A Talk About Hedgehogs
WildChiswick will be at Strand on the Green school to talk with the students about hedgehogs.
WildChiswick will be at Strand on the Green school to talk with the students about hedgehogs.
Chiswick Pier Trust Talk, 24th October at 7pm, Wild About Chiswick! Jo 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 ... Read more
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 ... 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 would die ... Read more
WHY CARE ABOUT FUNGI? 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 various relationships with other species that will make you gasp! Alexandra Dombrowski achieved an ... Read more
HOW TO KEEP A HEDGEHOG HAPPY! Pensford Field Environmental Trust 17 Pensford Avenue Richmond TW9 4HP 12.15 - 13.15pm Saturday 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 faced, ... Read more
SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY TRAINING 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 and yet ... Read more
THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
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 and talk to us! Tea/coffee and biscuits Hedgehog facts for ... Read more
How does wildlife adapt to urban environments? 13th 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. We are delighted to have Dr Philip Barker from Reading University join us again. Dr Philip Baker lectures ... Read more
Shedding light on the effects of light & noise on wildlife We 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! Philip will shed more light on how these pollutants ... Read more
An evening with Prof. Fiona Mathews A life in Mammal Conservation; the good, the bad and the unexpected! 18th March, 7pm, Christ Church, Turnham Green, Chiswick. We 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. ... Read more
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