Thames21 is working to restore Chiswick Eyot. Information about the day:<ul><li>Volunteer and help us to stabilise the island from further erosion and enhance the island for wildlife</li><li>Tasks include repairing the banks using willow spiling techniques, marginal planting, scrub removal, tree pruning, litter clearance and invasive plant removal</li><li>All welcome, all equipment provided, just wear old clothes and bring lots of enthusiasm.&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Address: Chiswick Eyot, London W4 2PR</li></ul> Contact Vic if you have any questions.vic.richardson@thames21.org.uk07973 442219

London Rivers Week 2026: Chiswick Eyot Conservation

Chiswick Eyot

Thames21 Limited

Thank you for booking a place at our event in front of the Hurlingham Club at&nbsp;Broomhouse Dock. We will send out more details closer to the event date.

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="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); 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 get in touch with Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk

River Litter Detectives - In Front of Hurlingham Club

Broomhouse Dock

How well do you know your local river? Join us in Harvington Woods as part of London Rivers Week to get to know the River Beck. Meet the team who have worked to restore the woodland, see what lives in the River Beck through our pond dipping session and see if you can beat our boat racing leaderboard! Tea, coffees and a lavish array of biscuits will also be on offer :) Where to meet:Beckenham Beach, Harvington Woods (look for blue Thames 21 marquee)What 3 Words: richer.scar.spellNearest train - Beckenham Junction/Eden Park Email charlie.southard@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.

London Rivers Week 2026: Family friendly activities on River Beck 

Woodland in Bromley, managed by idverde. This woodland is part of the River Beck Project

Harvington Wood

Thanks for booking. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this exciting event.

Celebrate London Rivers Week with a refreshing guided walk led by Toni-Ann Murphy, founder of&nbsp;outdoor community group <a href="https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1w54Ah-000000002zj-38qg&amp;d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1774368000%2F1w54Ah-000000002zj-38qg%7Cin41e%7C57e1b682%7C28641758%7C14349938%7C69C2B4FF6D251067CA4F14E61B6796B4&amp;o=%2Fphtw%3A%2Fwtsgow.achrtucassmp.ocm%2F&amp;s=9AfKaZ8AZq6_JfKxpF0_kN_B2iM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Touch Grass CIC</a>. Join us for a leisurely stroll from Hammersmith Underground Station to the beautiful London Wetland Centre, taking in scenic stretches of the Thames Path along the way. Date: Saturday 23rd MayTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmDifficulty: LeisurelyBring: Please be prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes, healthy snacks and plenty of water. Toilets will be available at Hammersmith Underground station. We’ll meet just outside Hammersmith Tube Station, cross the bridge, and follow the river toward our final destination at the Wetland Centre. There will be a short refreshment break during the walk. Feel free to bring a picnic, or pick up drinks, ice creams, and snacks from the café on site. A perfect way to connect with nature, meet like-minded people, and enjoy one of London’s most scenic riverside routes.

