BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WildChiswick - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WildChiswick 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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/ LOCATION:London 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:20260502T093529 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/ LOCATION:London 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20260502T093529 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:20230929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T163000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230905T135311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141402Z UID:5394-1695996000-1696005000@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:A Talk About Hedgehogs DESCRIPTION:WildChiswick will be at Strand on the Green school to talk with the students about hedgehogs. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/a-talk-about-hedgehogs/ LOCATION:Strand on the Green School\, Thames Road\, Chiswick\, W4 2NX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lucienhogs.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230901T102603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T131447Z UID:5329-1695844800-1695850200@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Wasp Talk DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Mick Massie. \nWe are delighted to have Iona Cunningham-Eurich\, from University College London and the Natural History Museum talk to us about her specialist subject – wasps. \nMention wasps and we all tend to think of one species.  The pesky yellow jacket that torments you through August in your garden.  In fact\, there are over 9\,000 wasp species in the UK and most of them go about their business without disturbing us at all!  They are good pollinators\, and some eat the bugs that most gardeners would be glad to be rid of.  Some species do not live in communal nests either\, many are solitary\, living underground. \nIona will talk to us about wasps in general and then pick a few of her own favourite species to discuss with us.  You will be amazed to learn about the hidden world of wasps and why they are important to the ecosystem.  You won’t be able to resist looking out for them once you have attended this talk! \n£5.00 entry (pay on 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/wasp-talk/ LOCATION:St Michaels Church\, Elmwood Road\, St Michael's ChurchElmwood Road\, Chiswick\, W4 3DZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/307328887_10160449472167146_4157389958464306026_n_nVjS.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T204500 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230717T133716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T103948Z UID:4967-1695325500-1695329100@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Bat Walk - Fully Booked DESCRIPTION:Limited numbers\, please contact us to register for a place on this walk. \nPhoto by Denley Photography on Unsplash URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/bat-walk/ LOCATION:Chiswick House & Gardens\, Burlington Lane\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2RP CATEGORIES: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:20230910T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 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:20230720T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230717T132641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T131420Z UID:4960-1689850800-1689854400@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Wasp Walk with Mick Massie DESCRIPTION:I have been on several walks with Mick now\, and they are quite fascinating and he always has a good tale to tell. I have learnt alot from Mick. The digger wasps are in full action at the moment. You will be amazed you have never noticed them before – and why they are situated where they are. \nPlease contact us at events@wildchiswick.com if you are interested in joining us on the walk. \nWe will be meeting at the Inigo Jones Gateway\, not far from the café and then moving on to the Burlington Lawn. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/wasp-walk-with-mick-massie/ LOCATION:Chiswick House & Gardens\, Burlington Lane\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2RP CATEGORIES:Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20100411_101443.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="WildChiswick":MAILTO:events@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T080000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230622T140732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T102153Z UID:4768-1688284800-1688284800@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Chiswick Flower Market DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/chiswick-flower-market/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 CREATED:20230622T140557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T212522Z UID:4763-1687975200-1687978800@wildchiswick.com SUMMARY:Photographying Wildlife with Andy Sands DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Andy Sands\, photgrapher and owner of Chiswick Camera Centre has agreed to share some of his nature photographs with us. Andy has some interesting facts to share about his photography subjects and will give us tips on how to take a photograph with camera\, phone or iPad. \nThis event is for anyone who wants to hear about nature or wants to learn a bit more about how to take better photos. You do not have to be a photographer yourself and it will not be a technical discussion. \n  \nAndy is a keen and wonderful photographer whose work has been published in magazines and books including an 8-page spread in the National Geographic. \nThis is a FREE event with donations being gratefully received. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAndy’s talks are very popular! To ensure a seat\, please pre-register via events@wildchiswick.com. URL:https://wildchiswick.com/event/photographying-wildlife-with-andy-sands/ LOCATION:Christ Church\, Turnham Green\, W4 5DT CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Gilbert":MAILTO:jo@wildchiswick.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20260502T093529 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/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildchiswick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fox.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR