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Help Record Species across Chiswick!

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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

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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

Hedgehogs News Projects

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


Working with Schools

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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. Today … Read more


Hedgehog Fun!

Events Hedgehogs News

It’s Hedgehog awareness week and a good time for children to learn a bit more about this gorgeous creature not often seen and on the red list vulnerable to extinction in the UK. On 12th May, 1pm until 2.30pm, Dukes Meadow Community Centre. Come along … Read more


Swifts – ancient bird yet vulnerable to extinction. How can we help?

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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

Hedgehog (Fact) Hunt

Events Hedgehogs News

Come and join us outside the Chiswick House Cafe and start our hedgehog (fact) Trail! Bank holiday Monday 6th May, 10.30am until 2.30pm. You will be given your first clue to find hedgehog facts across the grounds. Returning to us at the Cafe to tell … Read more


Watch out for Asian Hornets

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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


December 2023 Newsletter

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We have done lots of work this year and we would love you to come along and join us in 2024! By reading the newletter you will gain a good understanding of what we do as a community group to help our local wildlife and … Read more


Baby robin.