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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Coming into {{Contact}} with a River you cannot {{Touch}}
DESCRIPTION:How can we come into contact with rivers we cannot touch?  \nJoin artist\, researcher and London National Park City Ranger Becky Lyon for a free pop-up exhibition as part of London Rivers Week 2026\, reclaiming contact with water through experimental photography\, found materials and performative interventions.  \nOn Saturday 30 May\, the artworks will be enlivened by a dynamic\, joyful and hopeful conference confluence of splash performances and BYOS aka bring your own slide community lectures. This project is generously supported by the Brent Together Towards Zero Fund and is hosted by Metroland Cultures. \n  \nOpening hours  \nSat 30 May – 11.00am – 5.00pm (confluence 1-4.30pm) \nSun 31 May – 11am – 4pm  \n  \nAddress \nMetroland Cultures – 91 Kilburn Square\, London NW6 6PS \n  \nBooking \nExhibition is drop-in \nOn the 30th May from 1pm to 4pm\, there will be a joyful afternoon of splash (really short) performances and BYOS (bring your own slide community) lectures – for and by folk invested and or interested in river wellbeing. Book your place here.  \nAbout Becky \nBecky Lyon is an artist\, researcher and London National Park City Ranger. Her practice explores the politics of ecology in England and the possibilities of artists as ecologists and conservationists. She explores sensory knowledge as a way of developing relationships to nature and her work takes the form of sensory installations\, playful interventions\, sculpture and analogue media formats. She runs Ground Provisions\, a ‘schooled-by-the-forest’ for grown-ups and The Department of Artecology\, an interdisciplinary research group exploring artist-led environmental practice. She is currently researching for her PhD\, “Touch as method for critical ecological stewardship in England” at Goldsmiths University of London and has an MA Art & Ecology and MA Art & Science.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-coming-into-contact-with-a-river-you-cannot-touch/
LOCATION:Metroland Cultures\, 91 Kilburn Square\, NW6 6PS
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: 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-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Chiswick Eyot\, The Mall\, London W4 2PR\, Chiswick Eyot\, London\, W4 2PR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Introduction to MoRPh CSci training event [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:As part of London Rivers Week\, Cartographer are hosting a free\, open\, in-person ‘Introduction to MoRPh’ training. This one-day training course will teach you how to conduct a MoRPh survey so that you can assess and monitor the physical health of your river. \n\n\nWhy MoRPh? The MoRPh survey is conducted at short river lengths and records physical habitat\, vegetation and human impacts. Surveys are entered into the MoRPh Citizen Science database which produces a series of condition indicators about the health of the river. This introductory video provides further information about the MoRPh survey. \nWhat does the training involve? This course will teach you how to conduct a MoRPh survey and how to enter and view surveys in the database. This one-day training includes a morning of classroom teaching\, followed by riverside field training in the afternoon. We will be visiting a newly-restored section of the River Crane to see how MoRPh can be used to monitor the impacts of restoration. The course will qualify you to become a MoRPh CSci surveyor. \nNumbers are limited and booking is essential! \nRegister here.\nPlease send any questions to: training@cartographer.io
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-introduction-to-morph-csci-training-event/
LOCATION:4th Ruislip Scout Hut\, West End Road\, HA4 6LR
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Morden Hall Park Family Craft and River Dipping Experience Day [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate London Rivers Week with a FREE fun\, hands-on morning by the River Wandle! Join Thames21\, the National Trust and its Urban Rangers\, and creative artist Prachi Gawas for a family-friendly session combining river dipping (no in-water access needed) and collaborative nature art inspired by the river’s wildlife and surroundings. \nBOOK HERE. \nDate: Sunday 31st May 2026 \nTime: 10am–12pmFree event \nMeet at the White Bridge Lawn\, Morden Hall Park \nCreate your own colourful art piece to contribute to a large-scale banner that will be displayed in the park. \nDiscover the incredible mini-creatures living in the Wandle with river dipping activities guided by experts. \nIdeal for ages 5–11 (all under 18s must be with an adult) \nBring weather-appropriate clothing and drinking water \nPhotos/video may be taken on the day – please speak to staff if you prefer not to be included. \nCome along\, get creative\, and connect with your local river! \nReminder: All Under 18s must be with an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-morden-hall-park-family-craft-and-river-dipping-experience-day/
LOCATION:Morden Hall Park\, Morden Hall Rd\, Morden\, SM4 5JD
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Brown Girls Summit Walk (WOMEN-ONLY WALK)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin Brown Girls Summit for a free women-only guided walk as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nBrown Girls Summit is a community committed to creating diversity in the outdoors and empowering women from all backgrounds to connect\, explore\, and thrive in nature. We believe that the outdoors should be a place where representation matters\, and women feel welcomed\, supported\, and celebrated. Our mission is to break barriers\, build confidence\, and cultivate joy — all while fostering community\, leadership\, and fearless adventure. \n🥾 About the Hike \nJoin us for a refreshing city-meets-nature walk along the Thames 🌊 through some of London’s most scenic riverside paths! This route is a beautiful mix of urban and natural views — perfect for building community and breathing in fresh air together ☀️. \n📏 Distance: ~12.2 km (7.6 miles) — a satisfying\, social walk! \n📍 Route: We will meet at Putney Bridge Station. Click here to view the route we will follow. \n⚡ Intensity: Moderate — suitable for most abilities\, with gentle elevation \n🕒 Time & Duration: ~10am-1pm (3 hour walk – give or take depending on pace & breaks) \n👟 Terrain: Mostly flat\, partially paved\, riverside paths — nice for walking and talking \nBring comfy shoes\, water\, snacks\, and your fabulous self! Please note that this is 50 person limited capacity and is a women-only event\, curated to celebrate our community and encourage women to build healthy connections with nature. Let’s walk\, chat\, connect\, and explore together 💬👣💖 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-brown-girls-summit-walk-women-only-walk/
