The main works at Elmbridge Meadows to re-naturalise a 1km stretch of the Hogsmill river between the A3 and Rose Walk Nature Reserve are now complete and we are finishing off the project with an opportunity for local people to get hands on experience of river restoration.

This project aims to increase habitat diversity to support a wider range of wildlife, it’s a fantastic opportunity to help restore your local river for the benefit of nature!

Join us at the newly restored section to don a pair of waders and help us create more varied river habitat by adding large woody material and narrowing the river channel.

Anyone over 16 years of age is welcome, no previous volunteering or river restoration experience is required and full instruction and supervision will be given on the day.

This is physical work and whilst we will make every effort to provide a selection of different tasks, the work may not be suitable for anyone with back problems or other musculoskeletal injury.

All tools and equipment, inc. steel toe waders and gloves will be provided.

Meeting point: The south end of Elmbridge Meadows, near to the footbridge that crosses the river, just downstream of the A3.

Google Map HERE. Nearest postcode: KT3 5QW. What 3 words: races.glass.took

What to bring: Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear. We will provide refreshments but please bring a bottle of water and a packed lunch.

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In the event of poor weather, this activity may need to be rescheduled. We will notify all attendees by phone/email if this occurs.

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Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Sunday 16th February.

Minimum age 16 years old, unaccompanied 16 and 17 year old’s will need written parental consent. Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more information.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

• Find out more information,
• Cancel your space if you can no longer make it,
• Submit parental consent for unaccompanied16 &17 year old’s.

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