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

Chiswick Eyot

Thames21 Limited

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

Broomhouse Dock

Thank you for registering your place! We will be in touch with further details, the week of the event.

Despite its urban surroundings, Thames Road Wetland which sits within the Green Belt, is part of a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, making it one of the best sites for wildlife in London. It is home to national, London and Bexley rarities including stately MarshSow-thistles, tiny Brookweed, Water Voles and Harvest Mice along with a wide range of invertebrates and birds such as Water Rail, Cetti's and Reed Warblers. Wetlands like this are crucial for biodiversity and play an important role in purifying water, reducing flood risk, and storing carbon. Like other sites in urbanised areas, it lacks the full range of species that would once have helped maintain a balance of wildlife, such as a variety of large herbivores and carnivores. That's where the Thames Road Wetlands group comes in... Whilst a small group, led by volunteer site manager Chris Rose works at the site most weeks, we are now holding larger public volunteer sessions on the 2nd Friday of each autumn and winter month and less frequently in spring and summer, with all tools, waders and kit provided. Autumn and winter activities include cutting and removing Reed from shallow areas to maintain open water for birds and dragonflies, sustain a greater variety of plant species and reduce drying out. Also pollarding Sallows (cutting back selected trees and chopping up and stacking the brash), silt removal, occasional path work and some litter picking duties. There is less to do in spring and summer. Reed re-growth needs cutting and removal. Reptile basking sites have to be kept open. Shrub extension growth encroaching on paths needs trimming back. Some selective 'weeding' is carried out around rarer species. Tasks generally require greaterknowledge and/or closer supervision so are easier to manage with fewer and more regular volunte ers. We also need to avoid disturbing breeding birds. We therefore have fewer staffed events at this time of year. Besides supporting the site's wildlife, helping out is a rewarding way to connect with nature and benefit your local community. You will need work clothes, adequate sun/rain shower protection and any food and drink required. There are toilet facilities nearby at the council depot which also has a canteen. There are some convenience stores about 10 mins away. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. The events start 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 Road on By-way 105 (what3words location: dome.silly.above) near the bridge where the road crosses the River Cray. Please contact Sam at Samantha.Dhedhi@thames21.org.uk if you have any further questions. Please book your place so we can ensure we have kit for you. Finish time is around 2pm, but feel free to go whenever you need to. Chris Rose. Volunteer Site Manager.

Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland 

Thames Road Wetland

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 your interest in becoming an Urban Riverfly Monitor! For more information about the Urban Riverly scheme, which was developed by the Riverfly Partnership, please click <a href="https://www.riverflies.org/urban-riverfly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026&nbsp; Venue: Salisbury House<ul><li>Address: Bury Street West,London, N9 9LA</li><li>What3words: ///slug.deny.below</li><li>Google Maps link: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Salisbury+House,+Bury+St+W,+London+N9+9LA/@51.6336683,-0.0771551,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761edc591300d3:0x9cae9d7ec5cdcdf!8m2!3d51.6336683!4d-0.0745802!16s%2Fg%2F1thg9yq7?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Salisbury House</a></li></ul> Timings: 09:45 - 16:30 (more detail below). Please note, timings are slightly flexible so we may finish slightly earlier than 16:30 (any time between 16:00 and 16:30).&nbsp; Structure of the day:&nbsp; 09:45 - Arrivals, registration and refreshments&nbsp;10:00 = Intros, health &amp; safety and biosecurity&nbsp;10:30 = Introduction to Riverfly monitoring (RMI)&nbsp;10:50 = BREAK (tea/coffee)&nbsp;11:00 = Target groups - identification, life history &amp; ecology&nbsp;11:40 = BREAK (tea/coffee)&nbsp;11:50 = RMI fieldwork - theory&nbsp;12:15 = BREAK (lunch)&nbsp;12:45 = RMI fieldwork - practical session in the river&nbsp;15:00 = Clean equipment and kit&nbsp;15:45 = ID quiz (back inside the centre)&nbsp;15:50 = Online database and RMI in practice&nbsp;16:15 = Questions and feedback&nbsp;16:30 = Finish&nbsp; Parking: If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Bury Street and some surrounding streets&nbsp; Practical session site: Bury Lodge Wetlands <ul><li>This is a very short walk from Salisbury House</li><li>Google Maps location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bury+Lodge+Wetlands/@51.6322258,-0.0749161,17z/data=!4m16!1m9!3m8!1s0x48761edc591300d3:0x9cae9d7ec5cdcdf!2sSalisbury+House,+Bury+St+W,+London+N9+9LA!3b1!8m2!3d51.6336683!4d-0.0745802!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1thg9yq7!3m5!1s0x48761edcdcedcbc3:0xedfdc6c0eb6b0d9!8m2!3d51.6320483!4d-0.0751771!16s%2Fg%2F11ggw0nykt?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ytCbjobGiHRqavLA</a>&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp; Lunch: Please bring your own lunch with you. There will be time during the break to buy some from nearby shops and cafes if needed, although these are limited. Clothing: Please dress appropriately for the weather - if there is rain in the forecast, bring a raincoat. Please wear long trousers and wear or bring a long-sleeved top/fleece/jumper to protect yourself from nettles or giant hogweed. Note that we will change into waders before approaching the river for the practical session.&nbsp; Waders: Please let me know what your shoe size is ASAP so I 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; Equipment: Equipment for the RMI practical fieldwork will be provided on the day by Thames21 - we are able to give some kit on the day to people/groups who want to start monitoring regularly. 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.&nbsp; Let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk or phoning me on 07968 805751

Salisbury House

Thank you for booking, We will be in touch with more information soon.

Join us in the orchard at Watling Park this summer holiday where we will be doing a creative workshop to label the newly planted trees in the orchard. Where to meet usWatling Park, Burnt Oak, BarnetColchester Road entranceW3W ///drop.aware.strike What to expect:There are 25 fruit trees - we need to identify them and then create labels so that everyone knows what they are!We might even get to do some pond dipping too if we have time! Who is it forThis is a relaxed, outdoor session designed for families with children aged 5–14 No prior experience neededChildren must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.<h2> </h2>What to bringSuitable outdoor clothing - bring sunscreen / hats, or waterproofs, according to the weather Drinking water - don't forget to bring a full water bottle! We will provide all equipment. There are public toilets at Burnt Oak library.

Action for Silk Stream - Tree labelling activity

Watling 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.

Thames21 Limited

Chiswick Eyot Conservation

River Litter Detectives - Broomhouse Dock

Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland

Dollis Brook Balsam Bash

Ching Action Group Citizen Science MoRPh Training

River Litter Detectives - Queenhithe

Action for Silk stream River Action Day

Riverfly Training

Action for Silk Stream - Tree labelling activity

Action for Silk Stream River Action Day

Action for Silk Stream Volunteer Day