Join Thames 21 for a clean up in Ladywell Fields, Lewisham. They will be meeting by the cafe in the northern field, near Ladywell Train Station. For more information, please contact Vic Richardson. For more events on the River Pool, please check out the Rivers and People page on the blog.
Thames 21 clean up 5 February 2012
Join Thames 21 for a clean up along the River Pool in Lewisham. They will be meeting on the bridge at the end of Winsford Road, SE6. For more information, please contact Vic Richardson. For more events on the Rivew Pool, please see our earlier post or check out the Rivers and People page on the … Continue reading Thames 21 clean up 5 February 2012
Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 – Thames 21
Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 is a London 2012 inspired, partnership campaign run by Thames 21 to improve the East London’s waterways by July 2012. We want to connect East Londoners to their rivers and canals as safe and fun places for people and wildlife well into the future. Thames 21 want to connect East Londoners to … Continue reading Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 – Thames 21
Help to plant a new Community Orchard in Mayow Park
On Saturday 28th January from 12pm-3pm, the Friends of Mayow Park will be working with the London Orchard Project to plant 10 fruit trees and a fruit hedge. They will be there to offer their assistance and expertise to the volunteers! Site of proposed new community orchard So why not come along and help to plant … Continue reading Help to plant a new Community Orchard in Mayow Park
River Days on the River Pool
Join Thames21 in their weekly riverwork days on the River Pool. Please see the poster below or get in contact with Vic RichardsonJoin in the fun with Thames21!
New Year, New Programme, New Events & Activities
Hooray hooray, the new events programme for January-March 2012 is now available. In it you will find lots of ways to get involved in local projects. From river wades at the Creekside Discovery Centre to permaculture course for children with Grow Mayow to volunteering with Nature's Gym or Rivers & People, there is something for everyone. So … Continue reading New Year, New Programme, New Events & Activities
Hither Green Triangle Steps take a few steps closer
The last time Nature's Gym and the Friends of Hither Green Triangle visited the site, they all got very very wet, but they managed to get a lot of work done. Last weekend we all kept our eye eagerly on the weather reports and our hearts sank - another wash out. Luckily and rather remarkably(!) the weather reports got it wrong and while … Continue reading Hither Green Triangle Steps take a few steps closer
There I was digging a hole….
The Nature's Gym visited Frendsbury Gardens yesterday to dig out a pond that needed relining. In parts the soil was around 60cm deep, so it was hard and exhausting work. Using mattocks, spades and shovels, they did manage to expose parts of the liner. Once all the soil has been removed, new liner will be put … Continue reading There I was digging a hole….
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at the Hither Green Embankment on 3rd and 24th September. If you would like to get involved, please contact the Hither Green Community Association or visit their website. Tools, boots and refreshments provided. (For the Embankment, over 18 years only). They'll be clearing away the overgrown vegetation, monitoring the bio-diversity, clearing litter and … Continue reading Volunteers Needed
Get involved in the British Waterways wildlife survey
Waterscape, the British Waterways leisure website is asking people to record their sightings. Between now and September, they would like you to tell them about the wildlife you've seen on your local canal, river, dock or reservoir. Each sighting recorded helps British Waterways' ecologists to monitor, protect and preserve the amazing biodiversity found on our waterways. More … Continue reading Get involved in the British Waterways wildlife survey
Nature Conservation Lewisham 