Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland

A free public volunteering session at Thames Road Wetland in Crayford, helping manage reeds, trees and litter at one of London's best wildlife sites.

Thames21 is holding a public volunteer session at Thames Road Wetland, a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation that is home to rarities such as Marsh Sow-thistle, Brookweed, Water Voles and Harvest Mice. Participants help cut and remove reed from shallow areas, pollard sallows, remove silt, do path work and litter pick, with all tools, waders and kit provided. The session runs from 10.30am (arrive 10am to be kitted up and briefed) until around 2pm, with tea, coffee and biscuits provided; attendees should bring work clothes, weather protection and their own food and drink.