the 6th&nbsp;of June at 4pm and head east towards London Bridge.&nbsp; ⬇️ Learn more about Lara:Lara is a licensed Mudlark with 20 years of experience searching the Thames. In that time she has amassed a collection of unusual lost and discarded objects, including an Iron Age pot, Roman hair pins, a medieval pilgrim badge, Tudor shoes, 17th century children’s toys, scores of buttons, hundreds of clay pipes and even a glass eye. She began posting on social media in 2012 and her first book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/mudlarking-9781408889237/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--tec-color-link-primary);">Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames</a>&nbsp;was published by Bloomsbury in 2019. It became an instant&nbsp;Sunday Times Bestseller, Radio 4 Book of the Week and it won the Indie Award for Non-Fiction 2020. Lara has written on Mudlarking for the&nbsp;Guardian, the&nbsp;Telegraph, the&nbsp;Financial Times&nbsp;and&nbsp;Spectator&nbsp;magazine. She wrote a short mudlarking series for BBC Radio, has appeared many times on national and international television and radio, and has even done a TED Talk. In 2019 she was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and in 2020 she became an Associate Brother of the Artworker’s Guild. You can join her on social media @LondonMudlark (Facebook and Twitter) and @London.Mudlark (Instagram). &nbsp;🥾Please ensure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather-appropriate clothing for the day.📧If you have any questions, please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk

London Rivers Week 2025: a walk with Lara Maiklem

Join Thames21 and mudlark Lara Maiklem for a London Rivers Week walk on the Thames foreshore on the 6th of June at 4pm. We'll be meeting outside the The Banker pub and head east towards London Bridge. Learn more about Lara: Lara is a licensed Mudlark with 20 years of experience searching the Thames. In that time she has amassed a collection of unusual lost and discarded objects, including an Iron Age pot, Roman hair pins, a medieval pilgrim badge, Tudor shoes, 17th century children’s toys, scores of buttons, hundreds of clay pipes and even a glass eye. She began posting on social media in 2012 and her first book,&nbsp;<a href="https://url6.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1tgN94-000000041ct-3KYy&amp;d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1738929600%2F1tgN94-000000041ct-3KYy%7Cin6i%7C57e1b682%7C28641758%7C14349938%7C67A5F78EE5B926B7108804E924CD546A&amp;o=%2Fphtw%3A%2Fwtsslw.uombboucry%2Fm%2Fk.oilmugrknda88-9840871~392t%23%3A%3A1%2Fc%3DexiesrtDeoptt%26txin0r%3DLa%252Maa0eika%252hlmu0s%25ecor2s%2C0d%25thei2tt0s%252os%252l0y0wf%252oas.efil02%25&amp;s=a5B1k98D8uTlr8znvrY7B-FiLWg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(76, 76, 76); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames</a>&nbsp;was published by Bloomsbury in 2019. It became an instant&nbsp;Sunday Times Bestseller, Radio 4 Book of the Week and it won the Indie Award for Non-Fiction 2020. Lara has written on Mudlarking for the&nbsp;Guardian, the&nbsp;Telegraph, the&nbsp;Financial Times&nbsp;and&nbsp;Spectator magazine, she wrote a short mudlarking series for BBC Radio, she has appeared many times on national and international television and radio, and has even done a TED Talk. In 2019 she was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and in 2020 she became an Associate Brother of the Artworker’s Guild. You can join her on social media @LondonMudlark (Facebook and Twitter) and @London.Mudlark (Instagram). Please wear appropriate weather clothing and sturdy footwear (wellies or boots).

