Jo Gilbert

HOW TO KEEP A HEDGEHOG HAPPY!

Pensford Field Environmental Trust17 Pensford Avenue Richmond TW9 4HP12.15 – 13.15pmSaturday 14th September Join us to hear Joanne Gilbert MSc – Founder, WildChiswick talk about hedgehogs. Who wouldn’t want to make a hedgehog happy? Joanne will explain the life of a hedgehog and the problems … Read more


How does wildlife adapt to urban environments?

13th November, 2024.  St Michael’s Church, Elmwood.  7pm-8.30pm. Dr Philip Baker lectures Evolutionary Biology and Ecology at Reading University.  He is well known for his fox and hedgehog research as part of his work covering urban ecology, mammal diversity, behaviour and conservation.  He is part of the … Read more


Celebrate Chiswick’s Hedgehogs

CELEBRATE CHISWICK HEDGEHOGS – St Michael’s Church, Elmwood Road, 28th Sept, 11.30am-1pm FREE EVENT (donations always welcome!) Want to know more about hedgehogs and where they are in Chiswick?  Want to help them but unsure about feeding or putting in a hedgehog highway?  Then come … Read more


WHY CARE ABOUT FUNGI?

12th September, 7pm-8.30pm, Chiswick Pier Trust, Corney Reach Fungi come in all shapes and sizes. Although often overlooked, they are an important feature of a healthy ecosystem. They enrich and aerate soils, help breakdown dead matter, help trees communicate, are a food source, and have … Read more


SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY AND RECORDING COURSE WITH THE MAMMAL SOCIETY

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21st September, 2pm-7.00pm 22nd September, 9.30am – midday FULLY BOOKED We are excited to report that in collaboration with The Mammal Society, we will be holding a two half-day training, trapping and recording small mammal course. Small mammals are an important part of the ecosystem … Read more


THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET – SOIL BIODIVERSITY

We are excited to have Gino Brignoli return and talk to us about Soil Biodiversity. Some of the most impressive biodiversity hotspots can be found beneath our feet. Scientists believe that 50% of the world’s species live in the soil. Without this biodiversity, most animals … Read more


Hedgehog Fun!

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It’s Hedgehog awareness week and a good time for children to learn a bit more about this gorgeous creature not often seen and on the red list vulnerable to extinction in the UK. On 12th May, 1pm until 2.30pm, Dukes Meadow Community Centre. Come along … Read more


Hedgehog (Fact) Hunt

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Come and join us outside the Chiswick House Cafe and start our hedgehog (fact) Trail! Bank holiday Monday 6th May, 10.30am until 2.30pm. You will be given your first clue to find hedgehog facts across the grounds. Returning to us at the Cafe to tell … Read more


Swifts – ancient bird yet vulnerable to extinction. How can we help?

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Only on our shores for 3 months of the year to breed, the Swift is an ancient and most amazing bird!  Not landing from birth until approx. 3 years old they eat, sleep, drink, and mate on the wing.  They adapted well to urbanisation, and took to … Read more


Photo credit: Jon Perry

Snout’s First Trip Out! A book written for hedgehogs (and young humans)

Hedgehogs

Joanne Gilbert, Founder of WildChiswick, has written a book for children about hedgehogs. This is a children’s book with beautiful illustrations, a lovely story with an educational element explaining what hedgehogs need from us to help them survive.   The book costs £6.99 plus postage … Read more