Gardens & Green Spaces

Allotments, gardens, parks and green spaces.

Wildlife Allotment Site Expanded – Staveley Road Allotments

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We were delighted to be asked by Chiswick Horticultural and Allotment Society to take over another allotment space that was adjacent to the current wildlife space. With the help of a grant from CHAS and the Philanthropic Trust (UK) we were able to start developing … Read more


Garden for Wildlife

Why Garden For Wildlife Britain is now one of the most nature depleted countries in the world.  Amazing for a country that use to be full of hedges, woodlands and fields.  Now wildlife is struggling to survive against the use of pesticides, increased building causing … Read more


WildChiswick Nature Survey

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WildChiswick in collaboration with Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGl) are encouraging Chiswick residents to record species because wildlife conservation relies on data.  Without knowing which species are around us, we cannot effectively protect or enhance their habitats. Enter what you see on the form below. … Read more


An evening with Elliot Newton from Citizen Zoo

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All you want to know about urban “rewilding” Have you ever wondered what “rewilding” really means?  And how it could change a city as large as London?  Or, how biodiverse our streets, parks, nature reserves and waterways could become if we challenge current anti-rewilding assumptions? … Read more


Citizen Zoo working to re-introduce White Storks back to London

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


Many thanks to Whitman & Co. – we can make hedgehogs!

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We are delighted that Whitman & Co. have sponsored our hedgehog story telling and arts work with local children. Our first event will be at Chiswick House & Garden’s “Wild Day”, 9th April, 11am until 3pm. We will be talking hedgehogs and wildlife gardening and … Read more


Help Record Species across Chiswick!

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Conservation is dependent on collecting data. Without knowing what species there are in an area, or indeed what species are missing, you cannot properly decide on how to maintain or create the correct habitats. Ecologists, Planning Departments and Local Governments all depend on databases to … Read more


Watch out for Asian Hornets

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Asian Hornets are spreading across the South East of the UK and causing problems with bee hives. They are also a threat to our wild bees and other pollinators. Please read the article in Chiswick Calendar written by our Founder, Jo Gilbert. Click here to … 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