LOCATION:Private: Putney Bridge Station\, Putney Bridge Station\, London\, SW6 3JS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Guided Walk Exploring the Industrial History of the River Wandle [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Led by John Sheridan of the Wandle Industrial Museum\, this FREE event starts at Mitcham\, lets you view sections of the River Wandle\, and finishes at the ‘Stableyard’ in Morden Hall Park. \nBooking essential and spaces are limited\, please email John to secure your spot: john.sheridan08@gmail.com \nThe River Wandle is steeped in history. Along this walk\, you will learn about the historical sites of brewing\, flour milling\, papermaking\, textile printing and snuff milling\, together with some former watermill buildings which are still standing. \nDate: Sunday 31st May \nMeet at the bike racks at Mitcham Tram Stop at 12pm. The walk will take approximately 1.5hrs\, will take in Watermeads and Ravensbury Park and end at the Stableyard in Morden Hall Park. \nAttendees are welcome to join for as much or as little of the walk as they choose. \nPlease be prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, healthy snacks and plenty of water. There are toilet facilities at Morden Hall Park. \nBooking essential and spaces are limited\, please email John to secure your spot: john.sheridan08@gmail.com \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you cajohn.sheridan08@gmail.comn’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-guided-walk-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-the-river-wandle/
LOCATION:Mitcham Tram Stop\, London Road\, London\, CR4 4BJ
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Honouring Mama Osun
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nWe enjoyed it so much last year that the Annual Osun River Ritual organisers and Thames21 are again inviting you to this special tribute to the river goddess Mama Osun\, hosted by Michelle Yaa Asantewa. This event is part of the celebration for London Rivers Week. \nOsun is the river deity (Orisa) of sweet waters. She is the symbol of abundance\, beauty\, creativity\, fertility\, joy\, love\, sensuality and so much more. The Ifa tradition of the Yoruba\, from which she stems\, acknowledges her importance to the environment and human life. Without her\, nothing can be produced\, nothing grows or is reproduced\, since she represents the force of nature that expresses creativity\, nurture and divine love. \nThe River Thames\, into which flows the Wandle River where we usually celebrate Mama Osun\, is constantly bombarded with toxic waste. Wet wipes\, plastic bottles and several other hazardous items are thrown into the river every single day. This is a violation of the sacredness of water and therefore of Mama Osun. All indigenous communities have sacred symbols and rituals that promote harmony with our environment. It is our collective responsibility to embrace this harmony by celebrating and preserving our rivers. \nYou are invited to celebrate Mama Osun as a symbol of our life and love for our environment. We will gather at St Mary’s Church\, Battersea for a communal and collective offering of the dainties she adores. This is a wonderful therapeutic and feel good experience – bring the family\, children (big and small) would love it! Please join us afterwards for refreshments at St Mary’s Church\, where Michelle will give a talk exploring the significance of Mama Osun. \nHer favourite items (ebos)\, which you can bring to add to the collective offering include: \n·       Light coloured fruits (melons\, mangos\, tangerines\, bananas\, golden delicious apples\, etc) \n·       Honey\, sweets (unwrapped) and Brown sugar (even molasses)\, sweet biscuits \n·       sweet drinks\, sweet\, sensual fragrance (incense) \n·       coconuts\, nuts\, pumpkins\, pumpkin seeds\, \n·       flowers (yellow and white\, especially) (lots of flowers) \n·       Shells \n·       plantain\, sweet potato\, cornmeal and sweet corn \nPlease note the above is not exhaustive. Also\, you do not need to bring all\, but what you would like to add to the collective offering. You may wish to make your own personal offering to the river. \n*Bring any kind of musical instruments (bells\, especially)\, to call on the river goddess during the offering. \nWhat to wear \nWe all wear white or yellow or both in her honour (yes even to do a clean up!) She is always stunning looking\, which is why we keep her sacred waters pristine too. \nPLEASE BRING sturdy footwear! \nWhere to meet \nWe meet just at the slipway immediately next to St Mary’s Church\, Battersea: look for the Thames21 vehicle. Full address is The Moorings\, Battersea Church Rd\, London SW11 3NA. Buses 170\, 19\, 49\, 639 and 670 will take you there. \nDate: Sunday 31st May \nTime: Assemble at 1.30pm \nIf you’d like to know more about Osun\, there are plenty of resources online about her\, but do check out the links below. \nAny questions\, do contact us. \nWe look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you. \nDo bring enough water and wear appropriate clothing to accommodate for the weather. \n*** Please arrive at 1:30pm to grab equipment and hear the health and safety advice.*** \nIf you have any queries\, please get in touch with Matt Dawson at matt.dawson@thames21.org.uk. \nPlease view more info here: https://youtu.be/9ofmMGrJ-F0?si=pcTV8tp0rtcQRFao \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-honouring-mama-osun/
LOCATION:Old Swan Wharf at St. Mary’s Church\, Battersea.\, St. Mary's Church\, Battersea Church Rd\,\, London\, SW11 3NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The Brent Monitoring Network
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Up the River Brent (CURB) to learn more about water quality monitoring systems as part of London Rivers Week. \nLearn how to build your own passive water quality monitoring system\, and how to analyse the data. \n\nWe will share the development process of this experimental network and discuss its practical application for monitoring the quality of your river water. \n\nBook your place here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-brent-monitoring-network/
LOCATION:Meet at the Pitshanger Park\, Pitshanger Park\, London\, W13 8DH\, United Kingdom
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