Thames21 Limited

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

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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>

Thank you for signing up to volunteer at the Chinbrook Meadows Wetlands.

Join us for monthly volunteer days at the newly opened Chinbrook Meadows Wetlands! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer, we’d love to have your help in caring for this beautiful space. Activities will vary each month, and may include things like:<ul><li>Vegetation management</li><li>Litter picking</li><li>Dead hedging</li><li>Pond monitoring</li></ul> When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Feel free to drop by any time that works for you!)Where: We'll meet at the wetlands entrance.<ul><li>What3words location is: free.indoor.larger</li><li>Google maps link: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FyA4rvGgKZFkWb7A6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/FyA4rvGgKZFkWb7A6</a></li></ul> Travel: <ul><li>The is a 10-minute walk from Grove Park station.</li><li>The park is serviced by bus routes 124, 126, 273, 624.</li><li>Parking is available on Amblecote Road.</li></ul> What to bring:<ul><li>Yourself and a packed lunch</li><li>Weather-appropriate clothing</li></ul> We’ll provide all the necessary tools, along with tea and coffee. For your convenience, the park has a café and toilet facilities.

Access from Portland Road, next to the Orchard. Or, from Chinbrook Road, you will need to go under the railway bridge and the site is on your right. The nearest toilet facilities are located at the park cafe. We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits but we ask that you bring your own lunch. The nearest train station is Grove Park and there is parking on the street or a car park on Chinbrook Road.

Chinbrook Meadows

Thank you for signing up to come to Langley Waterside Nature Reserve. We look forward to seeing you.

Join us for a rewarding day of hands-on conservation work as we restore the River Beck! Your efforts will help improve the river’s health and habitat for local wildlife. On the day, you’ll be involved in various activities such as toe boarding removal, installing deflectors, and managing vegetation. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet like-minded people, and make a tangible difference. Important Information: <ul><li>Time: All events will run from 10:00 to 14:00 with a lunch break</li><li>Location: Langley Waterside Nature Reserve, meet on South Eden Park Road (next to number 82) (what three words:///seat.exact.option). Google maps link: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/E52pUWhqJ3DRTHVt6 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/E52pUWhqJ3DRTHVt6 </a></li><li>Travel: the nearest train station is Eden Park and the site is served by the 358 and SL5 buses.</li><li>What to bring: Please bring your own lunch and plenty of water.</li><li>Facilities: Please note that there are no toilet facilities on site. The nearest toiles are at Club Langley- 2 Hawksbrook Ln, Beckenham BR3 3SR</li><li>Requirements: Volunteers must be able to perform physical work in the river and on unstable ground. The work is demanding and tiring.</li><li>Nearest Shop: The nearest shop is a Sainsbury’s Local by the station.</li><li>Clothing: Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for working in and around the river.</li><li>Provided: We will provide waders if you put your welly size in the booking form and all necessary tools for the activities.</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you there and making a positive impact together.

This is a locked gate that leads onto the south of the Langley Waterside Nature Reserve. Meet on the pavement by the gate. Please be aware that the road is busy and so wait on the pavement, not the road. The gate is opposite number 83 and next to number 82 South Eden Park Road BR3 3BA. Public transport <ul><li>The nearest train station is Eden Park - 5 minute walk</li><li>Served by the 358 bus route, stop Langley Court (C) and Elderslie Close (D) - 2 minute walk</li></ul>

Langley Waterside Nature Reserve

Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/26A+Burns+Way,+Hounslow+TW5+9BA/@51.4767814,-0.3949353,19.83z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487672dea6036835:0x1b5fad7be3bb92b3!8m2!3d51.4766044!4d-0.3947411!16s%2Fg%2F11c5pbg93y?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burns Way, Hounslow TW5 9BA</a> (near Skyways Medical Centre)what3words: ///plot.issue.fearedDate: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th February 2024Time: 10:30-14:00 (both days)Contact: Toby Dighero - <a href="mailto:toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk%20/%2007968805751" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk / 07968805751</a> Join Thames21 to help plant the raingardens on Burns Way and Shelley Crescent. There are 8 raingardens being built on grass verges on these roads. Raingarden can hold large volumes of surface water which helps reduce flooding. Raingardens also improve water&nbsp;quality and provide biodiversity benefits with plants. This activity is suitable for anyone over the age of 16. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please turn up on time as there will be a health and safety briefing. What to bring<ul><li>Warm clothes (including waterproofs)</li><li>A packed lunch</li><li>Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided</li><li>All tools and equipment will be provided (no experience is necessary!)</li></ul> Hounslow Council, and Thames Water are installing&nbsp;several Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across Hounslow as part of the Thames Water Strategic Partnership (TWSP).

