Author: Judith Simmons

To tie in with this year's RSPB 'Big Garden Birdwatch' Rivers & People will be hosting a morning stroll through Ladywell Fields next Tuesday (31st January) to see what we can add to the national count. Tuesday 31st January - 9:30 to 11:30am - Ladywell Fields Starting at the entrance next to Bournville Road we'll attempt to … Continue reading Ladywell Fields Birdwatch

  The latest programme of short weekly river walks is now available to view here:  Waterways Health Walks   We're out every Tuesday at 1:30pm and all are very welcome to come along for these wildlife-related rambles along Lewisham's rivers.

  Visit your local library to pick up a leaflet or print off your own.   Click here to download the latest events leaflet...   All the very best and hope to see you at some of the events. Cheers, Chris.

  The new programme is now up and running. Leaflets are available in libraries and unusual outlets. Alternatively, click below to download your own copy. Hope to see you there. Cheers, Chris.   New Rivers & People Programme    

  Tomorrow morning (Thursday 21st July) there's another chance to explore the majestic splendour of Deptford Creek at low tide.  We'll be looking for eels, flounder and mitten crabs to name a few and if we're lucky we may catch sight of the creek's latest arrivals to-ing and fro-ing from their purpose-built riverside apartments... If … Continue reading Double Feature down at the Creek…

Click below to view and print the leaflet. You can also pick up the leaflet at your local library (if it hasn't already closed down). R&P Summer 2011 Leaflet  

  Saturday 25th June 2 to 5pm Come and join us this Saturday for a wallow in Deptford Creek as we remove some of the more undesirable items that have found their way in recently. Rubbish and debris can provide fantastic habitats for fish and invertebrates living in this stretch of the Ravensbourne but you can have … Continue reading Creek Cleaners Wanted…

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Sun 29th May 5 to 7pm Join us for a wade from Cornmill Gardens to Brookmill Park and uncover silks, armour and gunpowder along the way. Booking essential (waders and walking poles provided - smallest wader size is 2). Email chris.mcgaw@lewisham.gov.uk to book a place.