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			1 Gardening for health Gardening for health Gardening for health March 1, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Leave stress behind and join us for some gardening in East London! Recent studies have suggested that spending time in green spaces and doing activities such as gardening can boost mental…	2	3 Gardening for health Lea Navigation kayak litter-pick Lea Navigation kayak litter-pick March 3, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Please note: this event is now full! Please check the calendar for other opportunities to get involved. Enjoy a guided kayak/canoe trip on the Regents Canal and help us improve it at the…	4 Lea Navigation kayak litter-pick Lea Navigation kayak litter-pick River Pool clean up River Pool clean up March 4, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 for a friendly community clean-up on the River Pool, the last event was cancelled due to snow. No experience necessary, all you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to… River Crane Cranford Park clean-up River Crane Cranford Park clean-up March 4, 2012 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help improve your local waterways! All you need is enthusiasm, everyone is welcome whatever your age or ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by an…
5	6 River Crane Cranford Park clean-up River Crane Cranford Park clean-up River Crane Cranford Park clean-up Sutcliffe Park clean up Sutcliffe Park clean up March 6, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 for a friendly community clean-up in Sutcliffe Park. No experience necessary, all you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to get stuck in! This is part of our… Explore with me at Brent River Park! Explore with me at Brent River Park! March 6, 2012 10:30 am Come along to Thames21’s Fun Nature Trail at Brent River Park with St Raphael’s Children’s Centre! Themed walks will take place fortnightly. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied… Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Ground! Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Ground! March 6, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Come along to Thames21’s Family Fun Nature Trail at Gibbons Recreation Grounds with Harmony Children’s Centre! Themed walks will take place fortnightly. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s need to be…	7 Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Ground! Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Ground! Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Ground! River Pool Enhancement Project River Pool Enhancement Project March 7, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 every Wednesday on an exciting new project to improve the look and dynamism of the River Pool. This unique project will transform sections of the river with in-stream structures… Free Narrowboat trip of Lea Navigation! Free Narrowboat trip of Lea Navigation! March 7, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Please note: this event is now full! Please check the calendar for other opportunities to get involved. Join Thames21 for this special event. Explore nature with all your senses along the Lea Navigation. Please note there… Crayford Waterside Gardens River Clean Crayford Waterside Gardens River Clean March 7, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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…	8 Crayford Waterside Gardens River Clean Love Lane Clean up Love Lane Clean up March 8, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join Thames21 in a family-friendly clean-up at Love Lane. No experience needed, all you need is your enthusiasm and willingness to stuck in! People of all age groups and abilities are…	9 Love Lane Clean up Love Lane Clean up Love Lane Clean up Deep Clean! Deep Clean! March 9, 2012 8:45 am - 12:00 pm Join us for some the lowest tides of the year in our annual Deep Clean, and help tackle some of the dirtiest patches of the Thames! Vast areas of foreshore normally… Regents Canal wildbank tidy up! – cancelled Regents Canal wildbank tidy up! – cancelled March 9, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Please note: this event has been cancelled by police due to an unrelated matter earlier in the week. Apologies for any inconvenience caused, please stay posted for details of reschedule (likely in April). Join… Guided walk – Upper reaches of the River Shuttle Guided walk – Upper reaches of the River Shuttle March 9, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us for a guided walk of the upper reaches of the River Shuttle. We will be walking to Avery Hill Park cafe and back following the Shuttle Walkway. Don’t forget tea…	10 Guided walk – Upper reaches of the River Shuttle Guided walk – Upper reaches of the River Shuttle Guided walk – Upper reaches of the River Shuttle Deep Clean! Deep Clean! March 10, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us for some the lowest tides of the year in our annual Deep Clean, and help tackle some of the dirtiest patches of the Thames! Vast areas of foreshore normally… Cundy Park Revival Cundy Park Revival March 10, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Join Thames21 and help regenerate the pond area of Cundy Park for people and wildlife in this family friendly event. We’re aiming to improve this spot removing litter and managing the vegetation. Everyone… Rescue Reading Clean up Rescue Reading Clean up March 10, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Get involved in your local community! Come and help Thames21 and improve your local community area! This clean up is part of Reading Councils RESCUE Reading