London Rivers Week 2026: Hammersmith to Nature - A Relaxed Thames Path Walk

Hammersmith Underground Station

OverviewKicking off London Rivers Week, Thames21 will be going on a river walking adventure with artist Remiiya Badru from King Edward Memorial Park, in Wapping, and concluding at Blackfriars, prior to the unveiling of a new artwork in a new exciting space developed for the public realm.&nbsp;On our journey we will be exploring key landmarks along this stretch of river from London’s oldest pub and Captain Kidd, key bridges and crossings plus some of the lesser known stories of our social geographies, communities and industrial history. This multisensorial walk will also embody an opportunity to connect to the river as nature for our wellbeing as a sanctuary of sustenance. We will be weaving our way through a number of timelines through witnessing infrastructural and environmental changes. How do we see the river for the future? 📏 Distance: ~4.8 km (3 miles)📍 Route: We will meet at the new Tideway site at King Edward Memorial Park finishing at the new Tideway riverside public realm at Blackfriars. <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kh9npQvDVZAkFMVt8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Click here</a> to view the route we will follow.🕒 Duration: ~2 plus hours (give or take depending on pace &amp; breaks)&nbsp;👟 Terrain: Flat riverside paths — nice for walking and talking&nbsp; Artist Bio:Remiiya Badru is a multi-interdisciplinary artist, whose practice centres on sharing her river-walking adventures through research-informed multimedia artwork and social engagement. She seeks to undertake a multi-layered exploration of the River Thames’ forever changing palette of colour, sight, scent, sound and story, but also its silences, omissions and hidden histories of people and place.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her walking practice, Badru seeks to commune with and responding to the river as a timeless resource from a multi-sensorial perspective, entering an immersive and embodied meditation in motion. She externalises these experiences through mapping, wayfinding and placemaking. The stories that Badru seeks to uncover relate to the river as a witness to infrastructural change and flux, particularly in relation to memory, colonial and post-colonial histories, pre- and post-industrial change, heritage, natural and man-made environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her work continues to be navigated by&nbsp;Timehri, her model ship who is in fact simultaneously her ‘navigator’ and ‘anchoress’ who continues to guide Badru in her travels along the river and associated bodies of water. Together they navigate these embodiments of water as ‘liquid history flowing as a continuum which synchronises the past, present and future that connects all of us as a global conduit that carries our stories.’ All U18s must be accompanied by an adult.

London Rivers Week 2026: Tidal Tales - Walking Through Flux & Flow

King Edward Memorial Park

More than just a landmark, the River Thames has been a water source for Londoners for two millennia; its tides have dictated the shape of the city and the reach of its trade. To walk its banks with a camera is to document the history of the capital. Join us for a free curated photo walk along the Thames, where documentary maker Gemma Duncan, together with mudlarks Jessica Forde and Lesley McDonnell, will walk you past historical ‘destinations’ and introduce basic photography composition to spark the creativity behind your next shot. Starting at the medieval entrance to Old London Bridge, we’ll cross the river and walk the Southbank, stopping at meeting points along the way. At each stop, you’ll hear about London’s medieval ‘living’ bridge, Roman London, the global trade of the 18th–19th centuries, Frost Fairs, and stories of the river that has shaped London so much. Between each meeting point, you’ll have free rein to snap away, capturing whatever might inspire you. You’ll be given a map before the walk, so you’ll know when and where to regroup at the next meeting point. Just as the River Thames has evolved, so has photography. We encourage all mediums, whether you shoot on 35mm film, a pinhole camera, a modern DSLR, or even a toy camera. After the event, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your favourite photo to the Thames21 team to be featured in a showcase of the river's history. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a photographer with an interest in history, come and capture this historic river through a new lens.&nbsp;What to bring:● Weather-Ready Gear: This is London! Please bring a waterproof jacket and a protective cover (or a simple plastic bag) for your camera in case of rain.● Comfortable Footwear: We will be walking on a mix of pavement and historic, often uneven ground.● Snacks and Water: While there will be places along the Southbank to get supplies, bring some snacks along if you want something close to hand.If any questions in advance, please contact Gemma on gemmaduncan.film@gmail.com.&nbsp;Meeting point: Lower Thames St, London - EC3R 6DN

London Rivers Week 2026: Liquid History - A Photowalk

Church of St Magnus-the-Martyr

Join a community listening walk that traces the Thames riverside from Rotherhithe to Deptford as part of London Rivers Week 2026. Move your body, listen to your surroundings, and meet new people. A soundwalk is, as Hildegard Westerkamp described in 1974, “any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment.” More recently, writers such as Allie Martin and ameia camielle smith have reimagined soundwalking as a decolonial practice that we can use to reconnect with our environment. What to expect: As a group, we’ll walk at a gentle pace, tuning into the layers of sound that shape the Thames path, from the obvious to the overlooked. Soundwalking is an opportunity to slow down and share the experience of deep listening in community. afromerm will guide the group, offering prompts along the way, whether it’s listening for specific sounds, trying to listen in silence, or discussing observations with the group. Meeting point to be confirmed nearer the event. What to wear: anything comfortable/weather appropriate + comfortable shoes you can walk in for an extended period. What to bring: a bottle of water and, if you like, a sound recording device (voice notes on a phone work well). <a href="https://www.instagram.com/afromerm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">afromerm</a> is a sound artist and composer from South London. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult.