Banker pub

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. We will be Himalayan Balsam bashing this month! Where to meet:TBC but it will be somewhere along the Silk Stream What to Bring:Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.We will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! Email helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions.Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.&nbsp;This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/</a>

Hello, Thank you for booking a place at our upcoming litter survey event on Tuesday 19th November at 9:30am.&nbsp; I look forward to seeing you there. Please meet me next to Poplar Rowing Club at 9:30am on Tuesday. Google link <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNAaouepzSYZX5147" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. The site is a short walk from Island Gardens DLR station. Please wear warm weather appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy. The site can be very muddy, please wear sturdy waterproof boots or wellies.I will be bringing litter picking equipment and safety gloves. Please let me know by reply to this e-mail if you can no longer attend. Best wishes, Samantha DhedhiThames Programme Engagement OfficerConnecting you with your riverM&nbsp;&nbsp;07743 944560| W&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.thames21.org.uk</a>

Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter, plastic items, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. We look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. Both new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. This event is suitable to anyone (over the age of 10 with an adult) who has an interest in plastic pollution or if you want to help monitor and improve the Thames river. Please make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day. This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/</a> If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk

River Litter Detectives - Poplar Rowing Club

Poplar Rowing Club 

Come join us this half term holiday for FREE activities at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre. These activities are part of the Action for Silk Stream project who are working in partnership with the Canal &amp; River Trust Community Roots Project (Brent) and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery. Morning activities 10.30am - 12pmAfternoon activities 1pm-2.30pm Morning: Reservoir Explorers - Join us for a short walk to the reservoir where we will identify trees, feed the water birds, plant art using water colour paper and plant art butterfliesAfternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives beneath in the wondrous water environment at the Education Centre in our pond dipping adventure. Also join us indoors for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 If you also want to book for the afternoon please go here so we have you registered for both:Booking link for morning activities: <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/s8qdgzD0Tf6AkQ8lxCv7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let's go Wild at the Welsh Harp - Thames21 Limited</a>Please register on Plinth to book your child tickets, no need to book for adults.To book multiple child tickets, book your first one, then add a person to book another child.If you need to cancel your booking, log into Plinth, go to My Account, My Bookings and cancel. Further info:<ul><li>An adult must attend &amp; supervise children throughout activities.</li><li>You only need to reserve one ticket per child and no need to print, we have your details once you book.</li><li>Places are limited and booking is essential, please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.</li><li>Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes that may get dirty as we will be walking on woodland pathways. Please bring a waterproof jacket if it is forecast to rain.</li><li>All tools and gloves provided for Help the Woods activity.</li></ul> Location:Meet at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NrbYN5xAKd3zFyRp7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps link</a>)Birchen Grove, NW9 8RY. Follow the signs towards the Birchen Grove Garden Centre.The postcode covers a large area so please use the Google Maps link or the What3Words link below.What3Words location: <a href="https://what3words.com/woof.charm.visits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">///woof.charm.visits</a>&nbsp;Any Questions? Deb Frankiewicz, Welsh Harp Environmental Education CentreEmail: <a href="mailto:welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk</a>Ph: 07711 701 694&nbsp;Helen Cardy, Action for Silk StreamEmail: Helen.Cardy@thames21.org.ukPh: 07743 927799

Welsh Harp Environment Education Centre

Date: 31st May 2025Time: 10:00 - 12:00Location: Bostall Woods Rangers Compound (SE2 0AY)<a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B028'52.9%22N+0%C2%B006'51.4%22E/@51.4813598,0.1136223,102m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x47d8af237f10ada7:0x14f9689fc2cb4597!2sBostall+Woods!8m2!3d51.4821117!4d0.1099654!16s%2Fg%2F12h2qtrdv!3m3!8m2!3d51.481359!4d0.114266?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps</a><a href="https://what3words.com/cowboy.intro.string" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What3words</a> - ///cowboy.intro.stringContact: Toby (07968 805751 // toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk) Join Thames21 and the Friends of Bostall Heath and Woods for a leisurely walk through Bostall Woods. This is a chance to discover the beauty of the woods as well as the problems it faces. The Wickham Valley Watercourse runs along the foot of the woodlands and has been the source of flooding issues in the past. It is the focus of the Greenwich Natural Flood Management Project being run by Greenwich Council and Thames21. We will be discussing the plans for this project which include regular monitoring of the river, and woodland management techniques to help reduce flooding by storing water in the woods. We will also talk about the work being done by the Friends of Bostall Heath and Woods. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits after the walk. Don’t forget to wear suitable footwear and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Bostall Woods Rangers Compound

