Give back to nature and discover the history of Ham Lands this World Habitats Day

From Monday 7 to Saturday 12 October, our Parks team is partnering with Friends of Ham Lands and Habitats & Heritage to run a week of community litter picks and a free nature talk.

There is no better way to mark World Habitats Day than by participating in litter picking and giving back to nature. The week-long clean-up event will feature two litter picking sessions per day. Litter pickers and bags will be provided, but please bring your own gloves. Refreshments will be served at the end of the session as a thank you for your hard work. If you can spare two hours to give our community a clean, please sign up and come along with your family and friends! 

• Date: Monday 7 to Saturday 12 October 2024 
• Time: 10am to 12pm / 2 to 4pm 
• Location: Ham Lands Local Nature Reserve, Riverside Drive, Richmond, TW10 7QA 
• Register now 

In addition to the clean-up, residents are invited to a free talk to discover the natural history of Ham Lands and explore the connection between welling and nature. 

• Date: Monday 7 October 2024 
• Time: 6.30 to 7.30pm 
• Location: St Richards Church Ashburnham Road, TW10 7NL 
• RSVP is not required, all are welcome to attend