London Rivers Week 2026: River soundwalk led by afromerm 

Join a free community listening walk that traces the Thames riverside from Rotherhithe to Deptford as part of London Rivers Week 2026. Move your body, listen to your surroundings, and meet new people.A soundwalk is, as Hildegard Westerkamp described in 1974, “any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment.” More recently, writers such as Allie Martin and ameia camielle smith have reimagined soundwalking as a decolonial practice that we can use to reconnect with our environment. What to expect: As a group, we’ll walk at a gentle pace, tuning into the layers of sound that shape the thames path, from the obvious to the overlooked. Soundwalking is an opportunity to slow down and share the experience of deep listening in community. Meeting point to be confirmed nearer the event. afromerm will guide the group, offering prompts along the way, whether it’s listening for specific sounds, trying to listen in silence, or discussing observations with the group. What to wear: anything comfortable/weather appropriate + comfortable shoes you can walk in for an extended period. What to bring: a bottle of water and, if you like, a sound recording device (voice notes on a phone work well). <a href="https://www.instagram.com/afromerm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">afromerm</a> is a sound artist and composer from South London.

Rotherhithe

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Riverfly Monitor! For more information about the Urban Riverfly scheme, which was developed by the Riverfly Partnership, please click <a href="https://www.riverflies.org/urban-riverfly" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Date: Sunday 24 May 2026Venue: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5355688282508780157&amp;g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYASAA&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=GB&amp;source=embed" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chingford Community Hub</a>, Station Approach, London E4 6AL, Located at Chingford Overground StationTimings: 09:30 – 16:30 (more details are in the table below). Please note, timings are slightly flexible, so we may finish slightly earlier or later than 16:30.&nbsp;Structure of the day:09:30 – Arrivals, registration and refreshments09:45 – Introductions, health &amp; safety and biosecurity10:15 – Introduction to Riverfly monitoring (RMI)10:45 – Break (tea/coffee)11:00 – Target groups: identification, life history &amp; ecology11:45 – RMI fieldwork – theory12:15 – Lunch break12:45 – RMI fieldwork – practical session in the river at North Town Moor15:15 – Clean equipment and kit15:45 – ID quiz (back inside the pavilion)16:00 – Online database and RMI in practice16:15 – Questions and feedback16:30 – Finish Getting there:&nbsp;The Community Hub is located at Chingford Overground Station (Weaver Line), which is also served by multiple bus lines (97, 179, 444, 212).As the training is on a Sunday, there is also free street parking on the surrounding roads.&nbsp;Lunch:&nbsp;Please bring your own lunch with you.&nbsp;Clothing:&nbsp;Please dress appropriately for the weather: If there is rain in the forecast, bring a raincoat. In general for riverfly monitoring, please wear long trousers and wear or bring a long-sleeved top/fleece/jumper to protect yourself from nettles or giant hogweed. Please also wear sturdy shoes for the walk to the site for the practical session.&nbsp;Waders:&nbsp;Please fill in the waders section in the sign-up form, so I know your shoe size and can make sure I bring enough waders to fit everyone. I won't be able to let you keep these waders, unfortunately - they will just be loaned to you for the training day. Also, please let me know if you are going to bring your own waders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equipment:&nbsp;All equipment for the RMI practical fieldwork will be provided on the day - I will give you/the person representing your group your monitoring kit to take home with you. This kit includes: a large net (approximately 1.5m tall so I would advise not cycling if you are the designated person in your group who is taking the net home), a 16 litre bucket, a large white tray, a nine-section divided tray, a large pipette, a couple of small pipettes, a couple of plastic spoons, a magnifying glass and a paintbrush. Under 18s: Please note, if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian in order to attend. Let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at harrison.tremain@thames21.org.uk

London Rivers Week 2026: Urban Riverfly Training at Chingford Community Station Hub 

Chingford Community Station Hub

Celebrate London Rivers Week with a free, fun-filled, family day of creativity inspired by the beauty of the River Thames. Join us, along with our friends at St Mary’s Church Battersea, for a relaxed riverside picnic and an enjoyable day by the water. Spend time outside this historic church - where poet and artist William Blake was married and where artist J.M.W. Turner once painted - and let the surroundings spark your imagination. Get hands-on with badge making artist Shona Coyne, take part in an embroidery workshop, and explore your creative side in a welcoming, laid-back setting. Come along to create, connect with your local river, and soak up the vibrant riverside atmosphere. Please note: All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

London Rivers Week 2026: Riverside Creativity Day overlooking the Thames in Battersea

St Marys Church Battersea

Thank you for signing up! We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining us for this special London Rivers Week 2026 walk along the Thames, guided by renowned Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton. It promises to be a memorable experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you on the day!