<h3>Would you like to be able to identify the vital signs of a river and understand how to ‘health check’ your local river?</h3> Join Thames21 for our one-day Vital Signs for Healthy Rivers Training Course on the River Ravensbourne at Brookmill Park on 21st May. This course offers an introduction into what makes a river healthy with a focus on the physical processes and structure of a river and the functional habitat that the river and its surrounding area provides. 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. <h3>Date:</h3>Wednesday 21st May<h3> </h3><h3>Times:</h3>10am - 12:30pm: classroom session in a room at The Brookmill Pub12:30pm - 1:30pm: lunch1:30pm - 3pm: we'll be putting on waders and walking through the River Ravensbourne at Brookmill Park to have a closer look at some of the vital signs of a healthy river <h3>Locations:</h3>The Brookmill Pub, 65 Cranbrook Rd, London SE8 4EJBrookmill Park, Brookmill Road, directly opposite the pub <h3>Contact:</h3>For further details, please contact Sam Bentley-Toonsam.bentley-toon@thames21.org.uk0759 7579 869 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.

Vital Signs for Healthy Rivers Training - River Ravensbourne

This Great Big Green Week, take action to help your local rivers and streeams! We need your help to manage Himalayan Balsam along the Gallos Brook. This invasive plant spreads easily along riverbanks, outcompeting native plants and destabilising the banks, causing erosion. Hand pulling is the best way to tackle this problem plant and we will do this from the bank and from in the river channel, wearing waders. Please wear outdoor footwear with a good grip, and bring wellies and gardening gloves if you have them. Other equipment (waders, bouyancy aids, more pairs of gloves) will be provided. The meeting point is Islip Village Hall, from where we will walk down to the site (~5 minutes). Please arrive promptly for your session so you can take part in the safety briefing. Pre booking is essential for health and safety reasons. Any under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available at Field House, Lower Street. Toilets are available at the back of the Church and at Field House Look forward to seeing you there!

Islip Village Hall

THAMES21 are back! Continuing the successful toe-boarding removal on the Dollis Brook.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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:<ol><li>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.</li><li>Take part in a unique activity to help re-wild the banks of the Dollis Brook and take part in environmental clean-up work. </li><li>Learn how and why Thames21 and other organisation are working to restore our Rivers and Waterways, and why we want your help.</li><li>Help stabilise banks that might possibly be at risk of erosion by planting native species or installing coir matting.</li><li>Help us survey for various species, non-native and any possible rarer native species.</li><li>Help remove any Himalayan balsam that is present before toe-boarding is removed, to help limit any spreading of invasive species.</li></ol> 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 &amp; 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″WTime: 10am – 2pm - We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

