Earthwatch Europe

16/06/2026

🌿🎬 Looking for something inspiring (and FREE) to do in London?

Join Earthwatch Europe for a special film night during London Climate Action Week 2026!

We're screening Making a Mini-Forest, a fascinating documentary about how small urban forests are transforming communities and helping tackle climate change. The evening will also include networking opportunities and a Q&A with experts in urban forestry and climate resilience, so a great chance to connect with others working in and interested in this area (and did we mention it was free?!)

What’s included:
🍸 Welcome drinks
🎥 Film screening
🗣️ Expert Q&A
🤝 Meet like-minded people

Where and when:
📍 Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley
📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕖 From 7pm

It’s completely FREE (there we go again...) and all are welcome. Just make sure to grab your spot early as spaces are limited.

👉 Sign up here:
https://earthwatch.org.uk/join-us-for-a-free-film-screening-as-part-of-london-climate-action-week/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Earthwatch is hosting a screening of Making a Mini-Forest, a fascinating documentary exploring the global rise of Tiny Forests, including our work right here in the UK. This is a completely free event takng place at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley on 24 June as part of Climate Action Week 2026.....

12/06/2026

Our Spring 2026 Great UK Waterblitz report is now available.

Over 4,700 Earthwatch volunteers collected data from more than 2,300 rivers, lakes and streams. More than half of the UK's waterways tested showed signs of poor water quality, with recorded nutrient levels ranking as ‘unacceptable’.

Read the full report here: https://earthwatch.org.uk/what-lies-beneath-citizen-scientists-reveal-more-than-half-of-uk-waterways-show-signs-of-poor-water-quality/

11/06/2026

Our Spring 2026 Great UK Waterblitz report is now available.

Armed with simple testing kits more than 4,700 volunteers collected data from more than 2,300 locations, helping to create one of the largest snapshots of freshwater health ever gathered by citizen scientists in the UK.

The results reveal some serious concerns about the state of our waterways, but also some encouraging success stories.

More than half of the UK's waterways tested showed signs of poor water quality, with recorded nutrient levels ranking as ‘unacceptable’. But Wales achieved its best-ever Great WaterBlitz result, far and away the best-performing nation in the UK during the April 2026 event.

The data collected shows the power of community-led science to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface of our waterways and where action is needed most.

Read the full report here:
https://earthwatch.org.uk/what-lies-beneath-citizen-scientists-reveal-more-than-half-of-uk-waterways-show-signs-of-poor-water-quality/

More than half of the UK’s waterways tested during a nationwide citizen science event showed signs of poor water quality. That’s the headline finding from Earthwatch’s Spring 2026 Great UK WaterBlitz report, which saw thousands of volunteers head to rivers, streams, ponds and lakes across the ...

08/06/2026

🌱🎬 Join us for a special (and completely FREE!) evening in London on 24 June!

As part of London Climate Action Week 2026, Earthwatch is hosting a screening of Making a Mini-Forest, a fascinating documentary exploring the global rise of Tiny Forests and the positive impact they’re having in cities like ours.

Did you know there are already more than 40 tiny forests growing across London? This event is a great chance to learn how these small but mighty green spaces are helping communities and tackling climate challenges all across the world.

✨ What to expect:
🍹 Welcome drinks & networking
🎥 Film screening
🗣️ Live Q&A with experts in urban forests & climate resilience

📍 Phoenix Cinema, Finchley, London
📅 Wednesday 24 June
⏰ Drinks from 7:00pm | Film at 7:30pm | Q&A at 9:00pm

This event is free and open to everyone that is passionate about climate change, curious about sustainability, or simply interested in making your local area greener.

👉 Register now and feel free to bring a friend!

Join us for the exclusive screening of the film: MAKING A MINI-FOREST!

28/05/2026

We were delighted to be at the Hastings Direct offices in Bexhill and Leicester earlier this month, attending this year’s Go Green sustainability events!🌳

We explained Earthwatch's mission and programmes across land, water and cities, and even made time for a freshwater watch testing demo!💧

Hastings has been a long-term proud supporter of Earthwatch, and we’re delighted to continue to share our fantastic projects and volunteering opportunities with the Hastings staff!

Hastings Direct Careers

27/05/2026

Watching BBC Springwatch and fancy yourself as the next Michaela Strachan or Chris Packham?

Why not put your wildlife-spotting skills to good use by joining Earthwatch’s Tiny Forest Wildlife Count this spring? Maybe you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or maybe, you're just a tiny bit curious about the wildlife on your doorstep. Either way, we’d love you to get involved.

We’re also looking for a new Chair and Treasurer to help shape the future of Earthwatch Europe, so if you’ve got leadership, governance or financial experience and a passion for nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about all this and more in our latest newsletter.
https://mail.earthwatch.org.uk/earthwatcheulz/lz.aspx?p1=MyNDU5NjkyUzE3ODo3RDhEM0UxQjgzRkZEMUZEMTA2QTUyRTNERjk3Qjk4Qw%3d%3d-&CC=&p=0

26/05/2026

Have you secured a place at a running event? 🏃‍♂️

Whether it’s a 5k, 10k, a half marathon, or the full 26.2 miles – we’d love to hear from you.

We are always on the lookout for runners who would like to fundraise as part of their racing journey.

If that’s you, contact our fundraising team by following the link below:

https://earthwatch.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraise/

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P.S. 👀 If you’re interested in a charity place with Earthwatch for the 2027 TCS London Marathon – stay tuned! Applications to join us will be opening soon.

24/05/2026

There’s just ONE WEEK left to take part in this year’s Tiny Forest Wildlife Count! 🌳🐞

By spending a little time exploring your local Tiny Forest, you can help scientists learn more about the wildlife thriving in these urban green spaces — from buzzing insects to beautiful plants and everything in between. 🌿✨

Getting involved is easy:

1️⃣ Visit your local Tiny Forest
2️⃣ Complete your FREE survey pack
3️⃣ Submit your findings online

Every observation you record helps build valuable data that supports nature recovery, biodiversity research, and greener communities for the future. 💚

Ready to become a citizen science hero?
Join the Wildlife Count today: https://earthwatch.org.uk/tiny-forest-wildlife-count/

22/05/2026

🌍 Help shape the future of Earthwatch Europe

After 10 years of dedicated service, our Chair, Lucian Hudson, will be stepping down, alongside our Treasurer after six years (two terms). We’re now looking for a new Chair and Treasurer to help lead Earthwatch Europe into its next exciting chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to help deliver our new 10-year strategy, strengthen long-term sustainability, and accelerate income growth to expand our impact.

We’re looking for people with:
✔️ A strong track record in growing income (fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy, commercial growth or similar)
✔️ Experience leading organisations through change, recovery, or growth
✔️ Strong governance skills, sound judgement, and an inclusive leadership style
🌱 Desirable: experience in the environmental or science-led sector

Start date: March 2027 (with handover period)

To apply, please send:
📄 Your CV
📝 A short note (max 1 page) outlining your fit and the contribution you could make

📅 Closing date: 19 June 2026

Please share with your networks or tag someone who would be a great fit.

https://earthwatch.org.uk/help-lead-earthwatch-europes-next-chapter-were-recruiting-a-new-chair-and-a-new-treasurer/

16/05/2026

Today is the first day to get involved in this year’s Tiny Forest Wildlife Count!🌳 🎉

In three easy steps you can become a citizen science superhero!

1) Find and visit your local Tiny Forest https://tinyforest.earthwatch.org.uk/tiny-forest-sites
2) Count and complete your FREE survey pack https://earthwatch.org.uk/tiny-forest-wildlife-count/
3) Submit your data - and relax!

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