Founder & Chair of WildChiswick receives ZSL Stamford Raffles Medal

We are delighted to announce that our Founder and Chairman, Joanne Gilbert, has been awarded the Zoological Society of London’s Stamford Raffle’s Medal. This most prestigious award recognizes Jo’s tireless work in helping improve the environment for Chiswick’s wildlife and in encouraging people of all … Read more


Second Snout the Hedgehog book for sale.

WildChiswick Founder and Chair, Joanne Gilbert has recently published her second book about young Snout the Hedgehog. Snout is a young hedgehog who, in the first book “Snout’s first trip out” , went for his first trip out with his mother who taught him and … Read more


Hedgehogs still need your help!

Chiswick Hedgehogs are still in need of access to your garden to help them survive. Hedgehogs travel over a mile each night to find food, a mate and shelter. As we put up more fences, cut back on shrubs and hedging, suitable habitat is becoming … Read more


Is this the only hedgehog outside of Grove Park?

Meet “Mr Chertsey”, who has been visiting the Chersey Road Allotments for the past 2 years. We are not yet aware whether this hedgehog is male or female. It is a good size, so we are going along with Male! After working with Zoological Society … Read more


Species Record Challenge begins!

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From 1st June until 31st August WildChiswick will be running a competition to encourage people to record wildlife species they see across Chiswick. There will be an award and £50 voucher from Hilliers Garden Centre, Syon Park for the person who records the most number … Read more


WildChiswick launches an easy way to record Chiswick species. Get involved in Citizen Science!

Working with Greenspace Information for Greater London (Gigl), WildChiswick has designed an easy form for Chiswick residents to record species they see around Chiswick. All you need is a good clear photo of the animal (if possible) go to www.wildchiswick.com/naturesurvey Fill out the form! All … Read more


Saving the world’s coral reefs

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CANCELLED. Sadly the speaker can no longer attend due to personal reasons. A talk by Joshua O’Leary 20th May, 7pm-8.45pm, Chiswick Pier House, W4 2UG


A vertical shot of beautiful corals under the sea

Founder of WildChiswick receives Hounslow Award

We are delighted to announce that our Founder & Chair, Joanne Gilbert received an award from the Mayor of Hounslow for “outstanding contribution within the community”. Along with other award recipients – Torin Douglas and Shellagh Allsop, a lovely hour was spent in the company … Read more