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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. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be at one of our project sites this month either in Barnet or Harrow. \nActivities include litter picking in the stream and surrounding space and vegetation removal. \nWhere to meet: \nMontrose Playing Fields\, Barnet. \nNearest tube: Colindale (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! \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-10/
LOCATION:Montrose Playing Fields\, London\, NW9 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,Silk Stream,SSFRI
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Bat Walk in Lyndhurst Park\, Mill Hill. \nMeet us at 8.00pm and we will have a walk around the park and along the Burnt Oak Brook\, and see if we can spot the bats coming out for their first feed since hibernating. \nSuitable for all ages. \nWe have a few bat detectors to share around to see if we can hear any bat activity. \nSign-up here: Action for Silk Stream – Bat Walk – Thames21 Limited \nWhere to Meet: \nLyndhurst Park\, Edgware NW7 2AA \nWhat 3 Words: ///smooth.nets.held \nNearest train – Mill Hill Broadway \nEmail claudia.kaplan@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-bat-walk/
LOCATION:Lyndhurst Park\, Edgware\, NW7 2AA
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream LRW Volunteer day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be in Rushgrove 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! \nWhere to meet: \nRushgrove Park\, NW9 6RD \nWhat3Words: ///snows.divisions.steer \nNearest tube: Colindale \nNote – There are no toilets on site. \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-2/
LOCATION:Rushgrove Park\, Western Entrance\, Rushgrove Park\, Rushgrove Avenue\, NW9 6RD
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,London Rivers Week 2026,Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week - Action for Silk Stream - Wildflower Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a free Beginners Botanical Walk as part of London Rivers Week. We will identify wildflowers and plants growing along the banks of the Burnt Oak Brook and the surrounding green spaces of Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space. \nWe’ll introduce the basics of botanical identification\, noticing leaf shapes\, flower structures and other key features that help us recognise common species. We’ll also shine a light on the overlooked: common “weeds” and urban plants that thrive in urban river environments\, uncovering their ability to cope with environmental pressures. \nWe will provide Basic ID tools (magnifiers and botanical guides) \nSign Up here:\nLondon Rivers Week – Action for Silk Stream – Wildflower Identification Workshop – Thames21 Limited \nWhat to Bring: Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven ground. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle\, sun cream and a hat\, depending on the weather \nWhere to meet: \nLyndhurst Park\, Edgware NW7 2AA \nWhat 3 Words: ///smooth.nets.held \nNearest train – Mill Hill Broadway \nEmail claudia.kaplan@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAdditional Information: \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-action-for-silk-stream-wildflower-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Lyndhurst Park\, Edgware\, NW7 2AA
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:River Action Volunteer Day - Silkstream Park\, Barnet
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! \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-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Silkstream Park\, HA8 0DF
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY: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 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! \nWhere to meet: \nTBC but somewhere in Barnet! \nWhat3words: /// \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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