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Pre-event London Rivers Week 2022 webinar: Who is Mama Osun – Why do we honour her?
Hosted by Thames21 and Way Wive Wordz in celebration of London Rivers Week, we invite you to consider the significance of honouring this river goddess...
London Rivers Week 2022: Living With Water art exhibition
St Mary's Church, Barnes Church RoadDip you toe into an art exhibition of paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, photography and film to celebrate water. Glorious leafy Barnes sits on the inside...
London Rivers Week 2022: Guided Walk – Beckton Creekside Nature Reserve
Beckton Creekside Nature Reserve Jenkins Lane, LondonEnjoy a wander with our Nature Reserve Warden around Beckton Creekside as part of London Rivers Week. This event is run by Thames Water. Time:...
London Rivers Week 2022: Beverley Brook Guided Walk
Richmond Park, Roehampton Gate Car Park, SW15 5JR Richmond Park, Roehampton Gate Car Park, London, LondonJoin the South East Rivers Trust for a guided walk of the Beverley Brook through Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Learn about the river, the...
London Rivers Week 2022: Hogsmill River Enhancements
Hogsmill RiverHelp the Southwood Activity Centre make improvements to the Hogsmill River on the ground. This will be a volunteering activity which will aim to improve...
London Rivers Week 2022: Webinar on catchment-wide assessments of plastic pollution – the Mersey and other case studies
Our rivers, oceans and wildlife are being overwhelmed by plastic waste, and microplastic is entering our food and water. Thames21 works on various projects to...
London Rivers Week 2022: Let’s Walk – Greenford to Historic Northolt Village Canalside Walk
Greenford 100A Horsenden Lane North, LondonIt's always fun to walk by a canal. The walk from Greenford to Historic Northolt Village, run by Canal & River Trust, will be led...
London Rivers Week 2022: Understanding the Thames Estuary: Sustainable Development, Renewables, Flooding and Nature Conservation
Chalkwell Beach Chalkwell Beach, Southend-on-SeaAs part of London Rivers Week 2022 and the EU ReSET project, Professor Mark Mulligan from King's College London will hold a free guided walking tour from...
London Rivers Week 2022 author talk: Nick Higham – Mercenary River – SOLD OUT
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium Westminster Bridge Road, LondonNo city can survive without water, and lots of it. Today we take the stuff for granted: turn a tap and it gushes out. But...
London Rivers Week 2022: Guided Walk – Hogsmill Nature Reserve
Hogsmill Nature Reserve Lower Marsh Lane, KingstonEnjoy a wander with our Nature Reserve Warden around Hogsmill as part of London Rivers Week. We will visit the area we have been improving...
London Rivers Week 2022: Bonesgate Balsam Bash – Hogsmill River
Bonesgate Open SpaceJoin the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) for a balsam bashing session along the Hogsmill River. The Bonesgate is a tributary of the Hogsmill River...
London Rivers Week 2022: Slough Sewage Treatment Works
slough sewage treatment works Wood LaneJoin Thames Water for a tour of Slough Sewage Treatment Works as part of London Rivers Week 2022. These tours of Slough Sewage Treatment works,...
London Rivers Week 2022: Tidally Fed Wet Woodland – An Endangered Habitat
Come and learn about tidally-fed wet woodlands, their importance, and what we need to do to conserve and enhance them in this webinar run by...
London Rivers Week 2022: Safe swimming in the Thames – Tips and Q&A – via Zoom
As part of London Rivers Week 2022, learn more about how to swim safely in the Thames with Simon Griffiths. When and where to swim...
London Rivers Week 2022: London Rivers Week – Lost Rivers Club
CPRE London 70 Cowcross Street, LondonLondon is defined by water, from the iconic loops of the Thames to the smaller rivers that give its neighbourhoods identity and space, and the...
London Rivers Week 2022: Dawn Creek Walk & Creek Know-How
Deptford CreekJoin the Creekside Discovery Centre for a peaceful morning walk, followed by breakfast and a presentation to learn more about your local river - all...
London Rivers Week 2022: Kempton Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Kempton Nature Reserve LondonEnjoy a wander with our Nature Reserve Warden around Kempton with Thames Water. Find out more about how Thames Water manages the site and the...
London Rivers Week 2022: Tidal Thames Fish Survey
Slug and Lettuce, Buccleuch Passage, Richmond Riverside House, RichmondDid you know that the Tidal Thames is home to 115 different species of fish? Want to learn more about fish in the Tidal Thames?...
London Rivers Week 2022: Hampton Court Flood Meadows Walk
Home Park Terrace Home Park Terrace, Kingston upon ThamesGet out in the fresh air and join Thames Landscape Strategy for a guided walk through Home Park Water Meadows (Henry VIII's old home). It...
London Rivers Week 2022: The Thames and Tributaries Plasticblitz – Webinar on how to get involved!
Online WebinarOn 13th July, Thames21 Catchment Partnership Development Officer Will Oliver will host an exciting webinar to show you how you can take part in this...
London Rivers Week 2022 panel discussion: Natural recovery of rivers and wetlands – An opportunity to support wildlife
70 Cowcross StreetWe are delighted to invite you to our London Rivers Week panel discussion on Wednesday 13 July. About this event The concept of rewilding with...
London Rivers Week 2022: Nature-friendly dog walk
Elmbridge Meadows Elmbridge Meadows Open Space,Elmbridge Meadows, SurbitonJoin us down at Elmbridge Meadows Open Space for a nature-friendly dog walk along the Hogsmill River, as part of London Rivers Week 2022....
London Rivers Week 2022: Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works Tours
Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works Lower Marsh Lane Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 3BW Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works, Lower Marsh Lane, KingstonEver wondered how a sewage treatment system works? Wonder no more! Join Thames Water for a tour of Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works as part of...
London Rivers Week 2022: Let’s Walk – Tottenham Canalside Wellbeing Walk
Tottenham Lock Ferry LaneIt’s always fun to walk by a canal. The walk, run by Canal & River Trust, will be led by qualified walk leaders who are...
London Rivers Week 2022: Future Wetlands Welly Walk
Old Palace Lane Richmond, LondonA welly walk looking at potential wetland creation along the Thames as part of the Rewilding Arcadia project. Wellington boots essential. Time: 12pm-3pm Location: Meet at...