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 2026: Explore and protect the Brent
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 →
Help Clear Himalayan Balsam from River Brent with CURB
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 →
Volunteer for River Brent Clean-up on 28 March
Join Clean up River Brent - CURB and LAGER Can on Saturday 28 March and volunteer for River Brent clean up. Meet at the Pear Tree Park Bistro for a 10 am start. They will be working in the park and along the river banks to remove rubbish, flotsam and jetsam. This is part of... Continue Reading →
Join Ealing’s Nature Events: Celebrate David Attenborough
All of us who value nature and green spaces will know that the borough of Ealing has quietly become a haven for wildlife. This is largely due to the efforts of Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG). EWG is a local community group that started out with a bat walk run in Hanwell by the founder, Dr... Continue Reading →
Volunteering Opportunities with Ealing Park Rangers
Join the Ealing Park Rangers to work on essential conservation projects in Ealing Parks. Every Tuesday morning a group of Ealing’s Park Rangers goes out with volunteers to do outdoor maintenance tasks. As a volunteer you will engage in a range of activities from coppicing our woodlands to clearing riverside areas. These activities are replicating... Continue Reading →
Winter Family Activities at Boston Manor Park
Come along for winter family activities at Boston Manor Park from their brilliant Outdoor team. There is a variety of events and activities to make and do with the family to connect with nature. Winter Family Activities at Boston Manor Park Crepe Paper Mistletoe Workshop with Kristen Campbell, Saturday 22 Nov, 10.15-12.45pm, workshop by Service... Continue Reading →
Join the Thrilling Outdoor Escape Game at Boston Manor Park
Can you lift the curse and escape Boston Manor Park? Book and come with family or friends on this outdoor escape game on Saturday 29 November. Embark on a thrilling hour-long outdoor escape game through the magical world of Boston Manor Park. Work together to solve puzzles, tackle fun physical challenges, and outsmart the mischievous... Continue Reading →
Get involved with Community Gardening at Dean Gardens in West Ealing
Help Cultivate London and Ealing Parks for Community Gardening in Dean Gardens in Broadway, West Ealing. You will help to renew the plants in the community planters and adjacent pollinator friendly beds at Dean Gardens on Thursday 30 October from 11 am to 1 pm. Community gardening is important as it promotes social interaction and... Continue Reading →
The River Remembers: A Call to Action
Please watch this eye-opening short film, produced by PFF (Parents For Future) West London, shot by Ealing volunteers, and skilfully edited to Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Playful, queasy, and factual, it premiered at the Ealing Film Festival on 3rd October , and focuses on the Brent, highlighting wildlife and beauty as well as multiple issues of pollution,... Continue Reading →