Come join us this half term holiday for FREE activities at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre. These activities are part of the Action for Silk Stream project who are working in partnership with the Canal &amp; River Trust Community Roots Project (Brent) and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery. Morning activities 10.30am - 12pmAfternoon activities 1pm-2.30pm Morning: Reservoir Explorers - Join us for a short walk to the reservoir where we will identify trees, feed the water birds, plant art using water colour paper and plant art butterflies Afternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives beneath in the wondrous water environment at the Education Centre in our pond dipping adventure. Also join us indoors for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 If you also want to book for the afternoon please go here so we have you registered for both:Booking link for afternoon activities: <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/h5znx75XREmGhni8a7Gw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let's go Wild at the Welsh Harp - Thames21 Limited</a>Please register on Plinth to book your child tickets, no need to book for adults.To book multiple child tickets, book your first one, then add a person to book another child.If you need to cancel your booking, log into Plinth, go to My Account, My Bookings and cancel. Further info:<ul><li>An adult must attend &amp; supervise children throughout activities.</li><li>You only need to reserve one ticket per child and no need to print, we have your details once you book.</li><li>Places are limited and booking is essential, please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.</li><li>Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes that may get dirty as we will be walking on woodland pathways. Please bring a waterproof jacket if it is forecast to rain.</li><li>All tools and gloves provided for Help the Woods activity.</li></ul> Location:Meet at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NrbYN5xAKd3zFyRp7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps link</a>)Birchen Grove, NW9 8RY. Follow the signs towards the Birchen Grove Garden Centre.The postcode covers a large area so please use the Google Maps link or the What3Words link below.What3Words location: <a href="https://what3words.com/woof.charm.visits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">///woof.charm.visits</a>&nbsp;Any Questions? Deb Frankiewicz, Welsh Harp Environmental Education CentreEmail: <a href="mailto:welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk</a>Ph: 07711 701 694&nbsp;Helen Cardy, Action for Silk StreamEmail: Helen.Cardy@thames21.org.ukPh: 07743 927799

This Great Big Green Week, take action to help your local rivers and streeams! We need your help to manage Himalayan Balsam along the Gallos Brook. This invasive plant spreads easily along riverbanks, outcompeting native plants and destabilising the banks, causing erosion. Hand pulling is the best way to tackle this problem plant and we will do this from the bank and from in the river channel, wearing waders. Please wear outdoor footwear with a good grip, and bring wellies and gardening gloves if you have them. Other equipment (waders, bouyancy aids, more pairs of gloves) will be provided. The meeting point is Islip Village Hall, from where we will walk down to the site (~5 minutes). Please arrive promptly for your session so you can take part in the safety briefing. Pre-booking is essential for health and safety reasons. Any under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available at Field House, Lower Street. Toilets are available at the back of the Church and at Field House. Look forward to seeing you there!

Come and join us for a practical wetland maintenance session in Memorial Park! ﻿We'll be removing excess reeds and learning about how to manage wetland vegetation to keep this important habitat healthy. It's a great chance to get hands-on with conservation while discovering more about your local environment. We'll be providing all the equipment you'll need, including waders - please let us know your shoe size when you sign up so we can make sure we've got the right gear for you. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting a bit muddy, as we'll be working in and around the wetlands. If you have any mobility requirements but would still like to take part, we can arrange alternative tasks - just email &nbsp;<a href="https://mailto:lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(59, 130, 246);">lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk</a> to let us know how we can help. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a seasoned conservation volunteer or completely new to this kind of work. We'll be starting at 11am and finishing around 1pm, depending on how much we get done. Come along and help us look after this special part of Memorial Park! Come along, get stuck in, and help make a difference for your local environment!

Memorial Park

Thank you for booking your place at our River Litter Detectives event. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions in the mean-time, please contact: stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk.

Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter, plastic items, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. We look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. Both new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. We will be carrying out this River Litter Detectives session at Queenhithe. We are aware that Queenhithe is a specially protected area, and we have permission to be there. Please note that access to this site is a little challenging, requiring climbing a step-ladder, and over a wall. If you would like any further information about this, please contact stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk. This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer</a> Please make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day.If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk.

Thames21 Limited

Thames21 Limited

Gores Brook River Enhancement Events

Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal PHASE 2

Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal PHASE 2

Thames Road Wetland - Habitat Maintenance

River Litter Detectives - Broomhouse Dock

Vital Signs for Healthy Rivers Training - River Ravensbourne

Clean Up the River! Chestnuts Field Wetland & Dagenham Brook River Restoration (Copy)

River Litter Detectives - In Front of Hurlingham Club

Let's go Wild at the Welsh Harp

Let's go Wild at the Welsh Harp

Action for Silk Stream - River Action day

River Litter Detectives - Poplar Rowing Club

Memorial Park Wetland Improvement Day

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk (Copy)

London Rivers Week 2025: Morden Hall Park Walk (Copy) (Copy)