BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WildChiswick - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wildchiswick.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WildChiswick REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20260126T153644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T153644Z UID:10035-1770895800-1770899400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:How to Make a Hedgehog Happy DESCRIPTION:Our Founder\, Joanne Gilbert\, will be explaining “how to make a hedgehog happy” on 12th February\, 11.30am at Chiswick Age Concern\, Friendship Club\, Oxford Road North\, W4 4DN – (just down a short drive). \nAnyone 55 years or over can register to attend.  Joanne will explain the life cycle of a hedgehog\, why they are unhappy and ways in which we can help them.  We have hedgehog populations in Chiswick and they need all the help they can get to survive! \nWe hope you will join Age Concern to learn more about hedgehogs with WildChiswick. \nRegister via email:  ageconcernchiswick@outlook.com URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/how-to-make-a-hedgehog-happy/ LOCATION:Age concern chiswick\, Friendship Club\,Oxford Road North\, Chiswick\, W4 4DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hedgehogs-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wildchiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20260113T150124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T125308Z UID:9936-1770836400-1770843600@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:An evening with Elliott Newton from Citizen Zoo All you want to know about urban “rewilding” DESCRIPTION:An evening with Elliot Newton from Citizen Zoo\nAll you want to know about urban “rewilding”\nHave 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? \nJoin us for an evening with Elliot Newton\, co-founder and Director of Rewilding at Citizen Zoo\, as he shares how rewilding is already taking root across the capital. Elliot will take you behind the scenes of pioneering projects including the latest developments on the Ealing Beaver Project\, the Get InVOLEd water vole reintroduction on the Hogsmill River\, Rewilding Tolworth Farm\, and Citizen Zoo’s work to help make London a white stork-friendly city. He’ll also explore how the rewilding revolution could transform how we see\, value and shape the urban landscape. \nEach rewilding project puts community at its core.  They empower local people to play a direct role in bringing wildlife back and shape a greener\, wilder London. You’ll hear how we can all get involved with such projects\, from volunteering and citizen science to supporting local habitat restoration and community action.  Come along and hear how we can rewild London – including Chiswick\, together! \n£5.00 per adult\, children 12 yrs. and under are free of charge (payable at the door) \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nTea/coffee/biscuits on arrival \nRaffle URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/urbanrewilding/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Wildchiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20250306T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T152805Z UID:8711-1751792400-1751814000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market DESCRIPTION:WildChiswick will be at the Chiswick Flower Market in July.  We will be launching the new Snout the Hedgehog book\, written by our founder\, Joanne Gilbert.  If you have children aged 5yrs to 10yrs\, come along and join in some hedgehog facts and fun! \nChiswick Flower Market\n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market-4/ LOCATION:Chiswick Flower Market\, Chiswick High Road\, London\, W4 2DR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="Wildchiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20250306T154539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T165127Z UID:8719-1748073600-1748106000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Boston Manor Park Nature Festival DESCRIPTION:Boston Manor Park Nature Festival. \n  \nCome and join the fun!  WildChiswick will be celebrating nature with other nature friendly groups at Boston Manor Park.  There will be information booths\, arts & crafts and other exciting adventures for young people and those nature spirited older folk too! URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/boston-manor-park-nature-festival/ LOCATION:Boston Manor Park\, Boston Manor Road\, Boston Gardens\, Brentford\, TW8 9JX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0025-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20250124T143231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T162431Z UID:8343-1742324400-1742331600@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Adventures with Britain's Wild Mammals - the good\, the bad and the unexpected! DESCRIPTION:  \nAn evening with Prof. Fiona Mathews   \nA life in Mammal Conservation; the good\, the bad and the unexpected! \n18th March\, 7pm\, Christ Church\, Turnham Green\, Chiswick. \nWe are delighted to have Professor Fiona Mathews and her husband\, Tim Kendal\, join us for a fabulous evening talking about their experiences working in mammal conservation. \nTogether\, they wrote the Wainwright award-nominated book “Black Ops & Beaver Bombing: Adventures with Britain’s Wild Mammals”. \nThe couple will talk about the conservation of several mammals from their book and the sometimes-hilarious situations they found themselves in\, as well as frustrations and the “mysterious”. \nFiona Mathews is a Professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe\, previous Chair of The Mammal Society and author of the UK government’s official census of British Mammals.   Tim Kendall is a professor of English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Exeter\, and together they have had many adventures recording mammals and finding solutions for animal conservation. \nThis will be an excellent night out for anyone with a love for wildlife or a good book\, who wants to hear about the adventures of one of our most treasured conservationists. \n \n  \n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/mammalevening/ LOCATION:Christ Church\, Turnham Green\, W4 5DT CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20250119T125620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T130152Z UID:8299-1739386800-1739386800@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Shedding light on the effects of light & noise on wildlife DESCRIPTION:  \nShedding light on the effects of light & noise on wildlife\nWe are aware light and noise pollution can affect wildlife\, but do we know to what extent?  