Burns Way and Shelley Crescent Planting Days

Street in Hounslow where raingardens are being built

Burns Way

Thank you for booking onto our Webinar: Find up-to-date information about local rivers (Oxfordshire), Tuesday 28th January, 7pm - 8pm. Please use the link below to launch Teams and access the meeting. You do not have to download Teams to join a meeting, just click "continue on this browser". <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhNDA5ZTAtODJiZi00MmExLThkYzctM2RlZDE4OWQ4OTVk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d733a9ed-193b-4f1a-a5b1-d01a6124ebfe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22048a0703-d9ae-4f40-8900-3aba64ce55d9%22%7d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(91, 95, 199);">Join the meeting now</a>Meeting ID:&nbsp;365 708 567 512Passcode:&nbsp;PV6YB9MG

Do you swim, row or kayak on rivers and want to keep as safe as possible? Are you concerned about river pollution but are overwhelmed with information and don't know where to start? This webinar wll instruct you how to use and make the most of the Oxford Rivers Portal to find accurate, up-to-date information on rivers in Oxfordshire. On a single map, the Oxford Rivers Portal shows:<ul><li>Near-real time and historic sewage spills</li><li>Bacteria levels at bathing water sites</li><li>Flood warnings</li><li>River level</li><li>Environment Agency water quality data</li><li>Citizen science water quality data</li><li>Rainfall</li></ul>and more. The webinar will introduce the portal and show you how to use it to view current river conditions and to investigate river pollution over the last 3 years. We will give a brief overview of Thames21's projects in the Oxford area which you can get involved in, and have a Q&amp;A at the end. Once you have registered, the link for the online meeting (Teams) will be emailed to you. The webinar will be recorded and put on youtube to view at a later date.

Webinar: Find up-to-date information about local rivers (Oxfordshire) 

Join us at&nbsp;Glassmill Pond&nbsp;for our joint volunteering sessions with the&nbsp;Friends of Bromley Town &amp; Parks, to further enhance the recently re-landscaped site.In 2023 construction began to create a river channel separate from the pond at Glassmill, this was to create a way of filtering the “run off” that enters the pond from the higher catchment area before it enter the Ravensbourne River. Do you have time to volunteer at Glassmill Pond?The volunteering tasks over this phase of the project will be working with staff to help improve the current channel; reinforce the “bund” by planting the exposed sides of the channel with suitably strong rooting plug plants such as sedges, rushes, iris and other marginal aquatics.Bund repairs with clay to the constructed works and maintenance tasks across the site.Litter picking and vegetation management. We also plan to carry out plant and RMI Surveys to gauge the current bio-diversity of the site. Volunteer tasks on this day will consist of:<ol><li>Our main task will be planting plug plants into the margins (edges) of the river channel with suitable species. This is to help strong rooting plants bind the banksides and create stable habitats.</li><li>Will we also be hoping to plant some ferns under the willow trees on site where the ground is bare.</li><li>Litter picking the site while the vegetation is wintering down.</li><li>Collecting up any remaining golf balls which are starting to accumulate in the upper channel pond.</li></ol> What you need to bring with you:&nbsp;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 near the site. We will provide all the require kit&nbsp;you need for the event, such as waders, tools, PPE, and refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits to all volunteers). Shops &amp; Toilets&nbsp;are above 8 mins walk away in the town centre.Time: 10am – 2pm – We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm. We will provide project information&nbsp;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&nbsp;will be the gates to Glassmill Pond in Bromley Park (Church House Gardens), nearest entrance is Ethelbert Road, Bromley,&nbsp;Nearest postcode&nbsp;BR1 1HZ,&nbsp;What3words location:&nbsp;bridge.shelf.musicTime: 10am – 2pm – We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

Glassmill Pond Volunteering Events - Planting the River Margins

Glassmill Pond

This Valentine's weekend, show how much you love your river by helping to keep the River Thames clean and healthy! Join Thames21 at Broomhouse Dock on Saturday, 15th February for a community river clean-up and social.&nbsp;There will also be<ul><li>River dipping 🦐</li><li>Beach exploration 🐚</li><li>A chance to socialise and enjoy the outdoors ☀️</li><li>Message in a bottle - write a message to the river 🐚</li></ul>&nbsp;This will be a fun, relaxed event and everyone is welcome to come learn, explore and enjoy the foreshore! All equipment and wellies provided. Refreshments served.

