Water Vole Survey Community Event for the Upper Beult Project – River Medway

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Water Vole Survey Community Event for the Upper Beult Project – River Medway

What are we doing?

Come and join us in Shadoxhurst, Kent, to learn about our Upper Beult wetland creation project and help us survey for Water Voles. These large voles, which are only found along grassy banks of suitable watercourses, were once widespread across much of the UK and Moat Farm is still home to them.

We will head out across the picturesque site and look for water voles, burrows, latrines and feeding signs to better understand their presence and distribution.

Meeting point: Moat Farm, Shadoxhurst, Kent TN26 1LY.  Google map HERE, What3Words: ///hedgehog.chosen.motorist

Parking available on site

What to bring:

  • Comfortable, sturdy shoes. Hiking boots or wellies are both suitable.
  • Weather appropriate clothing. Please bring a waterproof coat and extra layer if it’s chilly or a hat and suncream if it’s likely to be hot.
  • A bottle of water and a reusable coffee cup. We will have water, refreshments and cups available but you may want to bring your own as well.
  • A packed lunch.
  • Outdoor or gardening gloves if you have, if not we will have some spare.

Plan for the day: 

10:00 – Meet, look out for the SERT flag!

10:15 – Introduction to SERT, H&S and overview of the day. Tea and coffees will be available.

10:45 – Get kitted up and head down to the river to start the water vole survey.

12:15 – Lunch.

13:00 – Continuation of water vole survey.

14:00 – Finish

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – please RSVP using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Wednesday 2nd October.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

  • Find out more information,
  • Cancel your space if you can no longer make it.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.

Information and Activity Stand for World Rivers Day- Stepping Stones, Box Hill- River Mole

Join us at the Stepping Stones across the River Mole at Box Hill in Surrey on World Rivers Day, Sunday 22nd September, to learn more about the River Mole and what we are doing to help it thrive.

We will also have activities for children including a river dipping table, crafts and a river themed scavenger hunt.  

We will be joined by volunteers from River Mole River Watch who do extensive water quality testing along the River Mole which shows a true picture of the stresses the river is under as well as successful actions which have taken place due to their results.

Our stalls will be set up in by the Stepping Stones if they are passable, if the river level is too high we will be set up by the bridge. 

Stepping Stones Walk, London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AE. Google Map what3words ///belly.yarn.silver 

There is no need to book for any of the activities, just come along on the day. 

River Clean Up in Maidenbower, Crawley- River Mole

Activity Description: In the lead up to World Rivers Day on the 22nd September why not take part in a river clean-up to remove litter from the river and banks.

Rubbish in our rivers is a big problem. Not only is it unsightly, it also has a huge environmental impact; harming wildlife and leaking chemicals and pollutants into the water. If it’s not picked up, it often makes its way into our oceans where it is estimated it will persist for hundreds of years, damaging marine ecosystems and even ending up in our food chain as micro-plastics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help restore your local river for the benefit of nature and to meet new people!

The river clean-up activity can be done from the banks or in the water, wearing waders. The activity will be supervised by SERT staff and we will provide all the equipment you will need. The activity is suitable for under 16s if they are accompanied by an adult. 16-18 year old’s will need to be accompanied or have written parental consent to take part (please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more info). No under 14s will be able to enter the water.

Meeting point: The SERT Information Stall outside the Maidenbower Community Centre, Crawley RH10 7QH. Google map HERE 

What to Bring:
– Your own gardening gloves, if you prefer (note, they will likely get wet!) and your own boots/waders, though they would have to be steel toed for safety.
– Your own lunch
– Plenty of water, flask etc
– Appropriate outdoor clothing, extra layers and waterproofs

Booking: please RSVP using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot. If the event is already fully booked then please sign yourself up to the waiting list and we’ll be in touch if a space becomes available. There will also be some spaces available on the day.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Sunday 15th September 2024.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

  • Find out more information,
  • Cancel your space if you can no longer make it.

