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SUMMARY:Urban Riverfly Training at Braywick Nature Centre
DESCRIPTION:Passionate about your local river and want to help protect it? Why not train to become a citizen scientist with us? Want to help provide solutions to the river pollution challenge? The data collected by our citizen scientists are vital to drive change in local catchments. Take part in our citizen scientist event in Maidenhead on Saturday 21st March to find out more. \nBOOK HERE. \nDate: Saturday 21 March 2025 \nVenue: Braywick Nature Centre\, Hibbert Rd\, Maidenhead\, SL6 1UU \nTimings: 09:15 – 16:00 (more details are in the below table). Please note\, timings are slightly flexible\, so we may finish slightly earlier/later than 16:00. \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 at North Town Moor \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 \nGetting there: The centre is a 25-minute walk from Maidenhead Station and a 2-minute walk from the Grove Academy stop (53 bus). If you’re driving\, there is a car park at the centre\, which is free for the day \nLunch: Please bring your own lunch with you. \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. \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 me know if you are going to bring your own waders. \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.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/urban-riverfly-training-at-braywick-nature-centre/
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SUMMARY:Friary Park Spring Wetland Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Thames21 to bring the newly excavated wetlands in Friary Park to life! \nThis 4-cell wetland has been designed to store floodwaters and naturally treat water flowing in from Blackett’s Brook. The wetland vegetation plays a crucial role in removing excess nutrients and breaking down pollutants\, while also creating a vibrant habitat for wildlife and enhancing the park’s natural beauty. \nWe need your help to plant the final 1\,000 plug plants in the wetland cells with easy-to-use tools. These plants will help purify the water\, stabilise the banks and create a biodiverse landscape. \nNo experience is needed – all training and guidance will be provided. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and meet others in your community. \nPlease note\, this activity involves getting in the wetland cells and walking up and down the banks. Wellies and waders will be provided. \nPlease wear weather appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting muddy and bring food and water for yourself. Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. \nWe will meet by the wetland cells on the west side of the park at 9:30am. If you can’t commit to the whole day\, please do still come along to help out! \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nBook your spot here.\nAny questions\, please email lucy.hutchison@thames21.org.uk \nUnder-18s should be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/friary-park-spring-wetland-planting-event/
LOCATION:Friary Park\, N21 9AN
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