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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Clean Air Canal art exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Camilla Brendon at Kindred Studios in West London during London Rivers Week for a FREE\, fantastic art exhibition called ‘Clean Air Canal’. \nIt is open to the public and you are invited to drop in  from Saturday 23 May – Wednesday 27 (inclusive) May during the hours between 12pm-6pm. \nClean Air Canal is an installation made in response to the overlap and coexistence between man-made and nature. The work is made of plastics found in and around the Union Canal\, which is adjacent to Kindred Studios\, where artist Camilla Brendon has made and is showing the work. Air purifying plants have taken root in the installation and are reclaiming the rubbish and drawing harmful man-made materials back to the natural realm. \nPlease join the artist in conversation at 3pm on Saturday May 23rd. \nLocation: The Gramophone Works\, 326 Kensal Road\, W10 5BZ \nMore details about Kindred Studios: https://www.kindredstudios.co.uk/ \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-clean-air-canal-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Gramophone Works\, 326 Kensal Road\, W10 5BZ\, The Gramophone Works\, Kindred Studios\, London\, W10 5BZ
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Balsam Bash at Ham
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends Thames Landscape Strategy for a free\, friendly\, hands‑on volunteer session helping to control Himalayan Balsam\, an invasive plant that poses a threat to riverbanks and wildlife. \nREGISTER HERE  \n📅 Date: 26th May \n⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n📍 Location: Ham Street Car Park \n🔗 What 3 words: ///slowly.rising.audit \nWhat to Expect \nYou will be working along the riverside with Thames Landscape Strategy\, to remove Himalayan Balsam before it sets seed. This simple but effective action helps protect native plants\, improves habitats for wildlife\, and keeps our local rivers healthy and resilient. \nNo previous experience is needed – just enthusiasm! \nAll tools\, gloves and guidance will be provided on the day. \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult. \nThese sessions are relaxed\, sociable and open to all. Bring along a friend\, family member\, or come solo and meet like‑minded people. \nHot drinks and biscuits will be provided\, so we can relax and chat between tasks. \nWhat to Bring \nComfortable outdoor clothing (including long sleeves and trousers) \nSturdy shoes or boots \nA packed lunch and water \nSunscreen if required \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-balsam-bash-at-ham/
LOCATION:Ham Street Car Park\, 209 Ham Street\, Richmond\, TW10 7HF
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Walk the Lambeth - Riverside Walk [FULLY BOOKED -WAITLIST AVAILABLE]
DESCRIPTION:As part of London Rivers Week 2026\, join Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton for a leisurely\, free guided walk along a step-free section of the Thames Path. The walk follows the Albert Embankment from Lambeth Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge and highlights some of the route’s most notable features\, including the giant prow of a ship\, the Art Deco Lambeth Fire Brigade HQ\, a new island below the MI6 building\, and the surprisingly little-known sculptures on Vauxhall Bridge. \nDate: Tuesday 26th May 2026 \nDistance: Less than a mile. \nStart time and start location: 11am. Meet at the Riverside Café (address Lambeth Pier\, Albert Embankment\, London SE1 7SG) \nTiming: About an hour and a quarter\, plus time for a coffee or a drink in the Riverside Pub the upstream side of Vauxhall Bridge at the end\, if wanted. \nBring: Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water and snacks. Also\, please feel free to bring camera and binoculars \nAll U18’s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBOOK HERE: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/vYwn8m4OY7t6zZYWJwJy \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-walk-the-lambeth-riverside-walk/
LOCATION:Riverside Cafe\, Lambeth Pier\, Albert Embankment\, London\, SE1 7SG
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Brookmill Park Wade [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Rivers & People for a free wade upstream from the Brookmill Park section of the River Ravensbourne as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nWe’ll litter pick as we go and observe the various features\, including some artificial banks and tunnels on this stretch of the river. \nTo book your place\, please email emily.millhouse@glendale-services.co.uk \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBring: Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water and snacks. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-brookmill-park-wade/
LOCATION:Brookmill Park\, Brookmill Road\, Deptford\, London\, SE8 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026,River Ravensbourne
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Salmons Brook Site Walk and Citizen Science Demo [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames21 to learn about the upcoming Upper Salmons Brook Restoration and how to join the team of Citizen Scientists. \nThe restoration aims to: \n\nImprove 3km of river and floodplain habitat\nReturn the river to a more natural state\nCreate new wetlands and woodland\nReduce the risk of flooding to around 2\,000 homes in Edmonton\nCreate a shared space for nature\, wellbeing and the local community\n\nJoin a network of citizen scientists and help us measure the success of this exciting project by monitoring your local stretch of river. Get trained for free\, upload to accessible platforms and view and analyse your data using Thames21’s Citizen Science Dashboard. Join our Citizen Science Network WhatsApp \nTypes of monitoring: \n\nRiverfly – Discover the creatures that live beneath the water’s surface and use them as indicators of river health.\nPhysical habitat surveys – Assess your rivers features\, vegetation\, and structure to understand how it is functioning\nWater quality monitoring – Test for key indicators and nutrients to build a picture of what’s flowing through your local river\neDNA sampling – Detect the presence of species – from rare fish to water voles – through the traces they leave behind in the water.\nSoil sampling – Dig beneath your feet and discover how the land has been shaped over time\n\n  Book your place here.\nOn the day will meet at Botany Bay for a relaxed walk along a section of the restoration site doing some aquatic monitoring on the way with refreshments provided. Please wear suitable footwear and weather gear. If you have any access requirements don’t hesitate to contact us. \nBe part of “the single most important piece of river restoration work in London to date!”