Campaign. Everyone is welcome whatever your age…	11 Rescue Reading Clean up Rescue Reading Clean up Rescue Reading Clean up Wey River action day! Wey River action day! March 11, 2012 2:30 am - 4:30 pm Help Thames21 litter-pick along the picturesque Wey River. Meet new people, get active and spot wildlife, while you make a real difference to the environment and your local community. We’re looking… Deep Clean Deep Clean March 11, 2012 9:00 am - 11:30 am Join us for some the lowest tides of the year for our annual Deep Clean, and get stuck in on the Thames foreshore! Help tackle some of the dirtiest patches of… Jubilee River clean-up Jubilee River clean-up March 11, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Help Thames21 litter-pick along the picturesque Jubilee River! Meet new people and spot wildlife! We’re looking for volunteers in this area to improve the non-tidal River Thames and tributaries. No experience is…
12	13 Jubilee River clean-up Jubilee River clean-up Deep Clean! Deep Clean! March 13, 2012 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Join us for some the lowest tides of the year in our annual Deep Clean and help tackle some of the dirtiest patches of the Thames! Vast areas of foreshore normally… River Cray clean-up River Cray clean-up March 13, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help us take advantage of the low water levels on the Cray, to give the river a thorough clean. Everyone is welcome to come along, all you need…	14 River Cray clean-up River Cray clean-up River Cray clean-up River Pool Enhancement Project River Pool Enhancement Project March 14, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 every Wednesday on an exciting new project to improve the look and dynamism of the River Pool. This unique project will transform sections of the river with in-stream structures… River Cray clean-up River Cray clean-up March 14, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help us take advantage of the low water levels on the Cray, to give the river a thorough clean. Everyone is welcome to come along, all you need… Beckton Lake regeneration Beckton Lake regeneration March 14, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Help us improve the park for people and wildlife! Join Thames21 in a nature discovery event and help transform this forgotten gem into a magical place. Learn about wildlife, while making a practical…	15 Beckton Lake regeneration Beckton Lake regeneration Beckton Lake regeneration River Cray clean-up River Cray clean-up March 15, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help us take advantage of the low water levels on the Cray, to give the river a thorough clean. Everyone is welcome to come along, all you need… Green Skills & Wellbeing Green Skills & Wellbeing March 15, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Enjoy the outdoors, get more active, meet new people and learn skills to improve the environment and your local community! Get involved with us in this friendly event. We will show… Removal of invasive species Removal of invasive species March 15, 2012 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Join Thames21 in a clean-up at Avery Hill. No experience needed, all you need is your enthusiasm and willingness to stuck in! People of all age groups and abilities are welcome.…	16	17 Removal of invasive species Removal of invasive species Removal of invasive species Pennywort removal Pennywort removal March 17, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm 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… Desborough Island clean-up Desborough Island clean-up March 17, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Join Thames21 at Desborough Island, and help us improve this spot for people to enjoy and make it wildlife-friendly We will be maintaining vegetation and cleaning the area of litter. Get active,… Sunbury Island clean-up Sunbury Island clean-up March 17, 2012 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Get involved in your local waterway! Come and help Thames21 and improve Sunbury Lock for people and wildlife! We will be removing litter and managing vegetation. Everyone is welcome whatever your age or…	18 Sunbury Island clean-up Sunbury Island clean-up River Brent clean-up and dipping River Brent clean-up and dipping March 18, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 in this family friendly event and help us to clean-up this grot-spot in and around the River Brent. We will also go on a river exploration to find out… Hillingdon Canal Clean Up Hillingdon Canal Clean Up March 18, 2012 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help improve your local canal! All you need is enthusiasm, everyone is welcome whatever your age or ability. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied by…
19	20 Hillingdon Canal Clean Up Hillingdon Canal Clean Up Hillingdon Canal Clean Up Hillingdon Canal Clean Up Lea Navigation litter pick and tidy-up Lea Navigation litter pick and tidy-up March 20, 2012 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 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… Removal of Invasive Species Removal of Invasive Species March 20, 2012 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Join Thames21 in a clean-up at Avery Hill. No experience needed, all you need is your enthusiasm and willingness to stuck in! People of all age groups and abilities are welcome.… Explore with me at Brent River Park! Explore with me at Brent River Park! March 20, 2012 10:30 am - 11:30 am Come along to Thames21’s Fun Nature Trail at Brent River Park with St Raphael’s Children’s Centre! Themed walks will take place fortnightly. All equipment will be provided. Under 16s must be accompanied… Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Grounds! Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Grounds! March 20, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Come along to Thames21’s Family Fun Nature Trail at Gibbons Recreation Grounds and Brent Feeder Canal with Harmony Children’s Centre! Themed walks will take place fortnightly. All equipment will be provided. Under…	21 Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Grounds! Explore with me at Gibbons Recreation Grounds! River Pool Enhancement Project River Pool Enhancement Project March 21, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 every Wednesday on an exciting new project to improve the look and dynamism of the River Pool. This unique project will transform sections of the river with in-stream structures… Beckton Pond day regeneration Beckton Pond day regeneration March 21, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Join Thames21 in this family-friendly event and help us improve Beckton park for people and wildlife in the best gym of the world… The outdoors! We’re aiming to improve this wonderful spot…	22 Beckton Pond day regeneration Marlborough Park Clean Up Marlborough Park Clean Up March 22, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Thames21 and help us improve Malborough Park for people and wildlife. Everyone is welcome to come, whatever age or ability. All you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to…	23 Marlborough Park Clean Up Marlborough Park Clean Up Birds of the River Shuttle, a guided walk Birds of the River Shuttle, a guided walk March 23, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come with Thames21 and discover the birds of Bexley Woods as we follow the River Shuttle on a guided walk. Explore nature with all your senses spotting wildlife along the way.… Cornmill Gardens River Clean up Cornmill Gardens River Clean up March 23, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join Thames21 for a friendly community clean-up in Cornmill Gardens on the River Ravensbourne. No experience necessary, all you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to get stuck in! This is…	24 Cornmill Gardens River Clean up Brent Feeder Canal clean-up Brent Feeder Canal clean-up March 24, 2012 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 and help clean up Brent Feeder Canal at Hillside. All equipment provided, and no experience necessary Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. This is part of the Brent…	25 Brent Feeder Canal clean-up Ladywell Fields clean up Ladywell Fields clean up March 25, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 for a friendly community clean-up in Ladywell Fields. No experience necessary, all you need is enthusiasm and turn up ready to get stuck in! This is part of our…
26 Ladywell Fields clean up Eel Monitoring Training Eel Monitoring Training March 26, 2012 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Since 2005 the Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) tidal Thames team have been working in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA) collecting data on the migration of juvenile eels into…	27 Eel Monitoring Training Cody Dock Reed Bed revival! Cody Dock Reed Bed revival! March 27, 2012 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 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…	28 Cody Dock Reed Bed revival! Cody Dock Reed Bed revival! River Pool Enhancement Project River Pool Enhancement Project March 28, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Thames21 every Wednesday on an exciting new project to improve the look and dynamism of the River Pool. This unique project will transform sections of the river with in-stream structures… Beckton Lake regeneration Beckton Lake regeneration March 28, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Help us improve the park for people and wildlife! Join Thames21 in a nature discovery event and help transform this forgotten gem into a magical place. Learn about wildlife, while making a practical…	29 Beckton Lake regeneration Beckton Lake regeneration Limekiln Dock Clean-Up Limekiln Dock Clean-Up March 29, 2012 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Help us clean up this dock in a beautiful quiet spot in East London. Lots of plastic rubbish accumulates here on high tide, so we’ll be removing this floating litter… Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park March 29, 2012 10:30 am - 3:00 pm A big thank you to all those volunteers who have worked so hard at tackling the huge patch of the Japanese Knotweed at Pippenhall Stables – it has been a mammoth…	30 Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park The Hidden Wild- Nature Connection Activities and Walk The Hidden Wild- Nature Connection Activities and Walk March 30, 2012 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Come with Thames21 on a guided walk and activities of the special kind at Gunnersbury Park. Join our outdoor journey and explore nature with all your senses! Everybody is welcome, whatever your ability. Please… Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park March 30, 2012 10:30 am - 3:00 pm A big thank you to all those volunteers who have worked so hard at tackling the huge patch of the Japanese Knotweed at Pippenhall Stables – it has been a mammoth…	31 Japanese Knotweed removal, Avery Hill Park Avery Hill Park and the River Shuttle Guided Walk Avery Hill Park and the River Shuttle Guided Walk March 31, 2012 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Join Thames21 in a family-friendly event and learn about the fascinating history of the shuttle in this guided walk. We will be walking along the head waters of the Shuttle from…