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 →
Come along for a hands-on day of earthworm sampling and surveying with fellow nature enthusiasts! Join the Biological Recording Company on Friday 27 March for a sampling day at Paradise Fields, Greenford to collect earthworm specimens to contribute to ongoing ecological monitoring. Book place You'll help search for and collect earthworm specimens, contributing valuable data... Continue Reading →
Anyone who has used a wet wipe to clean a baby’s bottom knows how effective and satisfying they are to use. But Britain’s sewers and rivers are repeatedly, and damagingly clogged by wet wipes. The government is planning a plastic wet wipe ban, but can it be that simple? CURB (Clean up River Brent) discuss... Continue Reading →
Come along on Friday 20 February, to plant fruit trees with Earthwatch Europe at Wesley Playing Fields in North Acton from 10.30 until 1.30. Gardening equipment and refreshments provided. So come along and help create an mini orchard by fruit tree planting. Planting a tree in your garden or in your local community can make... Continue Reading →
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 →
Ealing Beaver Project is a community-led, fully-accessible is running some great and inspiring free winter wildlife events. Nestled in the serene Paradise Fields in Greenford, Ealing, the Ealing Beaver Project is a ground breaking initiative. As London’s first fully accessible urban beaver reintroduction site, they are dedicated to bringing people closer to nature right in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Join Ealing Wildlife Group on Saturday morning, 30 November at Paradise Fields in Greenford to learn about great crested newts. You will help with habitat management to enhance and manage the site for them. Great Crested Newts are a nationally and European rare species. They are also a protected species and, sadly are in decline. Here... Continue Reading →
On Saturday night, my husband and I were walking home through Acton when we passed someone polishing off the last bites of a meal. Without hesitation, they placed the empty plate, cutlery and all, on the pavement and climbed into their still-running van. “Are you done with that?” I asked. With a smirk, they replied,... Continue Reading →