As part of London Rivers Week 2026, join Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton for a leisurely, free guided walk along a step-free section of the Thames Path. The walk follows the Albert Embankment from Lambeth Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge and highlights some of the route’s most notable features, including the giant prow of a ship, the Art Deco Lambeth Fire Brigade HQ, a new island below the MI6 building, and the surprisingly little-known sculptures on Vauxhall Bridge. Distance: Less than a mile. Start time: 11am. Meet at the Riverside Cafe. Lambeth Pier, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SGTiming: About an hour and a quarter, plus time for a coffee or a drink in the Riverside Pub the upstream side of Vauxhall Bridge at the end, if wanted.&nbsp; Bring: Water, if hot, a camera and binoculars All U18s must be accompanied by an adult.

London Rivers Week 2026: Walk the Lambeth - Riverside Walk

Riverside Cafe

Thankyou for booking a place on the London Rivers Week: Salmons Brook Walk and Demo. We will be in touch shortly with further details for the evening.

Join&nbsp;us to&nbsp;learn&nbsp;about the upcoming<a href="https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/salmons-brook-river-restoration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Salmons&nbsp;Brook&nbsp;Restoration</a>&nbsp;and how to join the team of Citizen&nbsp;Scientists. The restoration aims to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Improve 3km of river and floodplain habitat&nbsp;</li><li>Return the river to a more natural state&nbsp;</li><li>Create new wetlands and woodland&nbsp;</li><li>Reduce the risk of flooding to around 2,000 homes in Edmonton&nbsp;</li><li>Create a shared space for nature,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and the local community&nbsp;</li></ul> Join a network of citizen scientists and help us&nbsp;measure the success of this exciting project by monitoring&nbsp;your&nbsp;local&nbsp;stretch&nbsp;of&nbsp;river. Get trained for free, upload to accessible&nbsp;platforms&nbsp;and view&nbsp;and&nbsp;analyse&nbsp;your data&nbsp;using&nbsp;Thames21’s Citizen&nbsp;Science&nbsp;Dashboard. Join&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/HLS2DTYSdoOAfzLXzVdxl4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Citizen Science Network WhatsApp</a>&nbsp; Types of&nbsp;monitoring:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Riverfly&nbsp;-&nbsp;Discover&nbsp;the creatures that live beneath the water’s surface and use them as indicators of river health.&nbsp;</li><li>Physical habitat surveys&nbsp;– Assess&nbsp;your&nbsp;rivers&nbsp;features, vegetation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;structure&nbsp;to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;how&nbsp;it&nbsp;is functioning&nbsp;</li><li>Water quality monitoring&nbsp;-&nbsp;Test for key indicators and nutrients to build a picture of&nbsp;what's&nbsp;flowing through your local river&nbsp;</li><li>eDNA sampling&nbsp;-&nbsp;Detect the presence of species - from rare fish to water voles - through the traces they leave behind in the water.&nbsp;</li><li>Soil sampling&nbsp;-&nbsp;Dig beneath your feet and discover how the land has been shaped over time&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp; On the day will meet at Botany Bay&nbsp;for a relaxed walk along a section of the restoration site&nbsp;doing some aquatic monitoring on the way with refreshments provided. Please wear suitable footwear and weather gear. If you have any access requirements don't hesitate to contact us. Be part of “the single most important piece of river restoration work in London to date!”

