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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T203000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
CREATED:20250306T152805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T152805Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
CREATED:20260113T150124Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
CREATED:20260126T153644Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
CREATED:20260126T154444Z
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SUMMARY:Hedgehogs ahoy at Boston Manor Park
DESCRIPTION:Boston Manor Park\, WildChiswick and Ealing Hedgehog Friends will be hosting a hedgehog event from 13.30pm until 15.00pm on 25th April.  There will be a mixture of activities within the grounds\, talks and opportunities to learn more about hedgehogs and how you can help them.  Come along to learn more about what to do if you find a sick hedgehog\, how to make your garden wildlife and hedgehog friendly and how to join the great hedgehog highway!
URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/hedgehogs-ahoy-at-boston-manor-park/
LOCATION:Boston Manor Park\, Boston Manor Road\, Boston Gardens\, Brentford\, TW8 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165530
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SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market
DESCRIPTION:Chiswick Flower Market\, 7th June \nWildChiswick will be at the Chiswick Flower Market on 7th June. \nWe will be there to talk about wildlife friendly gardening\, the importance of recording species around Chiswick\, hedgehogs and happy to answer any questions you may have about nature in general or specifically around Chiswick.  Come along!
URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market-5/
LOCATION:Chiswick Flower Market\, Chiswick High Road\, London\, W4 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General,Talks
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