Love Your River! Sands End River Clean Up

Broomhouse Dock

Let the beauty of wetlands inspire your words! Join our Thames21 Nature Walk and Poetry Writing workshop. Attendees will be led on a guided walk around Chestnut Fields to learn about wetlands, local ecology and natural flood mitigation. We will then channel what we have seen and learnt in a poetry writing workshop at Walthamstow Library. Details:<ul><li>Date:&nbsp;Sunday 2nd February</li><li>Time: 1-3pm</li><li>Location: Meet at Spruce Hill Gate on Chestnuts Field E17 4LB</li></ul> All materials will be provided. Just bring your love for words and an open mind. This workshop is perfect for anyone who enjoys writing, nature, or both! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now. The walk will be approximately 40 minutes long across unpaved terrain, if you have questions about access needs and adjustments please contact <a href="mailto:lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk</a>

Explore Nature Through Poetry: Chestnuts Wetland-Themed Writing Workshop

Chestnuts Field is the site of a SuDS in Walthamstow

Chestnuts Field

<h2>Hounslow SuDS Vital Signs For Healthy Rivers and SuDS Training</h2> Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hounslow+House+-+London+Borough+of+Hounslow/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x980ff024dd1f154c?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hounslow House</a>, 7 Bath Rd, Hounslow TW3 3EB (Venue may change)Date: Sunday 9th FebruaryTime: 9:30 - 16:00 (exact timings TBC)Contact: Toby Dighero - <a href="mailto:toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk%20/%2007968805751" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk / 07968805751</a> Thames21 are running a bespoke training event on Sunday 9th February. We will be looking at how to identify the vital signs of a healthy river and how SuDS connect to healthy rivers. There will be a specific focus on the Hounslow SuDS project. Trainee’s that complete this course will:<ul><li>Have a greater understanding of what affects the health of a river beyond the visible litter pollution.</li><li>Understand the benefits of SuDS and how they link to healthy river systems.</li><li>Take part in a site visit to some of the SuDS schemes that have been delivered in Hounslow</li></ul> Please sign up If you wish to attend as spaces are limited. I will email all signed up attendees with more details in due course. Duration:<ul><li>2-3 hours in-person classroom based</li><li>2 hours practical walk to explore some of the SuDS schemes recently constructed in Hounslow (weather permitting)</li></ul><h3> </h3>Fees:This training is free and funded via Thames21 and its partners as part of the <a href="https://www.thames21.org.uk/connecting-communities/hounslow-suds-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hounslow SuDS project</a> Accreditation:Thames21 is an nationally recognised&nbsp;NCFE Customised Qualification Centre but&nbsp;this is not&nbsp;an accredited course. Please note: Hot drinks and snacks are provided, but lunch is not included, so please bring a packed lunch.

Hounslow SuDS Vital Signs For Healthy Rivers and SuDS Training

Hounslow House

Thank you for booking! We look forward to seeing you.

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each 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:Chandos Recreation Ground, 166a Camrose Ave, Edgware HA8 6BZ&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! 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>

Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day

Are you concerned about the health of your local river, stream or brook? Do you have half an hour a month to spare?Do you want to be part of research and become a "citizen scientist"? If the answer to the above questions is yes, then we invite you to become one of our new Ock Water Watchers! Water watchers test for pollution in their local river or stream regularly, usually once a month. The data collected helps to protect rivers. All of the data will be shared with the Environment Agency, Thames Water, local councils and the media, used to highlight issues in our local rivers and push for improvements and change. For this training event, we are looking for citizen scientists who are interested in monitoring the upper Ock catchment: the rivers, streams and ditches in the Vale of White Horse. The training event will cover:<ul><li>An introduction to river health and river pollution</li><li>Introduction to citizen science for rivers </li><li>How to take a freshwater watch sample (field demonstration)</li><li>Collecting and uploading data to the freshwater watch website</li><li>Selecting a sample site</li></ul> This training event is run by Thames21 and the Letcombe Brook Project on behalf of the Ock Catchment Partnership. The Ock Catchment Partnership is a group of organisations and individuals with the aim of “working together to improve the entire freshwater environment of the Ock Catchment from its springs, fens, ponds and headwaters, along its tributaries and chalk streams to its floodplains and main rivers, so that it has more clean water, is more biodiverse, its communities experience reduced flooding, is resilient to climate destabilisation, provides water resources and is valued and used by local people.” More information here: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/our-work/conservation-and-practical-delivery/catchment-partnerships/ock-catchment-partnership/

https://www.letcomberegishall.org/

Letcombe Regis Village Hall

Join us at&nbsp;Glassmill Pond&nbsp;for our joint volunteering sessions with the&nbsp;Friends of Bromley Town &amp; Parks, to further enhance the recently re-landscaped site.In 2023 construction began to create a river channel separate from the pond at Glassmill, this was to create a way of filtering the “run off” that enters the pond from the higher catchment area before it enter the Ravensbourne River. Do you have time to volunteer at Glassmill Pond?The volunteering tasks over this phase of the project will be working with staff to help improve the current channel; reinforce the “bund” by planting the exposed sides of the channel with suitably strong rooting plug plants such as sedges, rushes, iris and other marginal aquatics.Bund repairs with clay to the constructed works and maintenance tasks across the site.Litter picking and vegetation management. We also plan to carry out plant and RMI Surveys to gauge the current bio-diversity of the site. Volunteer tasks on this day will consist of:<ol><li>This event will be focusing on surveying the plant species on site, this won't be an official registered survey as such, but a local ground search and record using staff knowledge, volunteers knowledge, and plant ID apps.</li><li>We will conducting an RMI survey in the newly created channel to get a base line for species present, this will inform future records.</li><li>Will we also be hoping to plant some ferns under the willow trees on site where the ground is bare.</li><li>Litter picking the site while the vegetation is low.</li></ol> What you need to bring with you:&nbsp;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 near the site. We will provide all the require kit&nbsp;you need for the event, such as waders, tools, PPE, and refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits to all volunteers). Shops &amp; Toilets&nbsp;are above 8 mins walk away in the town centre.Time: 10am – 2pm – We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm. We will provide project information&nbsp;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&nbsp;will be the gates to Glassmill Pond in Bromley Park (Church House Gardens), nearest entrance is Ethelbert Road, Bromley,&nbsp;Nearest postcode&nbsp;BR1 1HZ,&nbsp;What3words location:&nbsp;bridge.shelf.musicTime: 10am – 2pm – We are meeting at 10am, this event will finish at 2pm.

Glassmill Pond Volunteering Event - Plant ID & RMI 

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. 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 

Come join us and explore the Welsh Harp Reservoir 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 Monday 17thMorning: Shelter building &amp; Marshmallow roasting - gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows and build a woodland shelter. Age 7+Afternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives underwater by pond dipping and join us for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 Tuesday 18th Morning: Reservoir Explorers - Guided walk to the reservoir to explore different plants and animals, make clay faces &amp; mini bug hotel. Ages 5-12Afternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives underwater by pond dipping and join us for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 Wednesday 19th Morning: Shelter building &amp; Marshmallow roasting - Gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows and build a forest shelter. Ages 5-12Afternoon: Help the Woods! - Whole family activity to clear ivy and brambles to help woodland habitats and make an apple bird feeder. Ages 5+ Booking link for morning activities: <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/gpLkqfhsaUPEzTSDoe3w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let's Go Wild - Half term family fun at the Welsh Harp - Thames21 Limited</a> 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></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.&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

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 

Thames21 are 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><li> </li></ul>Address: Chiswick Eyot, London W4 2PR Contact Vic if you have any questions.vic.richardson@thames21.org.uk07973 442219

Chiswick Eyot

Thank you for booking on to this volunteering day. If you have any questions please contact me on tyler.randall@thames21.org.uk. I will send a follow up email before the event with more information.