London Rivers Week 2026: Salmons Brook Site Walk and Citizen Science Demo 

Botany Bay Farm Shop

Location - Firs Farm Community Hub &amp; WetlandsDate - 27/05/2026Time - 10:00 - 14:00Contact - citizenscience@thames21.org.uk Thames21 are excited to invite all of our citizen science groups from across London and beyond to a celebration event at Firs Farm Wetlands on Wednesday 27th May. This is a chance for us all to come together and celebrate the fantastic work of the past year, and help us plan how to make even greater impact with the data we collect. The day will be split into two sessions. Half of you will attend a morning workshop and the other half an afternoon workshop, so we can keep things focused and give everyone plenty of time to get involved. The groups from both workshops will come together over a picnic lunch in the middle of the day to celebrate everything you've achieved and catch up with fellow citizen scientists from other groups. It should be a great opportunity to swap stories and talk through the joys and challenges of monitoring your local river. During the workshop we will explore the Thames21 Citizen Science Dashboard. We will work in groups organised by catchment to analyse your data, determine what it is telling us about the health of your local river and plan how to take action. Please bring a fully charged laptop as we will be working with the dashboard online. There will also be a calibration stall running throughout the day — bring along your kit including Hanna Checker and conductivity probe and we'll test them for accuracy, recalibrate where needed, or swap out any bits that have seen better days. We are really looking forward to seeing all of you there and please reach out if you have any questions.

London Rivers Week 2026: Citizen Science Data Workshop - Session 1

Firs Farm Community Hub

Location - Firs Farm Community Hub &amp; WetlandsDate - 27/05/2026Time - 12:30 - 16:30Contact - citizenscience@thames21.org.uk Thames21 are excited to invite all of our citizen science groups from across London and beyond to a celebration event at Firs Farm Wetlands on Wednesday 27th May. This is a chance for us all to come together and celebrate the fantastic work of the past year, and help us plan how to make even greater impact with the data we collect. The day will be split into two sessions. Half of you will attend a morning workshop and the other half an afternoon workshop, so we can keep things focused and give everyone plenty of time to get involved. The groups from both workshops will come together over a picnic lunch in the middle of the day to celebrate everything you've achieved and catch up with fellow citizen scientists from other groups. It should be a great opportunity to swap stories and talk through the joys and challenges of monitoring your local river. During the workshop we will explore the Thames21 Citizen Science Dashboard. We will work in groups organised by catchment to analyse your data, determine what it is telling us about the health of your local river and plan how to take action. Please bring a fully charged laptop as we will be working with the dashboard online. There will also be a calibration stall running throughout the day — bring along your kit including Hanna Checker and conductivity probe and we'll test them for accuracy, recalibrate where needed, or swap out any bits that have seen better days. We are really looking forward to seeing all of you there and please reach out if you have any questions.

London Rivers Week 2026: Citizen Science Data Workshop - Session 2 

Thank you for booking your place at our River Litter Detectives. We will send out more details closer to the event date.

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 will be doing a foreshore clean up alongside and after the survey. 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 as a 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); color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">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 Sam at samantha.dhedhi@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 Sam, if you would like to know more about this.

London Rivers Week 2026: River Litter Detectives at Limekiln Dock

Limekiln Dock

Join the Thames21 team for a FREE guided evening walk along the River Ravensbourne to discover one of the UK’s most remarkable and endangered species, the European eel.During this twilight field session, we will explore the secretive upstream migration of elvers (juvenile eels) as they navigate urban river barriers in their journey inland. Along the way, we will discuss the unique life cycle of the European eel, from the Sargasso Sea to London’s rivers, and consider the challenges they face in heavily modified catchments.As we walk, we will observe likely migration points such as weirs and outfalls, and reflect on how river restoration, fish passage improvements, and community action can help reconnect habitats and support eel recovery. Participants will also be invited to share their own observations and experiences of London’s rivers.

London Rivers Week 2026: Twilight Elver Watch- Guided Field Evening

Ladywell Fields

Thank you for booking. We will be in touch with more details nearer the time.

