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SUMMARY:Urban Riverfly Training at Braywick Nature Centre
DESCRIPTION:Passionate about your local river and want to help protect it? Why not train to become a citizen scientist with us? Want to help provide solutions to the river pollution challenge? The data collected by our citizen scientists are vital to drive change in local catchments. Take part in our citizen scientist event in Maidenhead on Saturday 21st March to find out more. \nBOOK HERE. \nDate: Saturday 21 March 2025 \nVenue: Braywick Nature Centre\, Hibbert Rd\, Maidenhead\, SL6 1UU \nTimings: 09:15 – 16:00 (more details are in the below table). Please note\, timings are slightly flexible\, so we may finish slightly earlier/later than 16:00. \nStructure of the day: \n09:30 – Arrivals\, registration and refreshments \n09:45 – Introductions\, health & safety and biosecurity \n10:15 – Introduction to Riverfly monitoring (RMI) \n10:45 – Break (tea/coffee) \n11:00 – Target groups: identification\, life history & ecology \n11:45 – RMI fieldwork – theory \n12:15 – Lunch break \n12:45 – RMI fieldwork – practical session in the river at North Town Moor \n15:15 – Clean equipment and kit \n15:45 – ID quiz (back inside the pavilion) \n16:00 – Online database and RMI in practice \n16:15 – Questions and feedback \n16:30 – Finish \nGetting there: The centre is a 25-minute walk from Maidenhead Station and a 2-minute walk from the Grove Academy stop (53 bus). If you’re driving\, there is a car park at the centre\, which is free for the day \nLunch: Please bring your own lunch with you. \nClothing: Please dress appropriately for the weather: If there is rain in the forecast\, bring a raincoat. In general for riverfly monitoring\, please wear long trousers and wear or bring a long-sleeved top/fleece/jumper to protect yourself from nettles or giant hogweed. Please also wear sturdy shoes for the walk to the site for the practical session. \nWaders: Please fill in the waders section in the sign-up form\, so I know your shoe size and 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. \nEquipment: All equipment for the RMI practical fieldwork will be provided on the day – I will give you/the person representing your group your monitoring kit to take home with you. 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. \nUnder 18s: Please note\, if you are under the age of 18\, you must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian in order to attend.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/urban-riverfly-training-at-braywick-nature-centre/
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SUMMARY:Chiswick Eyot Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Thames21 is working to restore Chiswick Eyot. \nBOOK HERE \nInformation about the day: \n\nVolunteer and help us to stabilise the island from further erosion and enhance the island for wildlife\nTasks include repairing the banks using willow spiling techniques\, marginal planting\, scrub removal\, tree pruning\, litter clearance and invasive plant removal\nAll welcome\, all equipment provided\, just wear old clothes and bring lots of enthusiasm.\n\nAddress: Chiswick Eyot\, London W4 2PR \nContact Vic if you have any questions. \nvic.richardson@thames21.org.uk \n07973 442219
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/chiswick-eyot-conservation/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Chiswick Eyot\, The Mall\, London W4 2PR\, Chiswick Eyot\, London\, W4 2PR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dollis Brook Revival - River Restoration Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the Dollis Brook back to life!  \nA total of 8 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to restore the Dollis Brook to its former glory. \nActivities include toeboard removal to reconnect the brook to its floodplain\, deflector installation and invasive vegetation management. \nWhere to meet: \nLongland Drive – What 3 Words: lift.fumes.cargo (about half way down – look for the Thames 21 van) \nNearest tube – Totteridge & Whetstone \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up for the event here: Dollis Brook Revival – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis 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/
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/dollis-brook-revival-7/
LOCATION:Dollis Brook\, Whetstone Stray\, Barnet\, N20 8HH\, United Kingdom
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