Once common across the UK, hazel dormice are now rare. Hanwell Zoo have a breeding programme and have sent off five young dormice to participate in the Hazel dormouse re-introduction programme. The youngsters are in quarantine at The Zoological Society of London before being put forward for release in areas around the UK to re-establish wild populations.... Continue Reading →
London Rivers Week runs from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May 2026. There are great local events going on in around Ealing to celebrate London Rivers Week organised by CURB - Clean Up the River Brent. London Rivers Week 2026 is organised by Thames 21. Its a week to celebrate all of London’s rivers and... Continue Reading →
Join CURB - Clean Up the River Brent to help remove invasive Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Brent on Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May at 11 am. This is two hours of very satisfying outdoor work, helping us reclaim the river banks from Himalayan balsam for more diverse, river and wildlife-friendly... Continue Reading →
Come along to get free compost soil improver in Acton. Collect the compost from ReActon at Stirling Road on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 11 am -2 pm, Monday 18 May from 11 am to 2 pm and Friday 22 May, 12 noon – 3 pm. The compost is available from at times above, while... Continue Reading →
Ealing Hedgehog Friends, Wild Chiswick, and Natasha Gavin from Boston Manor Park hosted an ActForEaling Mixer event in the weekend sunshine of Saturday 25 April 2026 highlighting the importance of some of Britain’s favourite garden and green space dwelling mammals - and explaining what we can do to support hedgehogs numbers in Ealing. They were... Continue Reading →
Hedgehogs numbers have fallen drastically since the year 2000 and hedgehogs are now endangered. There are many things we can do to provide hedgehog support in Ealing around our gardens and local green spaces. This list is courtesy of Ealing Hedgehog Friends. How to Help Hedgehogs Injuries if you find an injured hedgehog, please contact... Continue Reading →
Book your place at the next Ealing Parks Foundation volunteer event on Sunday 31 May 2026, between 10am to 12pm. Help is needed to maintain and restore the green space and public areas of South Ealing Cemetery. You can register your interest at the link here. South Ealing Cemetery Update : Work so far Ealing... Continue Reading →
UWL’s Weston Hall was packed out on 30 April 2026 for Ealing Book Festival’s question and answer session with Robert MacFarlane discussing his new book “Is A River Alive?”. The book tells of his experiences travelling abroad to meet three amazing very different rivers and the people who care for them, River guardians; the Rio... Continue Reading →
Join ActForEaling partners Warren Farm Nature Reserve and Brent River Park for a fun outdoor experience exploring the biodiversity of Warren Farm Nature Reserve in Ealing on 25 April. Also you will be making a contribution to a global citizen science initiative: the City Nature Challenge 2026. This event is hosted by Regen City and... Continue Reading →
Community environmental group LAGER Can is celebrating a remarkable contribution to this year’s Great British Spring Clean. Their volunteers across the borough delivering outstanding results and removing over 2,500 bags of litter. Between 13th and 29th March 2026, LAGER Can volunteers: Donated 1,378 hours of time Collected 2,507 bags of rubbish Reported 288 fly-tipping incidents... Continue Reading →
