Local events
Public events are identified by the red markers. Private events are identified by the blue markers.
Iona Close Orchard
23 February, 2012 - 11:00
Vegetation clearance and footpath creation. Meet by the Bourneville Road entrance to the park.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: judith.simmons@glendale-services.co.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Green up the Greenway
25 February, 2012 - 09:30
Scrub clearance, planting and creating insect loggeries at the Channelsea/West Ham section of the Greenway.
Please wear sensible shoes (walking boots/strong trainers) and dress for the weather. Contact Girish Rambaran for more information and to register.
For more conservation workdays and other events, check out our events calendar
Channelsea Spruce Up!
25 February, 2012 - 10:30
Come and help Thames21 improve the Channelsea river for people and wildlife! We will be removing litter and managing vegetation. All equipment provided. Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.
This is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Event Calendar: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-02/
Acid grassland restoration and ditch clearance
26 February, 2012 - 09:30 - 26 February, 2012 - 13:00
Fishponds Wood acid grassland restoration workday - We will be working in the second meadow area, clearing scrub thats starting to shade out the acid grasslands.
Also a small team will help to clear a ditch that feeds the main pond. As the pond is just a puddle at the moment and we need to get more water in before the Frogs, Toads and Newts turn up.
Hope you can make it!
How to get to Acid grassland restoration and ditch clearance.:
Bus routes 57,200 and 265 serve this area, which link to Raynes Park, Wimbledon, Kingston and Putney.
Hall Place River Clean up
27 February, 2012 - 11:00
Help Thames21 to clean up your local river!
No experience needed, all you need is your enthusiasm! All age groups and abilities are welcome. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Michael Heath to express your interest, along with your shoe size for wellington boots. This event is part of the River Cray project, funded by the Cory Environmental Trust.
Wandering Litter Pick
28 February, 2012 - 10:30
Join Thames21 and enjoy a walk of the Olympic waterways, picking up litter along the way! We will start from Hackney Wick Station and finish at Bromley by Bow Station. Tea and biscuits at Bow Locks! Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult an all equipment will be provided.
This event is part of our Big Waterways Clean Up. For more information, see Big Waterways Event Calendar: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-02/
Regents Canal Kayak Litter-Pick
29 February, 2012 - 13:00
Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Regents Canal and help us improve it at the same time. We will also need a team to help us on dry land. Those helpers will not need to kayak on this event.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel if you wish to be part of the boat team. Please note: there are limited spaces for the kayaks and canoes, so pre-registering is essential!
Brookmill Park
1 March, 2012 - 11:00
Carrying out bankside vegetation management along the river.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: judith.simmons@glendale-services.co.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Lea Navigation Kayak Litter Pick
3 March, 2012 - 10:30
Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Regents Canal and help us improve it at the same time. We will also need a team to help us on dry land. Those helpers will not need to kayak on this event.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel if you wish to be part of the boat team. Please note: there are limited spaces for the kayaks and canoes, so pre-registering is essential!
Free narrowboat trip of Lea Navigation!
7 March, 2012 - 10:00
Explore nature with all your senses along the Lea Navigation. Please note there are limited spaces. Pre-registering is essential.
This event is part of our Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
River Yeading Clean Up
7 March, 2012 - 10:30 - 7 March, 2012 - 14:30
Creating bundles of twigs (faggots) from tree branches already cut on site, and tying with hemp string. Later in spring these bundles will be then be put in the river to help silt build up, which will then be planted with native river plants.
London Wildlife Trust is looking for volunteers to join in regular practical work days to help enhance the Yeading Brook for wildlife and the enjoyment of local people. Be prepared it may get occasionally muddy, but no experience needed!
Crayford Waterside Gardens River Clean
7 March, 2012 - 11:00
Help Thames21 to clean up your local river!
No experience needed, all you need is your enthusiasm! All age groups and abilities are welcome. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Michael Heath to express your interest, along with your shoe size for wellington boots. This event is part of the River Cray project, funded by the Cory Environmental Trust.
Beckenham Place Park
8 March, 2012 - 11:00
Woodland management, opening the canopy to allow more sunlight to reach the woodland floor.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: naturesgym@lewisham.gov.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Birdbrook Spring Workday
10 March, 2012 - 10:00 - 10 February, 2012 - 13:00
Join us for a few hours to restore the habitats important for wildlife and amphibians. A chance to see and learn about newts, toads and toadspawn at one of London's finest amphibian sites. Tools will be provided but please bring gloves and some refreshment. Stout footwear is recommended. Toilets are available at the local train station.
How to get to Spring Workday:
Kidbrooke railway station is nearby. Easy parking on side roads near site. Bus no 286 stops nearby.