Join us for an important conservation effort in Thamesmead as we team up with Peabody and the Environment Agency to combat the invasive floating pennywort threatening our local canals. This fast-growing aquatic plant can quickly overtake water surfaces, harming water quality and local biodiversity. These events are a key part of our broader strategy to protect our waterways. This hands-on event offers a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in our local environment. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a commitment to protecting our natural spaces. We’ll provide all the necessary equipment, including gloves, waders, and refreshments. If you plan to enter the canals, please enter your shoe size on the registration form so we can provide appropriately sized waders. Volunteers are encouraged to wear suitable outdoor clothing, and preferably water proof clothing or bring a spare pair of clothes as you might get wet. The day will start with a brief introduction to floating pennywort and its ecological impact, followed by a safety talk and removal techniques. We’ll then head to the water to remove as much pennywort as possible, with a lunch break at 12 PM. The matts of pennywort can be pulled apart and then thrown on to the banks to break down, similar to what the canals teams do but by hand instead of mechanically.&nbsp; Children are welcome to come, but adult supervision is required. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in preserving Thamesmead’s waterways for wildlife and future generations. It's also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn more about local conservation efforts. We will be meeting at 10am by the green on Fieldfare Rd. If you use what.3.words the location is w3w: ///coffee.claim.prices Here is the google maps link to the meeting location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/y5ARvuJ51hWZ1uaX6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://maps.app.goo.gl/y5ARvuJ51hWZ1uaX6</a>. For further information, please contact Tyler Randall at Tyler.Randall@thames21.org.uk.

Unleash your creativity and join us for a watercolour workshop focusing on wetlands and local ecology. ﻿High 5 Workshops and Thames21 are working in collaboration to help you develop your artistic skills and learn the local environment and Chestnuts Field Flood Wetland project. Date: Saturday 18th JanuaryTime: 2- 4pmLocation: Walthamstow Library&nbsp;Learn watercolour techniques to create stunning wetland-inspired artwork and discover the Chestnuts Field Wetland Project and its role in supporting local ecology. Be guided by expert tutors Cristian Ciuchita and Tatiana Rosoga, who will help you bring your vision to life. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself!&nbsp;Perfect for artists of all levels, this workshop offers a unique way to connect with the environment while creating something beautiful. Children over the age of 10 only! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now.For more information or to register, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(66, 133, 244);">lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk</a>

Chestnuts Field Wetland Themed Watercolour Workshop

Large hall used for community events.

Walthamstow Library Community Room

Thank you for booking! We look forward to seeing you!

Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. This month we will be removing more vegetation from along the river bank, litter picking and we might also have the opportunity to plant some trees in the new orchard as part of the programme of works within the park. There is plenty to do! Where to meet:Watling Park, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0RWPlease meet in the middle of the park, near the basketball courtW3W: ///whips.baked.noon&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! 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>

Come join us and explore the Welsh Harp Reservoir 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 Monday 17thMorning: Shelter building &amp; Marshmallow roasting - gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows and build a woodland shelter. Age 7+Afternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives underwater by pond dipping and join us for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 Tuesday 18th Morning: Reservoir Explorers - Guided walk to the reservoir to explore different plants and animals, make clay faces &amp; mini bug hotel. Ages 5-12Afternoon: Pond Dipping &amp; Nature Crafts - Discover what lives underwater by pond dipping and join us for nature crafts. Ages 5-12 Wednesday 19th Morning: Shelter building &amp; Marshmallow roasting - Gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows and build a forest shelter. Ages 5-12Afternoon: Help the Woods! - Whole family activity to clear ivy and brambles to help woodland habitats and make an apple bird feeder. Ages 5+ Booking link for afternoon activities: <a href="https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/RcZJHGXPDMZAsw1VzJh7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Let's Go Wild - Half Term family fun - Thames21 Limited</a> 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></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.&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

Thank you for signing up to volunteer at Thames Road Wetland, you shouldn't need to do anything else except to turn up. Please bring with you some water, and something to eat for lunch.If we have to cancel an event, for example due to bad weather, we will notify you by email and by phone if you have registered a phone number.We look forward to seeing you at the event at 10am.Kind regardsMichael O'Neill - Thames21 Engagement &amp; Project Officer