All tools and equipment, inc. steel toed waders and gloves will be provided. Refreshments will be provided but do bring your own travel cup if you have one.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.

Richmond Green Community Information Stall – River Wandle

Join us and partners Ebsford Environmental and Sutton Council on Tuesday 27th August to learn more about the River Wandle and the Richmond Green river restoration project, which is taking place this September.

We will also have activities for children including a river dipping table, crafts and a river themed scavenger hunt. 

Our stall will be set up in the green space between Richmond Green Road and River Wandle. Nearest postcode: CR0 4SA. Google map HERE 

There is no need to book for any of the activities, just come along on the day.  

Please note that there are no toilets on site.

 

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.

Elmbridge Meadows Community Day – Hogsmill River

Join us on Thursday 29th August for a day of river-themed family fun!

Come and learn more about the Elmbridge Meadows river restoration project at the SERT information stall or take part in one of our activities which include a river cleanup, kids crafts and a river dipping table.

Our stall will be set up at the entrance to Elmbridge Meadows, just off the roundabout at Elmbridge Avenue, and Raeburn Avenue. Nearest postcode: KT5 8EN. Google map HERE 

The river cleanup activity will begin at 12:30pm, finishing at 2:45pm. Some spaces will be available on the day but you can also book your space via our separate event listing HERE.

The river cleanup activity can be done from the banks or in the water, wearing waders. The activity will be supervised by SERT staff and we will provide all the equipment you will need. The activity is suitable for under 16s if they are accompanied by an adult. 16-18 year old’s will need to be accompanied or have written parental consent to take part (please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more info). No under 14s will be able to enter the water.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for the river cleanup that will take place during the open day, please click HERE.

There is no need to book for any of the other activities, just come along on the day.  

 

Please note that there are no toilets on site.

 

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.

River Cleanup at Elmbridge Meadows Community Day – Hogsmill River

Activity Description: As part of the Elmbridge Meadows Community Day, take part in a river cleanup to remove litter from the river and banks.

Rubbish in our rivers is a big problem. Not only is it unsightly, it also has a huge environmental impact; harming wildlife and leaking chemicals and pollutants into the water. If it’s not picked up, it often makes its way into our oceans where it is estimated it will persist for hundreds of years, damaging marine ecosystems and even ending up in our food chain as micro-plastics.

The river cleanup activity can be done from the banks or in the water, wearing waders. The activity will be supervised by SERT staff and we will provide all the equipment you will need. The activity is suitable for under 16s if they are accompanied by an adult. 16-18 year old’s will need to be accompanied or have written parental consent to take part (please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more info). No under 14s will be able to enter the water.

Meeting point: The SERT Information Stall at Elmbridge Meadows, near to the Rose Walk Nature Reserve, just off the roundabout at Elmbridge Avenue, and Raeburn Avenue. Nearest postcode: KT5 8EN. Google map HERE 

What to bring: Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear. If it is hot, please bring a hat and sun cream. There will be options to work from the bank or in the water in waders. We will provide refreshments but please bring a bottle of water.

Booking: please rsvp using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot. If the event is already fully booked then please sign yourself up to the waiting list and we’ll be in touch if a space becomes available. There will also be some spaces available on the day.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Tuesday 27th August.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

  • Find out more information,
  • Cancel your space if you can no longer make it.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.

Making a difference during Loddon Rivers Week

Posted on by Ian Lamont

Almost a year to the day that the South East Rivers Trust constructed a backwater on the River Loddon in Charvil Meadows, we were back to do further enhancements as part of Loddon Rivers Week 2021.

This was just one of a series of river work that took place during this celebration of the River Loddon and its tributaries, between 18th-26th September. The work to co-ordinate the week was funded by the Environment Agency.

During the week, volunteers planted native plants to stabilise the banks of the previously constructed backwater, put in gravel to a chalk stream, tackled invasive species and enjoyed learning about bats.

Several partners were involved in the week, including Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the Loddon Fisheries and Conservation Consultative, Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership, Hampshire County Council and Dinton Pastures County Park.