And are these pollutants bad for all species – you may be surprised to know the answer! \nPhilip will shed more light on how these pollutants affect different species and how covid lockdown helped with research.  Philip likes to mention future research that may be valuable.  For example\, does noise and light cause sleep deprivation in animals and at what cost to the animal?   Philip’s talks are always open\, and frank.  He enjoys answering questions and create discussions from them which makes his lectures friendly and interactive. \nDr 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 scientific advisory panel for The Mammal Society. \nPlease come along and join us! \n£5.00 entry per adult\, pay at the door. \n12yrs and under\, free of charge \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nTea/Coffee/Biscuits \nRaffle! URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/noiselighteffects/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/frontiers-in-ecology-and-evolution-urban-bats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20241011T135653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T222215Z UID:8055-1731524400-1731529800@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:How does wildlife adapt to urban environments? DESCRIPTION:How does wildlife adapt to urban environments?\n13th November\, 2024.  St Michael’s Church\, Elmwood.  7pm-8.30pm. £5 per person. payable on the night via card or cash.  Children 12yrs and under FREE. must be accompanied by an adult. \nWe are delighted to have Dr Philip Barker from Reading University join us again. \nDr 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 scientific advisory panel for The Mammal Society. \nStudying wildlife behaviours in an urban environment is an interesting yet complex field of study.  Philip will share how some animals are adapting to cope with increased human presence and structural changes to habitats.  Philip will explain research and theories behind some species surviving better than others\, and he will share some interesting questions he feels remain to be answered. \nThis is an evening talking about a relatively new area of research and should evoke an amount of healthy thought and discussion. Please come along and join us! \n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/urbanadaptions/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0146.heic ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240913T121716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T222226Z UID:7983-1727523000-1727528400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:HEDGEHOGS AND HIGHWAYS DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE CHISWICK HEDGEHOGS – St Michael’s Church\, Elmwood Road\, 28th Sept\, 11.30am-1pm \nFREE EVENT \n(donations always welcome!) \nWant 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 and talk to us! \nTea/coffee and biscuits \nHedgehog facts for all to enjoy \nHedgehog mask colouring for children (must be accompanied by an adult) \nHedgehog highway “kit” on display \nTalk by Jo Gilbert\, Founder and Chair of WildChiswick – Introducing Chiswick Hedgehogs and how to keep them happy! \nQuestions and informal hedgehog chat. \n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/hedgehogs-and-highways/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9748.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T063000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240911T105103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T105103Z UID:7964-1727245800-1727296200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Bat Walk Chiswick House DESCRIPTION:THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/bat-walk-chiswick-house/ LOCATION:Chiswick House & Gardens\, Burlington Lane\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2RP CATEGORIES:General,Talks,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pipistrelle-bat-scaled-e1755083596384.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240911T105921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T085348Z UID:7968-1726927200-1726945200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY TRAINING WITH THE MAMMAL SOCIETY DESCRIPTION:SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY TRAINING WITH THE MAMMAL SOCIETY 21st September\, 2pm-7.00pm \n\n\n\n22nd September\, 9.30am – midday \nFULLY BOOKED\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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 and yet are under-recorded in the UK. The surveying completed during this two half-day course will be of national as well as local value. \n\n\n\nDerek Crawley will be our lecturer and trainer for this course. He is a member of the Mammal Society Council\, with responsibility for the National Mammal Atlas and is chief verifer of records working closely with iRecord. He is the founder chair of the Staffordshire Mammal Group. Mammals are his hobby; carrying out surveys and direct observation on behavior. Derek has championed otters\, dormice\, hedgehogs and harvest mice over the years and runs training courses on their ecology. \n\n\n\nDay one (afternoon of 21st September). Derek will show us how to ID various small mammals. We will set traps varying from live\, audio and trail cameras. \n\n\n\nDay two (morning of 22nd September). We will collect audio and visual data. Derek will show us how to analyse and record our findings. \n\n\n\nVenue: Afternoon of 21st September will be Staveley Road Allotments\, Chiswick. Morning of 22nd September will be Dukes Meadow Community Centre. \n\n\n\n* Registrants must complete the two half- days as we will use this course to continue monitoring and recording across Chiswick. * Children 14yrs and over and welcome\, accompanied by an adult. * These courses are usually charged at £60.00 or more. This is FREE to members and those who are keen to learn and join WildChiswick in future surveying and recording. Donations always welcome! \n\n\n\n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/small-mammal-survey-training-with-the-mammal-society/ LOCATION:Staveley Allotments\, Staveley Allotments\, Chiswick\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/440px-ApodemusSylvaticus.