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 eventson alternate Fridays, if you would like to volunteer,please come down, we can kit you out with waders so that you can assist withmore Autumn Reed cutting in shallow water areas, designed to try and weakensome of the stands of this vigorous plant in order to maintain a greatervariety of vegetation types.&nbsp;There are other tasks too, such as pruning work to openpathways, pollarding sallows (trimming small trees), and some litter pickingduties. We will provide all theequipment needed.&nbsp;You will need work clothes, adequatesun/rain shower protection and any food and drink required. As it is wild landthere 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 pleasearrive at 10am to get kitted up and briefed at the meeting point, which is bythe steps near Thames Rd on By-way 105 (what3words location: dome.silly.above).Near the bridge the crosses the riverCray on Thames Road.Please contact Michael O’Neill &lt;<a href="mailto:Michael.ONeill@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: black;">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

Join us for a Wetland-Themed Clay Tile Workshop! Explore your creativity while learning about the local environment in this exciting workshop brought to you by High 5 Workshops and Thames21. Details:Date: Saturday 25th JanuaryTime: 2-4pmLocation: Walthamstow Library&nbsp;Create your own clay tile inspired by the local ecology of Chestnuts Field whilst discovering the new Wetland Flood Mitigation Project and its role in supporting our environment. You will learn from expert tutors Tatiana Rosoga and Cristian Ciuchita, who will guide you step-by-step. No Experience Necessary an all materials will be provided as well as refreshments. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! This workshop is perfect for all ages above 10 and a fantastic way to connect with nature through art. Spaces are limited, so book your spot now! For more information, access needs or to register, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(66, 133, 244);">lula.wattam@thames21.org.uk</a>

Chestnuts Field Wetland Themed Clay Tile Workshop

The large community room at the walthamstow library

Wathamstow Library

Wellington Road North

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.

Do you want to help keep the River Thames clean and healthy? Join us for our first event of the year, at the foreshore at Newcastle Draw Dock on the Isle of Dogs (E14 3BJ) on the morning of Saturday 18th January for a community river clean-up. There will also be<ul><li>Beach exploration</li><li>A chance to socialise and enjoy the riverside and foreshore at low tide</li></ul> This will be a fun, relaxed event and everyone is welcome to come learn, explore and enjoy!We will be providing all necessary equipment, and wellies to borrow. If you have any queries, please contact matt.dawson@thames21.org.uk

Newcastle Drawdock

Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/123+Brabazon+Rd,+Hounslow+TW5+9LN/@51.4813242,-0.4011391,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4876735f7be9f895:0x17f090c6e9df72e9!8m2!3d51.481322!4d-0.3994432!16s%2Fg%2F11vdjp51rr?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brabazon Road, TW5 9LN</a>what3words: ///noting.sport.lendDate: Friday 24th JanuaryTime: 10:30-14:00Contact: Toby Dighero - <a href="mailto:toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk%20/%2007968805751" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk / 07968805751</a> Join Thames21 to help plant two raingardens on Brabazon Road. These raingardens are being built on grass verges on Brabazon road. Raingardens can hold large volumes of surface water which helps reduce flooding. Raingardens also improve water&nbsp;quality and provide biodiversity benefits with plants. This activity is suitable for anyone over the age of 16. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please turn up on time as there will be a health and safety briefing. What to bring<ul><li>Warm clothes (including waterproofs)</li><li>A packed lunch</li><li>Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided</li><li>All tools and equipment will be provided (no experience is necessary!)</li></ul> Hounslow Council, and Thames Water are installing&nbsp;several Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across Hounslow as part of the Thames Water Strategic Partnership (TWSP).

Residential road with SuDS being installed

Thames21 Limited

Thames21 Limited

Gores Brook River Enhancement Events

Chinbrook Meadows Maintenance Day

Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal PHASE 2

Langley Waterside River Restoration

Thamesmead Pennywort removal

Dollis Brook Toe-boarding Removal PHASE 2

Burns Way and Shelley Crescent Planting Days

Thames Road Wetland - Habitat Maintenance

Let's Go Wild - Half term family fun

Let's Go Wild - Half Term family fun

Isle of Dogs Community River Clean Up

Chiswick Eyot Conservation

Chestnuts Field Wetland Themed Watercolour Workshop

Brabazon Road Planting Day

Freshwater watch training: Ock catchment

Chestnuts Field Wetland Themed Clay Tile Workshop