Back in Beck – River Restoration Project

Join us to bring the River Beck back to life!

A total of 7 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to restore the River Beck to its former glory.

The River Beck is a valued local blue space that runs through High Broom and Harvington Woods, but heavy public use has led to widespread bank erosion and increased sediment entering the river. Our mission is to use nature-based solutions upstream to reduce erosion, improve wildlife habitat, protect riverside paths, and help prevent costly downstream sediment build-up.

Activities include installing dead hedging, creating natural berms at the toe of the river bank, installing deflectors in the channel to improve the health of the river and removing invasive vegetation.

Where to meet:

St David’s Rd, Beckenham BR3 0QY

• What 3 Words: deflection.fears.skinny
• Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YuWDtxsR1DLCZcuDA
• Nearest station: West Wickham

Occasionally the meeting point may change depending on where we are working during the day. You will be notified the day before the event via email where the meeting point will be.

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 waders) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you!

Extra Info:

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 book a place via the booking link on Plinth before attending. This helps me estimate numbers so I can bring enough equipment and PPE, and plan activities appropriately for the group size.

If the group size is too big for the resources, equipment and tasks available you may be turned away.

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  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/