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 10 years. She helped to set up Nature’s Gym with her colleague in Glendale in 2008 after the funding for Lewisham’s Green Gym sadly ended. Having previously run the Lewisham Green Gym she was able to ensure that the was consistency in…
Nature’s Gym is back! it was a bit stop/start for a while, and we also had to limit our sessions to 6 people to ensure we followed Government advice. BUT NOW (hooray), we can take more volunteers with us. Please see before for more information about the project and how you can get involved.…
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…
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…
Check out The 3RiversCleanUp blog for information and events for 2018 The 3RiversCleanUp is a three-week long intensive annual volunteer campaign to improve the rivers Ravensbourne, Pool and Quaggy in South East London. Take your family, your friends or just yourself on an urban wilderness adventure this summer and discover the rivers and the nature…
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 
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?