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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
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Sensory walk through Headstone Manor Park [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Headstone Manor Park on this free walk to discover The Copse at Headstone Manor Park as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Adrian Doyle & Jonathan Barker from the Friends of Headstone Manor Park for a sensory walk through The Copse and experience pure nature and discover more about this 1 Hectare wooded environment. \n• Look: look at yourself in the river or take a selfie. \n• Touch: Leaf\, Tree\, Moss or Bark. \n• Smell: Take a while to take a deep breath in a particular area and move around to smell different things. \n• See: Animals\, birds\, shadows on leaves\, branches\, trees\, shrubs\, and ripples on water\, \n• Listen: Forest Woodland sounds\, bird song\, animal noises. \nAlthough there are cleared paths\, they may be uneven so stout shoes and strong clothing are advisable as we will be walking through densely packed wooded areas which may also be occasionally muddy. \nThe activity is aimed at adults only. \nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and bring a drink/ snack. Some of the walks will be over grassed areas which may be muddy – depending upon the weather conditions. \nThe event will take place come rain or shine however in the event of extreme weather you will be notified should we need to postpone the event. \nDogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead. \nMeet Outside the Moat Cafe \nThe activity is aimed at adults however children of 8+ years\, accompanied by an adult\, are welcome. \nFor more information\, email fohmrg@gmail.com \nBook your place here.\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-the-copse-at-headstone-manor-park-spring-adults-only/
LOCATION:Headstone Manor Park\, Pinner View\, London\, HA2 6PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Keeping Our Rivers Healthy with CABI and the Stonebridge Lock Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Drop by CABI and the Stonebridge Lock Coalition’s stalls to learn all about the local waterways\, the wildlife that lives there and how we are protecting them from fly-tipping and exotic invasive plants as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nPlay games\, create fun crafts to take home and meet CABI scientists who are actively researching natural solutions to keep our rivers healthy! \nThis is a drop-in event; there’s no need to register. \nLocation: public footpaths by the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Cafe
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-keeping-our-rivers-healthy-with-cabi-and-the-stonebridge-lock-coalition/
LOCATION:Stonebridge Lock\, Waterside Café N17 0XD\, Stonebridge Lock\, London\, N17 0XD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Family Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family crafternoon with South East Rivers Trust at Riverside Gardens for London Rivers Week\, learning more about what lives in the river while doing nature art! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us:\nThe Riverside Gardens wetland has been revitalised through re-profiling to create diverse water depths and reconnecting the wetland with the River Cray. As part of London Rivers Week 2026\, we are hosting a family friendly arts & crafts afternoon to celebrate the river. \nThese are family friendly\, for young people aged 6 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nYounger children can attend\, however all activities may not be age appropriate. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nRiver themed scavenger hunt\nNature art\nRiver sampling\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know \n🕒 When: Wednesday\, May 27th. 12pm – 3pm \n📍Where to meet: Riverside Gardens\, Gardiner Close\, BR5 4AB – Look out for our South East Rivers Trust flags \n\nGoogle Maps HERE\n\n\nwhat3words ///reason.traps.mining\n\n👉 Booking is essential so we can plan sessions\, please register here.\n⏰ Booking closes at 11:30pm\, May 25th. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nWater bottle (filled up!)\n\n\nWarm\, weather appropriate clothing\n\n\nWear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty\n\nAccessibility: Activities will take us off-paths and working on the ground. Some areas may be muddy. If you have any questions about access or physical requirements\, please get in touch before the event. \nGood to know \n\nWe’ll contact you if severe weather means we need to reschedule\n\n\nPlease check your junk folder for confirmation emails\n\nQuestions? \nPlease email us at volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-family-crafternoon/
LOCATION:Meet at Riverside Gardens\, Orpington\, Riverside Gardens\, Orpington\, Greater London\, London\, BR5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: A River Rights Charter for the Channelsea Creek - lecture and workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Climate Ecological Transitions Hub at Loughborough University London (LUL) for a River Rights Charter event as part of London Rivers Week 2026\, with Surge Cooperative and River Rights Network\, welcoming the rivers community for a lecture and hands-on workshop to explore the development of a River Rights Charter for the Channelsea Creek in East London. \nThe event will enable participants to explore the potential for a Rights of Rivers approach with a specific focus on the Channelsea community. The workshop will raise awareness of the concept of Rights for Rivers and its relevance to their river\, inspire participants with practical examples\, develop a greater sense of connection with their river\, and assess the feasibility of developing a Rights for Rivers approach for their own river. \n3 – 4pm: River rights public lecture by Josh Levene of River Rights Network and Love Our Ouse\n5 – 7pm: A River Rights Charter for the Channelsea workshop with Surge Coop\, led by River Rights Network \nAddress: Climate Ecological Transitions Hub\, Loughborough University – 3 Lesney Avenue\, The Broadcast Centre\, E20 3BS \nPlease register here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-a-river-rights-charter-for-the-channelsea-creek-lecture-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Loughborough University\, 3 Lesney Avenue\, The Broadcast Centre\, E20 3BS
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Estuary Edges - From creek to open water [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of the Environment Agency for a free walk around Greenwich\, looking at ways to improve tidal walls for wildlife as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \n\n\n\nWe’ll walk from Deptford to East Greenwich in about an hour and a half. We’ll look at a variety of fringing ecological enhancements to the otherwise sterile vertical walls\, some of which are known as ‘vertical beaches’. We will discuss their benefits to ecology and the challenges of getting them installed and maintained. We will climb down some steps onto the foreshore near the Cutty Sark\, and we’ll finish at River Gardens Café\, 20 River Gardens Walk\, London SE10 0FZ. \nBooking is essential to limit numbers\, please register here. \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-estuary-edges-from-creek-to-open-water/
LOCATION:SE8 3GL\, Meet on the lifting bridge over Deptford Creek\, East of 2 Creative Rd\, SE8 3GL
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Can London be a Wetland City?
