SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY AND RECORDING COURSE WITH THE MAMMAL SOCIETY
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
National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme
Yesterday, 20th June, a large group of volunteers worked to put out 30 trail cameras across a 1km area of Chiswick. This was part of the new National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) set up by PTES, British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Nottingham Trent and Durham University … 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
Swifts – ancient bird yet vulnerable to extinction. How can we help?
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
Watch out for Asian Hornets
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
Snout’s First Trip Out! A book written for hedgehogs (and young humans)
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
Case Studies on Amphibian Rescues at Chiswick Business Park
For several years now a determined group of volunteers have been rescuing newts and toads from the Chiswick Business Park where they hibernate before heading to the lake in Spring to spawn. Here are two case studies, written by Sivi Sivanesan, that cover the work … Read more
EXHIBIT OF PHOTO COMP WINNERS/RUNNERS-UP
We will be exhibiting the winner and runner-up photos from our photo competition across Chiswick over the next few months. Some sites still need to be finalised. Here are a few that are final. Do come along and have a look. You can read the … Read more