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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - Tree labelling activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the orchard at Watling Park this summer holiday. We will labelling the newly planted trees in the orchard\, decorating wooden and metal tags. \nFollow this link to book: Action for Silk Stream – Tree labelling activity – Thames21 Limited \nWhere to meet us \nWatling Park\, Burnt Oak\, Barnet \nColchester Road entrance \nW3W ///drop.aware.strike \nWhat to expect: \nThere are 25 fruit trees – we need to identify them and then create labels so that everyone knows what they are! \nWe might even get to do some pond dipping too if we have time! \nWho is it for \nThis is a relaxed\, outdoor session designed for families with children aged 5–14  \nNo prior experience needed \nChildren must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. \nWhat to bring \nSuitable outdoor clothing – bring sunscreen / hats\, or waterproofs\, according to the weather \nDrinking water – don’t forget to bring a full water bottle! \nWe will provide all equipment. \nThere are public toilets at Burnt Oak library.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-tree-labelling-activity/
LOCATION:Watling Park\, Watling Park\, Edgware\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,Craft,family events,Silk Stream,workshop
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be in Silkstream Park\, Barnet \nActivities include balsam bashing and  litter picking. \nBalsam is an invasive plant that we don’t want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It’s easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day\, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary! \n  \nWhere to meet: \nSilkstream Park\, Edgware HA8 0DF \nWhat3words: ///skirt.achieving.pushed \nNearest tube: Burnt Oak (northern line) \nNearest toilets are at Burnt Oak library by the tube station or in Montrose Park (Brews and Views cafe) \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 helen.cardy@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. \n  \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/river-action-day/
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - Family Nature Walk & Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and educational Family Nature Walk and Pond Dipping session at the beautiful Stanmore Little Common this summer holiday! \nFollow this link to Sign Up: Action for Silk Stream – Family Nature Walk & Pond-Dipping – Thames21 Limited \n  \nWhere to meet us \nEntrance gate of Harrow Rugby Club \nWood Lane\, Stanmore\, HA7 4LF \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/7jsL7pNb4LzT618w6 \nWhat3Words:///crowned.scam.mass \nPlease note that there is limited parking (up to 9 spaces). Please use public transport. \nOn arrival by the entrance gate of Harrow Rugby Club\, marshals will direct participants to reserved parking and meeting point \n \n\nWhat to expect: \nA short\, gentle guided walk through ancient woodland and historic ponds\, with wildlife spotting and easy nature crafts for children. \nWe will then go pond dipping to discover aquatic wildlife and learn about the importance of freshwater habitats and how to protect them \n\nWho is it for \nThis is a relaxed\, outdoor session designed for families with children aged 5–14 \nNo prior experience needed \nChildren must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. \nWhat to bring \nSuitable outdoor clothing – bring sunscreen / hats\, or waterproofs\, according to the weather \nDrinking water – don’t forget to bring a full water bottle! \nWe will provide all pond dipping equipment. \nThere are toilet facilities at the Harrow Rugby Football Club.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/family-nature-walk-pond-dipping/
LOCATION:Stanmore Little Common\, Wood Lane\, HA7 4JZ\, Stanmore
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,family events
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SUMMARY:Become an AquaTracker: Water Quality Monitoring Course (Deptford Creek)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Creekside Discovery Centre on Saturday 8th August 2026 for our Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Training Course developed through the EMPOWER Rivers Project. \nThis is a 1-day course\, approximately starting at 10.00 am and finishing at 4.30pm. The course consists of a morning session\, followed by a lunch break\, a practical session where you will get to practise using some of the water quality monitoring kit\, and then a final session back inside. \n  \nTopics covered will include: \n\nThe multiple pressures impacting London’s rivers\nThe different types of pollution\nThe importance of citizen science in monitoring water quality\nThe various water quality monitoring methodologies available and their purposes\nThe kit we offer and how to use it\nHealth and safety protocols\nWhere and how to upload your data\nWhat the impact from your data will be\n\n  \nBefore signing up\, please note that water quality monitoring kit will be given to you at the end of the day for you to then carry out regular monitoring at a location near you in the Ravensbourne Catchment (to find out if your area of interest is in this catchment\, please click here). This monitoring will be expected to be carried out at least once a month – if you can’t stick to this then we may request that you return the equipment to us so we can give it to someone else as we get a lot of requests from people! \nMore information\, including finalised timings\, will be sent out to you closer to the date. \n  \nIf this all sounds good to you\, please sign up here as soon as possible as places are limited!\n  \nIf you don’t manage to get a space on the course\, we will be running more sessions so keep an eye out on our Events webpage. \nPlease note you must be 18+ to attend this course. \nPlease do email us at citizenscience@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions!