DESCRIPTION:Join ZSL for a (in-person) free talk on freshwater habitats and species as part of London Rivers Week. \nBeavers\, water voles and wetlands… come and hear how NGO’s are working to make London a wetland city. \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re a wildlife professional\, a nature enthusiast\, or just river-curious\, come and join our event at ZSL London Zoo. You will hear how ZSL\, Citizen Zoo\, and others are working towards restoring key freshwater species and habitats within the capital\, such as beavers and water voles\, and you’ll have the chance to have your questions answered in a live Q&A at the end. The exact agenda will be shared shortly. \nDoors will be open from 17:40\, with the talks commencing at 18:00. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-can-london-be-a-wetland-city/
LOCATION:London Zoo\, Huxley Lecture Theatre\, Nuffield Building\, Outer Cir\, London\, Outer Circle\, London\, Greater London\, NW1 4RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Twilight Elver Watch- Guided Field Evening [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Thames21 team for a FREE guided evening walk along the River Ravensbourne to discover one of the UK’s most remarkable and endangered species\, the European eel. \nDuring this twilight field session\, we will explore the secretive upstream migration of elvers (juvenile eels) as they navigate urban river barriers in their journey inland. Along the way\, we will discuss the unique life cycle of the European eel\, from the Sargasso Sea to London’s rivers\, and consider the challenges they face in heavily modified catchments. \nAs we walk\, we will observe likely migration points such as weirs and outfalls\, and reflect on how river restoration\, fish passage improvements\, and community action can help reconnect habitats and support eel recovery. Participants will also be invited to share their own observations and experiences of London’s rivers. \nDate: 27.05.26 \nTime: 6pm-8pm (approx. timed with dusk) \nMeet at: Ladywell Fields Café\, SE13 \nPlaces are limited\, please sign up here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/jiWwxGQBMHhG2X56egjV \nRoute:\nThe walk will be approximately 1.5–2 km along riverside paths. \n\n\nMostly flat but may include uneven ground near riverbanks \n\n\nSome low-light conditions after sunset \n\n\nThe walk will include several stopping points for observation \n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing \n\n\nSturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground \n\n\nHead torch or handheld torch (red light preferred if available) \n\n\nWater bottle \n\n\nFor more details\, contact: carolina.orlandi@thames21.org.uk
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-twilight-elver-watch-guided-field-evening/
LOCATION:Ladywell Fields\, Ladywell Fields\, London\, SE13 7XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Evening stroll along River Crane at Mill Road\, Twickenham
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the River Crane (FORCE) for this fantastic evening walk along the River Crane. \nThis FREE guided walk will start at Mill Road Twickenham and then upstream to Willow Way looking at all the river and open space improvements works that are happening along this stretch. You will also hear talks about how FORCE is seeking to entice water voles and kingfishers into this space. You will then come back along the mill stream channel to Mill Road. \nLocation meeting point: Meet at the Stag Beetle bench. Mill Road is accessible from Staines Road or via a footpath from Lincoln Avenue. Twickenham\, TW2 5HA \nBOOK BY CLICKING LINK HERE (can book from Mon 27th April): https://shorturl.at/ODJ5u \nBooking will open here a month beforehand. Due to safeguarding needs all children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nFor more info email: events@force.org.uk
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-evening-stroll-along-river-crane-at-mill-road-twickenham/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, TW2 5HA\, Mill Road\, TW2 5HA
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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