Where to meet:
Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery, Brockley
10 March, 2012 - 11:00
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: naturesgym@lewisham.gov.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Deep Clean!
11 March, 2012 - 09:00
Join us for some of the lowest tides of the year, and get stuck in on the Thames foreshore! This is an opportunity to tackle the deeply entrenched litter concealed by normal tides in a fun and safe way.
Everyone is welcome whatever your age and ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
Deep Clean!
13 March, 2012 - 10:00
Join us for some of the lowest tides of the year, and get stuck in on the Thames foreshore! This is an opportunity to tackle the deeply entrenched litter concealed by normal tides in a fun and safe way.
Everyone is welcome whatever your age and ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project.
For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
Dacres Wood
15 March, 2012 - 11:00
Digging out the reeds in the pond. Please note this is hard work and you will be working in water. There may be little or NO land based work available.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: naturesgym@lewisham.gov.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Pennywort Removal
17 March, 2012 - 10:30
Join Thames21 and help tackle this invasive weed clogging our waterways. All you need is enthusiasm and to turn up ready to get stuck in! Equipment provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This is event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
Lea Navigation Litter Pick and Tidy-Up
20 March, 2012 - 10:30
Come with Thames21 and help improve the Lea Navigation for people and wildlife! We will be litter picking and tidying up this area from Bow Locks to Three Mills. Everyone is welcome whatever your age or ability. Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. All equipment provided.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
Upper Pepys Park
22 March, 2012 - 11:00
Cutting back buddleia and other invasive species to bring this site back to a nature area.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: judith.simmons@glendale-services.co.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Cody Dock Reed Bed revival!
27 March, 2012 - 10:30
Help Thames21 revive a fantastic habitat! We will be planting reed plugs and managing the existing reed bed. Everyone is welcome to come whatever your age or ability. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-03/
Upper Pepys Park
29 March, 2012 - 11:00
Cutting back buddleia and other invasive species to bring this site back to a nature area.
Please contact event organiser before attending this event: judith.simmons@glendale-services.co.uk.
All beginners / new members welcome, but you will need to complete a registration form and sign a volunteer code of conduct before attending your first event.
Pennywort Removal
3 April, 2012 - 10:30
Join Thames21 and help tackle this invasive weed clogging our waterways. All you need is enthusiasm and to turn up ready to get stuck in! Equipment provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This is event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Create a Wildflower meadow
10 April, 2012 - 10:30
Thames21 is Mad about Meadows! Join us and enjoy the outdoors and learn new skills helping us create a wildflower meadow. Everyone is welcome to come along, whatever your age or ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Regents Canal Clean Up
13 April, 2012 - 10:30
Get involved with Thames21 and help improve this area for people and wildlife. All you need is some time, energy, and to turn up ready to go! Look out for the Thames21 van in the Bow Wharf Car Park! It will be around 10 minutes walk from Mile End tube. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Create a Wildflower Meadow
14 April, 2012 - 10:30
Thames21 is Mad About Meadows! Join us and enjoy the outdoors and learn new skills helping us create a wildflower meadow. Everyone is welcome to come along, whatever your age or ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Regents Canal Kayak Litter Pick
18 April, 2012 - 13:00
Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Regents Canal and help us improve it at the same time. We will also need a team to help us on dry land. Those helpers will not need to kayak on this event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel if you wish to be part of the boat team.
Please note: there are limited spaces for the kayaks and canoes, so pre-registering is essential!
Create a Wildflower Meadow
21 April, 2012 - 10:00
Thames21 is Mad about Meadows! Join us and enjoy the outdoors and learn new skills helping us create a wildflower meadow. Everyone is welcome to come along, whatever your age or ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Lea Navigation kayak litter-pick
24 April, 2012 - 10:30
Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Lea Navigation, and help us improve it at the same time. We will also need a team to help us on dry land. Those helpers will not need to kayak on this event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel if you wish to be part of the boat team.
Please note: there are limited spaces for the kayaks and canoes, so pre-registering is essential!
Pennywort Removal
26 April, 2012 - 10:30
Join Thames21 and help tackle this invasive weed clogging our waterways. All you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to go! Equipment provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This is event is part of the Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 project. For more information, see Big Waterways Clean Up Calendar of Events: http://www.thames21.org.uk/events/2012-04/
Regents Canal Kayak Litter Pick
29 April, 2012 - 11:00
Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Regents Canal and help us improve it at the same time. We will also need a team to help us on dry land. Those helpers will not need to kayak on this event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel if you wish to be part of the boat team.
Please note: there are limited spaces for the kayaks and canoes, so pre-registering is essential!
