There are a number of ways in which you can get involved in you local nature reserve and park. You can join one of the many volunteering sessions and walks or to get more involved you could join you local ‘Friends’ Group.
You can also take part in any Nature Conservation activities or Rivers and People activities. Please see below for more information.
Jess Kyle Jess has been working for the London Borough of Lewisham for over 15 years. She set up Nature’s Gym 2008 after the funding for Lewisham’s Green Gym sadly ended. Jess runs a number of schools sessions in the Borough’s nature reserves. This can be anything from bug hunts to habitat studies. If this…
Welcome to the Nature’s Gym page. Please see before for more information about the project and how you can get involved. If you have a any questions, they may be answered on our FAQ page, but if not, please email us and we would be happy to help. Nature’s Gym – Improving fitness, minds and…
Volunteer River Management Programme It’s not a WRaP! Although sadly, the externally funded Rivers and People project came to an end in July 2013, the project has lived on thanks to the partnerships that developed with organisations and individuals with a passion for Lewisham’s waterways. A eager bunch of volunteers were keen to continue the…
Friends groups are made up of volunteers who wish to have a say in how their local parks and nature reserves are maintained, developed and used. Some of these groups are constituted and organise entertainment and conservation activities as well as apply for funding to make improvements. They work in partnership with the local authority and Glendale. STOP…
Image shows one of our more interesting finds in the river!
We are happy to run activities for your company/organisation. We need plenty of notice though to get things organised and to make sure that there are enough staff available. We are limited to the number of volunteers we can take at any one time, but with plenty of notice we might be able to bring…
Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer but weren’t quite sure how to go about it? Take a few minutes to scan our pages, and hopefully we can answer some of your questions. If not, check out our FAQs below; (If we still haven’t answered your question, please feel free to get in touch)…
Major changes in the countryside over the past 50 years have led to the destruction of a number of wildlife habitats. Hedgerows, ancient woodlands and woodlands are declining, threatening the wildlife that depends on them. Gardeners can make a valuable contribution in providing alternative habitats for wildlife and linking urban green spaces with nature reserves and the wider countryside.
Your back garden is host to an amazing variety of wildlife and that should be celebrated and encouraged.
Nature Conservation Lewisham 
Hi all , I’m Barry Sandford from Cooper’s Boxing Academy, Where we help children from all walks of life Get out, Children with autism sen Mental health Alzheimer’s dementia , We give these children the opportunity to express self in the best way possible of supporting them scholarships Apprenticeships , But my reason for this Message today
Ravensbourne community centre just off of old Bromley Road they want to pull down Phoenix community housing It’s a wonderful place for the children. The problem is it’s only 2 m away from the river bank with all Wildlife and nature being disturbed so they can build a block of flats , Please would you help me stop this?
best wishes barry
My contact details bsandford68@gmail.com 07904317526
Dear Mr Sandford,
The best thing to do if you have any concerns about the development is to make a comment on the application on the planning portal.
https://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=_LEWIS_DCAPR_114775
We have also passed on your comment to the planning team.
Best wishes,
Jess
Dear all , my name is Barry Sandford Head coach of Cooper ‘s Boxing Academy we work for children Adults autism sen Work with Metropolitan Police for knife crime also helping young adults back into school and apprenticeships and scholarships that’s what we do ,
But my reason for this message, I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Ravensbourne Community centre which is off of old Bromley Road The community centre there which is owned by Phoenix they want to knock down 2 m from the riverbank all The riverbanks wildlife and And nature I would like to get involved to stop this happening because they want to knock it down and put another block of flats right beside the riverbank look forward to hearing from you ,
Barry sandford
07904317526 bsandford68@gmail.com
Dear Mr Sandford,
The best thing to do if you have any concerns about the development is to make a comment on the application on the planning portal.
https://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=_LEWIS_DCAPR_114775
We have also passed on your comment to the planning team.
Best wishes,
Jess
I started an urban fruit harvesting group – we pick around one ton of apples, pears etc that would otherwise fall, rot and go to waste from gardens in Brent where I live and give most away free to community projects.
I work in Lewisham doing community development so if anyone wants to know more please get in touch with michael.stuart@ageuklands.org.uk or have a look at this website:https://www.abundancenetwork.org.uk/
I love the idea to clean up the rivers. Last time I went there and I was devastated to see some people that have no shame littering along the river. Such ashamed because I’d like to see the nature how it’s supposed to be therefore I’d like to join your activities to clean up the rivers . One question do I need to provide my own boots?