Working with Schools
As a community group we feel it is important to work with local schools. We often go into primary schools and talk during assemblies about wildlife. We have hosted secondary school pupils at our wildlife allotment and they have helped make it wildlife friendly. Recently, … Read more
Help Record Species across Chiswick!
Conservation is dependent on collecting data. Without knowing what species there are in an area, or indeed what species are missing, you cannot properly decide on how to maintain or create the correct habitats. Ecologists, Planning Departments and Local Governments all depend on databases to … Read more
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
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
Photo credit: Jon Perry
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