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240816T123917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T123917Z UID:7842-1726300800-1726333200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:HOW TO KEEP A HEDGEHOG HAPPY! DESCRIPTION:HOW TO KEEP A HEDGEHOG HAPPY! \nPensford Field Environmental Trust\n17 Pensford Avenue Richmond TW9 4HP\n12.15 – 13.15pm\nSaturday 14th September \nJoin us to hear Joanne Gilbert MSc – Founder\, WildChiswick talk about hedgehogs. \nWho wouldn’t want to make a hedgehog happy? Joanne will explain the life of a hedgehog and the problems faced\, particularly in an urban environment. Most importantly\, she will explain what we can do to help this threatened species survive. \nThere are indeed lots of ways we help we can help\, even if we do not have a garden of our own. Joanne will share with us the work her community group has done so far for hedgehog in Chiswick. Come along and learn about hedgehogs and why they are so special! \nJoanne has an MSc in Animal Behaviour and volunteered at a Wildlife Rescue for 4 years. She was Secretary of Devon Mammal Group and upon moving to Chiswick she set up a community group called WildChiswick. Joanne has also written a children’s book which teaches children what hedgehogs need in a garden to live happily.\nwww.friendsofsnout.com \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/how-to-keep-a-hedgehog-happy/ LOCATION:Pensford Field\, England\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hedgehogs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240814T134009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T222245Z UID:7813-1726167600-1726173000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Why care about Fungi? DESCRIPTION:WHY CARE ABOUT FUNGI? \nFungi 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 various relationships with other species that will make you gasp! \nAlexandra Dombrowski achieved an MSc in Plant and Fungal taxonomy\, conservation\, and biodiversity through Kew and Queen Mary University. Genetic assessments of biodiversity are now vital in the face of acute biodiversity loss and Alex’s work contributes to this within the Darwin Tree of Life Project at Kew\, where she identifies fungi\, maintains fungal cultures\, and completes molecular work. \nCome along and hear Alex talk about the importance and wonder of fungi and how by growing fungi we can help maintain biodiversity and soil health in our gardens and allotments. She will also show us some of the most common fungi to find around London and where to grow them. \n£5.00 entry per adult\, pay at the door.\n12yrs and under\, free of charge\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.\nTea/Coffee/Biccies and a Raffle URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/why-care-about-fungi/ LOCATION:Chiswick Pier Trust\, The Pier House\, Corney Reach Way\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2UG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_7379-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240604T090830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T012250Z UID:7585-1719514800-1719522000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:The world below our feet - Soil Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET – SOIL BIODIVERSITY \nWe 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 would die – including humans. Come along to learn what lives beneath our feet and the crucial part they play in the survival of the planet. Soil is vitally important\, and we need to take better care of what we have. \nGino has extensive knowledge of insects and a keen interest in urban wildlife. He has an MSc in Ecology and Evolution from Queen Mary University\, volunteers with the Soil Biodiversity Group at the Natural History Museum\, is Finance Controller of the Earthworm Society of Britain\, and is the Biodiversity Officer at Cody Docks. He is a knowledgeable\, fascinating\, and passionate speaker. \n£5.00 entry per adult\, pay at the door.\n12yrs and under\, free of charge\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.\nTea/Coffee/Biccies and a Raffle URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/soil-biodiversity/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Designer.png ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240417T102710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T175044Z UID:7131-1715518800-1715524200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Hedgehog fun afternoon! DESCRIPTION:Starting at 1pm until 2.30pm a day for youngsters to learn about hedgehogs!\nIncludes story telling and art & crafts.\nMake your own hedgehog or colour in a hedgehog mask!\nFREE event\, children must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/hedgehog-fun-afternoon/ LOCATION:Dukes Meadow Community Centre\, Dukes Meadow Community Centre\, behind Cavendish School\,\, Chiswick\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dukes-Meadow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240213T123213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T142334Z UID:6123-1715194800-1715200200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Evening with Edward Mayer\, Swift Expert DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Edward Mayer\, founder of the Swift Conservation Group\, will join us to share his experiences with this magnificent bird as well as give us some advice on how to help the local population.  Edward will talk about how important biodiversity and the maintaining of ecosystems is for this bird and how we can plant our gardens and green spaces accordingly.  Edward is a fascinating speaker and this is not to be missed! \nTea/coffee and biscuits upon arrival and raffle! \n£5 per adult\, children 12yrs or under are free.  Payable at the door\, cash or card. \nPhoto credit: Jon Perry URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/evening-with-edward-mayer-swift-expert/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Swift-in-Flight.