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month.&nbsp;We will be at Rushgrove Park in Barnet where we will be giving this space a spring clean!&nbsp;Activities include balsam bashing and litter picking!Balsam is an invasive plant that we don't want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It's easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary!&nbsp;Where to meet:Rushgrove Park, Barnet, NW9 6RD What3words: //////snows.divisions.steer Nearest tube: Colindale (northern line) Note - There are no toilets on site.&nbsp;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!&nbsp;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" style="color: inherit;">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/</a>

London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream Volunteer day

Rushgrove Park

Hi,Thank you for booking, we’re excited to have you join us for this London Rivers Week event. We’ll send out a reminder closer to the date with all the information you’ll need to attend.If you’re no longer able to make it, please do cancel your place so others have the chance to join. All the best,Thames21

Join us for a community litter‑picking session along the River Brent in Perivale Park!This hands‑on event is a great opportunity to help improve local river habitats, support wildlife, and keep one of West London’s much‑loved green spaces clean and welcoming.We’ll provide all equipment, including litter pickers, gloves, and bags. Just bring weather‑appropriate clothing, and plenty of enthusiasm. If you can, bring a spare set of clothes as well. No previous experience is needed. Age requirements:This event is 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. What to expect:🦺A guided safety briefing at the start🚮Litter picking along the river corridor and surrounding parkland🌿A chance to learn more about river restoration and local biodiversity🫂Opportunities to meet like‑minded volunteers and enjoy the outdoors Why it matters:Litter in and around the River Brent harms wildlife, degrades water quality, and affects the experience of the community using the park. Even a short session makes a big difference to the health and beauty of the river. *This event is only for the community, if you want to enquire about corporate volunteering days, please contact us at corporate-volunteering@thames21.org.uk*

 London Rivers Week 2026: Perivale Park Litter Pick

Pear Tree Park Bistro

Join us on a Beginners Botanical Walk as part of London Rivers Week. We will identify wildflowers and plants growing along the banks of the Burnt Oak Brook and the surrounding green spaces of Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space. We’ll introduce the basics of botanical identification, noticing leaf shapes, flower structures and other key features that help us recognise common species. We’ll also shine a light on the overlooked: common “weeds” and urban plants that thrive in urban river environments, uncovering their ability to cope with environmental pressures. We will provide Basic ID tools (magnifiers and botanical guides) What to Bring:Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven ground. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle, sun cream and a hat, depending on the weather Where to meet:Lyndhurst Park, Edgware NW7 2AAWhat 3 Words: ///smooth.nets.heldNearest train – Mill Hill Broadway Email claudia.kaplan@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. Additional Information:Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.

London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream - Wildflower Identification Workshop

Lyndhurst Park

Thank you for booking. We look forward to welcoming to our Morden Hall Park, London Rivers Week 2026, family craft and river dipping experience day