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/become-an-aquatracker-water-quality-monitoring-course-deptford-creek/
LOCATION:Creekside Discovery Centre\, 14 Creekside\, Deptford \, London\, SE8 4SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Urban Riverfly Training on the River Brent
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Riverfly Monitor! For more information about the Urban Riverfly scheme\, which was developed by the Riverfly Partnership\, please click here. \nDate: Tuesday 18th August 2026 \nVenue: Hanwell Methodist Church – The Middle Hall\, 16 Church Rd\, London W7 1DJ\, London \nTimings: 09:30 – 16:30 \n(more details are in the table below). \nPlease note\, timings are slightly flexible\, so we may finish slightly earlier or later than 16:30. \nPlease book your space here.\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 Brent \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 \n  \nLunch: Please bring your own lunch with you. \n  \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. \n  \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 us know if you are going to bring your own waders. \n  \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. \nMore information\, including finalised timings\, will be sent out to you closer to the date. \nLet me know if you have any questions send us an email at citizenscience@thames21.org.uk
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/urban-riverfly-training-on-the-river-brent/
LOCATION:Hanwell Methodist Church\, 16 Church Road\, W7 1DJ
CATEGORIES:Thames21 Training
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream Volunteer Day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be at Rushgrove Park in Barnet where we will be giving this space a spring clean! \nActivities include balsam bashing and litter picking! \nBalsam is an invasive plant that we don’t want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It’s easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day\, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary! \nWhere to meet: \nRushgrove Park\, Barnet\, NW9 6RD \nWhat3words: ///snows.divisions.steer \nNearest tube: Colindale (northern line) \nNote – There are no toilets on site. \nNearest toilets will be near the tube station at Costa Coffee. \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 helen.cardy@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. \n  \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/action-for-silk-stream-river-action-day-3/
LOCATION:Silk Stream Park\, Montrose Avenue\, Edgware\, HA8 \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Isle of Dogs Easter River Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nDo you want to help keep the River Thames clean and healthy? Join us for an summery Sunday river clean up on the foreshore at Newcastle Draw Dock on the Isle of Dogs (E14 3BJ) on the morning of Sunday 30th August for a community river clean-up. \nThere will also be \n\nBeach exploration\nA chance to socialise and enjoy the riverside and foreshore at low tide\n\nThis will be a fun\, relaxed event and everyone is welcome to come learn\, explore and enjoy! We will be providing all necessary equipment\, and wellies to borrow with some light refreshments (snacks\, teas and coffees) to keep you energised. \n\n📅 Date: Sunday 30 August\n⏰ Time: 10am-12pm\n📍 Location: Newcastle Draw Dock Foreshore\, Saunders Ness Road\, Isle of Dogs\, London (E14 3BJ)\n\nIf you have any queries\, please contact matt.dawson@thames21.org.uk \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/isle-of-dogs-easter-river-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Newcastle Draw Dock\, Saunders Ness Road (by the Great Eastern pub)\, Isle of Dogs\, London\, E14 3BW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. \nWe will be at Watling Park in Barnet where we will be giving this space an autumn clean! \nActivities include cutting back brambles and overgrown vegetation along the river banks and litter picking. \nThe day is free but please register here as places are limited to 15: Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWhere to meet: \nWatling Park\, Barnet\, HA8 0RW \nMeet up near the entrance by Abbots Road \nWhat3words: ///shovels.locked.cheek \nNearest tube: Burnt Oak (northern line) \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! \n  \nEmail helen.cardy@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. \n  \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/action-for-silk-stream-river-action-day-4/
LOCATION:Watling Park\, Watling Park\, Edgware\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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