Aquatic Invertebrate Survey for London Rivers Week

Common blue damselfly

Common blue damselfly at Wimbledon Common (credit Ciprian Diaconita)

Walthamstow Wetlands Coppermill stream view

Walthamstow Wetlands Coppermill stream view credit Ian Phillips

Aquatic Invertebrate Survey for London Rivers Week

Location:
Celebrate London Rivers Week by joining the team at the reserve as a citizen scientist, surveying the invertebrates in our ponds

Event details

Meeting point

Outside the Engine House

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of Aquatic Invertebrate Survey for London Rivers Week

About the event

In celebration of London Rivers Week 2024 ('London is a river city'), join London Wildlife Trust team for a morning of aquatic invertebrate surveys of the ponds we have created around the reserve. Whether you are a beginner or a pond invertebrate species expert, we will provide full training and equipment before we begin.

This event will take place fully outdoors - so dress for the weather! We may be walking through a grassy and uneven terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes.

The event is for people aged 18 and above. Further information will be sent out prior to the event.

Booking

Price

Free

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Please be advised that trained assistance dogs on duty are welcome, but in order to protect the sensitive habitat and drinking water supply, we cannot allow other dogs or pets of any kind on-site, as the wildlife may become distressed.

Mobility

The event will last approximately 2 hours and some terrain may be uneven.

Please contact the team via email if you have additional mobility requirements and need further information. 

Wheelchair access

There are accessible trails around the reserve, as well as ramps leading to the café, toilets and shop area.
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Hearing loop

Available at reception

What to bring

Comfortable footwear and a bottle of water

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Parking information

There is a paid car park on site, 9.30am - 4pm

Bicycle parking

Available outside the Engine House
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Visitor Engagement Team at Walthamstow Wetlands