Celebrate London Rivers Week with a FREE fun, hands-on morning by the River Wandle! Join Thames21, the National Trust and its Urban Rangers, and creative artist Prachi Gawas for a family-friendly session combining river dipping (no in-water access needed) and collaborative nature art inspired by the river's wildlife and surroundings. Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 Time: 10am–12pm <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAMAAAAoLQ9TAAAAQlBMVEUAAADPR1rSSl7VUGXXV2vRSl7IPE7PRlrOSFzTTmLTUmbORlrJSVzNT2LQU2aYPEuPN0WkQVHbW3BwKzaBMj+7TV7RF9EmAAAADHRSTlMAHuDs4FoJZtVm1QkFur+fAAAAZUlEQVR42o2PxQGEQAxFF9c/8f5bXZwceaMx+32grxL9pujqRPf7DeOaGIdfsz1CvEPbtzkU7m5mLDgUODxISAIrDgU0mIihWWHm5VYAGiREUJRNMc0lMU9bY22i2zpdcuvLh1n/vL0HLf/ERfAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" alt="🎟️" height="16" width="16">Free event<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAABIElEQVR42mPABj5UV9l+nzBh58/evs/f8/I+f7C32/nU2NCKgRgAUvhtwoTb/1ev/g/Gs2f//19Q+P+jkdFtgoasZmZge+jrveZvVzdIIxgD2WADvtja/r8pI7UGpAanAXv4uBQumRk/+JqR8f9/dQ0IgzX/j4j8/9XQ6P8JMeEHIDV4DTgsLfHktpEB2Mbvbu4gDNZ8XVb6/y5Bnid4DXikKM99UkJk90Fhgf/npCXgGMTfwsv5HyQHUoM3HF6bGgdekJV6C9UExyAxkBxMHUFDHhkZHL+kp/MLhEFssGZSwK38QvFVbZ0nZ5bVnASxGUgFPZMXsq9at/nApOmLDoDYI8sABJi/ePUGEGYgFyxavr4PhMk2YPXGnaEgjE8NAKmvyuRkHli0AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" alt="📍" height="16" width="16">Meet at the White Bridge Lawn, Morden Hall Park<img src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="🖌️" height="16" width="16">Create your own colourful art piece to contribute to a large-scale banner that will be displayed in the park.<img src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="🪰" height="16" width="16">Discover the incredible mini-creatures living in the Wandle with river dipping activities guided by experts.<img src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="👧" height="16" width="16">Ideal for ages 5–11 (all under 18s must be with an adult)<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAMAAAAoLQ9TAAAA3lBMVEVHcExcRzXDNTSjFhfPQ0LHODjSQD6mMCyxJSWtJCTJOjm5KirNOji8NzXSQ0JWNSq0JSS2JCSAKyWbFBahGRpGPS6pHR+oFxnUQD7UQT5xXkhyXkjWPDq0IiNJPC6OU0SyHyNAMijKRkazSkW5SUbDSEazIiSgExe2JiecGRqZKSSrIiCgHRynGhqKLSbKMjHCKSrILi7VPjzWOTfNMzK6IyOwHR7ROTi9KSebEhSpGBrFMjC1ISLTNzavLCulKSi+MTDURkXMPz2RCw/TenufFReLPjTTXFzRs7fTkpSuVMxCAAAAL3RSTlMANjj9/mfBDl1DAfkI9n3++8r+9pxSVeGSp8Pl8eW1ii3vG+/WsYDLq1Lx2yLxG8eD3wAAAADMSURBVHjaHY8DegVBEISfLe1ubGNsxbr/hdIz/8dmVbUyF/3ry6vF6eFBu5STzqAHvM+/lyfD3BgOGOeMvXuzOW+XhSP2+fnGtTerZdUC+oz9/f5wjo3ZlMaCcfbGckM+lK97GogxChkeUf6xrwXGWAghVfMEjdlAY0oIoTi45w40xnMPY0wkVd3uGBqjFyClVxuU/apzg3r/Ok3JKmXtKDcIpRRT86XcR2mMp9IQwEFjO84q/fXxKgTpXHe7G5a0w7P65m7d3O7uof4H45khO+N192YAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" alt="🎒" height="16" width="16">Bring weather-appropriate clothing and drinking water<img src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="📸" height="16" width="16">Photos/video may be taken on the day – please speak to staff if you prefer not to be included. 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London Rivers Week 2026: Morden Hall Park Family Craft and River Dipping Experience Day

Morden Hall Park

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, hosted by Michelle Yaa Asantewa. 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> for 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! Join us afterwards for some refreshments in St Mary's Church where Michelle will do a talk Please join us afterwards for refreshments at St Mary’s Church, where Michelle will give a talk exploring the significance of Mama Osun. 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. She is always stunning looking, which is why we keep her sacred waters pristine too.PLEASE BRING sturdy footwear! 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 31st May TimeAssemble at 1.30pmIf 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 1:30pm 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

Thank you for booking your place on Friday, June 5th, 2026. We will be in touch the week of the event with further information.