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240506T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240506T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240417T103849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T095548Z UID:7138-1714991400-1714991400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Hedgehog (fact) Hunt DESCRIPTION:Come and join us outside the Chiswick House Cafe and start our hedgehog (fact) Trail! \nBank holiday Monday 6th May\, 10.30am until 2.30pm. \nYou will be given your first clue to find hedgehog facts across the grounds. Returning to us at the Cafe to tell us what you have learnt about hedgehogs. A “Hedgehog Pledge” Certificate\, sticker and lollipop awaits the successful fact finder! \nFREE \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/hedgehog-fact-trail/ LOCATION:Chiswick House & Gardens\, Burlington Lane\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2RP CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240212T120013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T103638Z UID:6197-1714903200-1714928400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market DESCRIPTION:We will be at the flower market during Hedgehog Awareness Week!  Yes\, we will be talking hedgehogs plus other projects we are working on.  A “Hedgehog Pledge Certificate” awaits you. Pop by and see us! URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market-3/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Chiswick-Flower-Market-website-logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20240213T122548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T102814Z UID:6118-1712415600-1712424600@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Hedgehog celebration! DESCRIPTION:We will be at Boston Manor Park on 6th April\, 2pm to celebrate hedgehogs!  Along with our friends Ealing Wildlife Group and the Park Rangers we will be talking about hedgehogs\, reading children’s hedgehog stories\, building hibernaculars for them and you can make your own hedgehogs!  Come along and see how you can help hedgehogs in your local area.  This is for youngsters and old alike! URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/6118/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9748.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20231005T141634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T150430Z UID:5411-1699174800-1699200000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market DESCRIPTION:WildChiswick will be at the Chiswick Flower Market on 5 November where we will be exhibiting the winners and runners up of our photo competition.  You can also come along and guess the weight of the hedgehog! \nCopies of Snout’s First Trip Out will be available to buy with £2 of each sale going to help the work of WildChiswick. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market-2/ LOCATION:Chiswick Flower Market\, Chiswick High Road\, London\, W4 2DR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chiswick-Flower-Market-Feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20231015T104329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T112421Z UID:5398-1698177600-1698183000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Wild About Chiswick DESCRIPTION:Chiswick Pier Trust Talk\, 24th October at 7pm\, Wild About Chiswick!\nJo Gilbert MSc founder of WildChiswick and author of Snout’s First Trip Out (a book for children about hedgehogs) is delighted to have been invited by Chiswick Pier Trust to talk about how she founded WildChiswick and the work we do to raise awareness and create habitats for wildlife in Chiswick.  This is a Chiswick Pier event and registration should be done here.  We will also be exhibiting the winners and runners-up of our Wildlife Competition.  Come along and meet Jo\, it will be a fun evening! \n  URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/wild-about-chiswick/ LOCATION:Chiswick Pier Trust\, The Pier House\, Corney Reach Way\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2UG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jo-Hedgehog-Hole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20230905T135027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T125119Z UID:5391-1697983200-1697997600@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Photo Competition Display & Snout's First Trip Out DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have been invited to exhibit our photo competition winners and runners up at Boston Manor Park. \nYou will also have the opportunity to meet the author and buy a signed copy of the children’s book Snout’s First Trip Out. \nPlease come and join us (please note that the times are to be confirmed)! \n \nAn image from “Snout’s First Trip Out” URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/photo-display-snouts-first-trip-out/ LOCATION:Boston Manor Park\, Boston Manor Road\, Boston Gardens\, Brentford\, TW8 9JX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fox-cropped.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20230905T140624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T140848Z UID:5405-1694354400-1694372400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Elmwood Road Street Party DESCRIPTION:WildChiswick will be at the Elmwood Road Street Party from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Come along\, have some fun and chat to us about the work that we are doing to help wildlife in Chiswick. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/elmwood-road-street-party/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20230622T140732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T102153Z UID:4768-1688284800-1688284800@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market/ CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20260415T114017 CREATED:20230622T135805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T102218Z UID:4759-1687129200-1691967599@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Wild Chiswick Photo Competition DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/wild-chiswick-photo-competition/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fox.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR