About the event

Beavers and White stork are going to be moving into the country park soon, and we want to measure the impact they have on biodiversity. So, we need your help doing baseline surveys of the beaver lakes🔍🪲🦗🐞

You don’t need to be an expert to take part! Whether you’re a wildlife nerd or new-to-nature you’re welcome at the Collective. Layla and Katharine will be on hand with nature knowledge, and we’ll all learn together!🦫🌿
 

🗓️ Date: Sunday 19th July 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

📍Location: Eastbrookend Discovery Centre, The Chase, Dagenham, RM7 0SS

🤷🏽‍♀️ Who can join: Young People ages 16-30

What to Expect?

🦫A guided walk around the Beaver lakes - learn about the planned reintroduction!

🔍Volunteer for nature by taking part in vital survey work

🤳Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record your findings

🗣️ Connect with like-minded people in nature

Why join us!

🍽️We'll provide a FREE lunch!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Bring someone new to nature and get a free coffee voucher to use at London Wildlife Trust cafes!

📝Gain skills to put on your CV

How do I get there?

🚇 Tube/train:

Dagenham East Station (District Line) - 17 min walk

Dagenham Heathway Station (District line) - 174 bus - 6 min walk

Romford Station (Elizabeth Line and National Rail) - 174 bus - 6 min walk

🚌 Bus:

174 - stop The Chase

272, 335, 5, C10

🚘 Car:

Free visitor carpark, with accessible parking, what3words ///causes.hails.sentences

The delivery of the Keeping it Wild Collective is made possible by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

The Rewilding East London project is supported by the Mayor of London's Green Roots Fund.

You can read more about Rewilding East London here!