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-salmons-brook-site-walk-and-citizen-science-demo/
LOCATION:Botany Bay Farm Shop\, EN2 8AD
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Wetland Walk at Wild Tolworth [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Citizen Zoo team for a free guided walk as part of London Rivers Week 2026 to celebrate the completion of the wetland restoration\, a landmark milestone for the Wild Tolworth project. We will explore the newly established marshlands and ponds to see the 4\,000+ aquatic plants now emerging along the banks\, creating a habitat for local species. \n\n\nTolworth Court Farm is more than just a Local Nature Reserve; it is a landscape with a story stretching back to the Domesday Book. Our mission is to ensure this site becomes as rich in wildlife as it is steeped in culture. \nTo honour London Rivers Week\, we will also provide an update on our ‘Get Involved’ Water Vole project and discuss how these restored wetlands play a vital role in the health of our capital’s river networks. \nRegister here.\nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-wetland-walk-at-wild-tolworth/
LOCATION:Wild Tolworth Meeting Point\, Tolworth Court Farm\, Chessington\, KT9 1LQ
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Photography Competition Awards and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our London River’s Week Photography Competition awards. \nWe will also be screening the short film We the Lea | Pollution\, People and the Fight for a Living River. \nDate: Tuesday 26th May \nTime: 6.00pm-8.00pm \nLocation: The Leaside Centre\, E5 9HQ \nThere will be drinks and snacks. \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-photography-competition-awards-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Leaside Trust\, Spring Lane\,\, Clapton\,\, London\, E5 9HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Aquatic Vegetation with Richard Lansdown
DESCRIPTION:Join RewildLea and renowned botanist and ecologist\, and Chair of the IUCN SSC Freshwater Plant Specialist Group\, Richard Lansdown\, for a free guided walk as part of London Rivers Week starting in Hackney Marshes – meeting point confirmed after booking. \nWe’ll be looking at the river’s vegetation. This is the first of a series of nature walks organised by the Rewilding the Old Lea project\, supported by the Mayor of London and Hackney Council. The walk will be along steep\, muddy and possibly slippery banks depending on the recent weather. Please wear suitable footwear and weather gear. \nTo book a place\, please email: RewildLea@outlook.com \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-aquatic-vegetation-with-richard-lansdown/
LOCATION:Meet at Hackney Marshes\, Homerton Road\, London\, E5 5PF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Guided Bat Walk [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames Landscape Strategy for an enchanting spring evening exploring the secret world of bats in the beautiful grounds of Home Park at Hampton Court as part of London Rivers Week. \n\n\n\n\nAs dusk settles\, we’ll take a gentle guided walk to discover the incredible species that emerge at twilight. \nLed by the Thames Landscape Strategy team\, this family‑friendly walk will introduce you to the fascinating behaviour\, ecology\, and conservation of bats. We’ll use handheld bat detectors to listen to their ultrasonic calls and identify different species as they swoop\, forage\, and navigate through the night. \nDate: Tuesday 26th May \nTime: 8:45 pm \nLocation: Meet at the Kingston Gate enterance for Home Park. Near where Hampton Court Road and Church Grove intersect. \nWhat 3 Words: ///listed.design.grapes \nWhat to bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, warm layers\, and a torch \nSuitable for: Adults and children (under 16s accompanied by an adult) \nCome along and celebrate the wildlife of the Thames corridor\, one of London’s most historic and biodiverse landscapes. \nPlease note: As these are wild animals\, sightings cannot be guaranteed. The walk may be cancelled or rescheduled depending on weather conditions. \nAny questions or accessibility information\, please contact: Alex@habitatsandheritage.org.uk \n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-guided-bat-walk/
LOCATION:Home Park Terrace\, Home Park Terrace\, Kingston upon Thames\, KT1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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