Habitats & Heritage

24/08/2026

Ever wanted to make your own blueprint? Now you can!

On Tuesday 15th September, we are running a blueprint making workshop at Grove Gardens Chapel in Richmond.

Learn how engineers like Sir Joseph Bazalgette made blueprint copies of their designs by making one yourself. Whether you want to freehand draw your design or trace from an existing one, we can help you copy it in a blueprint style using cyanotype techniques.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GUQL

12/08/2026

💧 Can you help our new Green Hub grow?

Two new community planters have just been installed at Raleigh Road Recreation Ground, one packed with herbs and the other with vegetables.

We're looking for local helpers who can keep them watered during these warm weeks. If you need a watering we can provide one. Just get in touch!

Feel free to enjoy a few herb leaves, and later in the season, some home-grown vegetables. Plus, watch this space for a community wildflower planting evening coming soon! 🌱🌼

11/08/2026

🌿 We were delighted to take part in a celebration of major work on the River Crane at Mereway Nature Park! Organised by Let’s Go Outside And Learn, with support from Thames21’s EMPOWER Rivers Programme, this community event brought people of all ages together to celebrate improvements for nature and people.

It was fantastic to join partners including FORCE, Crane Valley Partnership, ZSL, The Conservation Volunteers, London Tree Ring and Friends of Meadway Orchard to mark the River Crane's recovery. From guided walks and storytelling to discovering the river restoration and fish pass, it was a fantastic day! Read our blog to find out more https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/blog/

06/08/2026

Discover the hidden wildlife of the Thames through river sampling, crafts and family-friendly activities.

Join Thames Landscape Strategy and Habitats & Heritage for a fun, family-friendly riverside event where you can get up close to the fascinating creatures living beneath the River Thames.

🔍 Explore real samples from the riverbed and see what wildlife you can find, from tiny aquatic insects to surprising river critters.
🎨 Get creative and make your own river creature craft or a mysterious "Monster Soup" inspired by your discoveries.
🗓️ When: Tuesday 18 August, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
⏰ Drop in anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like.
📍 Where: Buccleuch Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6UX
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💚 Free and suitable for all ages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
🐌 Come along and discover the amazing creatures that call the Thames home!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monster-soup-discover-the-hidden-world-beneath-the-thames-tickets-1996785252442

06/08/2026

Please join us for a Bat Walk
Nursery Green, The Avenue, Hampton
Wednesday 19th August, 7.45 pm
Meet by the play area

Organised by Friends of Nursery Green
Led by Sophia Gregorio, Community Engagement Officer, Habitats and Heritage

Enjoy a short, friendly evening walk as we explore Nursery Green at dusk and see what species of bats might be flying overhead. Bat detection devices will be available, and Sophia will explain how they work and share information about any bats we encounter.

All ages are welcome.
Children should be accompanied by an adult.

The walk will finish at around 9.00–9.15 pm.
This event is free, but donations are welcome.

There’s no need to book, but please comment or reply if you’re planning to come so we can get an idea of numbers.

05/08/2026

🥕🌱 Fresh from our garden, all the way to The Real Junk Food Project- Twickenham ! Today we delivered new potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chillies, courgettes and beans, all grown with care by our amazing volunteers. Want to get involved in this thriving community project in Twickenham? Join us every Tuesday at 10am at Grimwood Road Garden. 💚 Find out more in our What's On section at habitatsandheritage.org.uk.

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

🎨 Less than two months to go until our annual Secret Art Auction!

-28th Sep - 3rd Oct 2026 ONLINE-

Get your FREE ticket to preview our exclusive collection and be the first to know the moment bidding opens.

Join us for an exciting week of art, mystery and fundraising as we celebrate 11 years of our most anticipated event. Every artwork is a surprise, making every bid part of the excitement.

✨ Secure your free ticket today https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GOWP