Join us to help us eradicate Himalayan Balsam from the River Cray for now and the future! Thames21 have been laying the ground work to eradicate the invasive species Himalayan Balsam from the River Cray. Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant that damages our fragile river systems, erodes the riverbanks, outcompeting native plants and grows readily in wet condition. Sadly, it has spread quite pervasively down many UK rivers like the Cray in Bexley. This is a glorious leafy, easy-paced wade in the river, where you will see the Cray from a unique perspective. As we wade along, we will be pulling up the balsam from its root ball and removing it. It is not a strenuous task as the root balls slide out very easily. This wade is from North Cray (Water Lane) to Bexley Cricket Club and back. Please specifiy your wader size at registration. We will supply all the equipment you need on the day. Also bring your own water and any personal food, ideally in a small backpack. On reaching Bexley Cricket Club, we will stop for refreshments; coffee, tea and biscuits which Thames21 will supply. After a break, we will wade back. This event is open to everyone except small children due to the nature of the risks associated with wading down a river. Children over 10 should be always accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions about this event or wish to know more, please email the event leader Sam at <a href="mailto:Michael.oneill@Thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samantha.dhedhi@Thames21.org.uk</a> Meeting point:Free parking is on Water Lane, near the White Cross Inn: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DtZh7NvbuGvpjyMy8When you've parked, walk further along Water Lane until you reach the river and you will see the Thames21 van. What3words location is ///zone.fonts.offer What to bring: Appropriate long sleeve clothing and trousers as we will be working around nettles and brambles. Please bring your own water. You may need a hat and sunscreen depending on the weather forecast. All other equipment will be provided. Toilet facilities are available at Bexley Cricket Club. 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>

River Cray at North Cray

Thank you for booking a place at our event 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

Bring the Dollis Brook back to life! Join us this summer in removing invasive non-native species (INNS) and litter from the Dollis Brook, supporting the recovery of native plants and boosting biodiversity along the riverbank. Where to meet:<ul><li>Outside 21 Longland Drive, N20 8HH https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZkUYcHK8W3oSubv6 (about 100m down from Totteridge Lane - look for light blue Thames 21 van)</li><li>What 3 Words: hung.laptop.agree</li><li>Nearest tube: Totteridge and Whetstone </li></ul> We’ll meet here, as it’s easier and free to park. Once everyone has arrived, we’ll walk upstream to the site. 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.Sun cream and a hat.We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.We will provide all other equipment (including waders/wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! Email charlie.southard@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. Please note:&nbsp;A reasonable level of physical fitness is required due to the nature of the event. While nothing too strenuous, the event will include physical activity outdoors, plus walking. &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>

meet half way down Longland Drive opposite the park entrance inbetween the houses

Dollis Brook - Longland Drive 

Join the Ching Action Group for a one‑day, in‑person MoRPh (Modular River Physical) training session combining indoor learning with a guided field exercise along the River Ching, just a short walk from the venue. MoRPh surveys are a method for documenting the physical habitat characteristics of rivers — including channel shape, vegetation, flow types, and bank features. By collecting this information, volunteers can help build a detailed picture of river condition, identify pressures and opportunities for restoration, and track how the river changes over time. This training equips participants with the skills to carry out MoRPh surveys confidently and contribute valuable data to support evidence‑based river management. It also strengthens local stewardship by deepening understanding of how healthy river systems function and how communities can play an active role in their protection. To bring: Lunch, water, flask of tea or coffee, notepad and pen, fully charged smart mobile device, outdoor wear appropriate for the weather.&nbsp;

Ching Action Group Citizen Science MoRPh Training

Chingford Station Community Hub

Thank you for booking your place at our River Litter Detectives event at Queenhithe. We will send out more details closer to the event date.

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="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">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.

Queenhithe

Thanks for booking. We will be in touch with more details the week before!

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month.&nbsp;We will be at Silk Stream Park in Barnet where we will be giving this space a spring clean!&nbsp;Activities include balsam bashing and litter picking!Balsam is an invasive plant that we don't want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It's easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary!&nbsp;Where to meet:Silkstream Park, Edgware HA8 0DF What3words: ///skirt.achieving.pushed Nearest tube: Burnt Oak (northern line) Nearest toilets are at Burnt Oak library by the tube station or in Montrose Park (Brews and Views cafe)&nbsp;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!&nbsp;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" style="color: inherit;">https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/</a>

Silkstream park

Thank you for volunteering! I will be sending out more details nearer the time.

Join us for free our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. Activities include balsam bashing and&nbsp;litter picking.Balsam is an invasive plant that we don't want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It's easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary! Where to meet:TBC! Nearest tube: Burnt Oak (northern line)Nearest toilets are at Burnt Oak library by the tube station or in Montrose Park (Brews and Views cafe) 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&nbsp;helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk&nbsp;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>

Thank you for booking! We will send you more details nearer the time.