River Dipping with the Thames Explorer Trust

Discover the animal life in and around the river

The Thames Explorer Trust has organised an educational event to help you learn more about the environment around the river.

Beginning with a bird spotting walk along the Thames Path from Chiswick Pier to Chiswick Eyot, they will go on to the foreshore where participants can take part in river dipping using nets and spotter sheets to catch and identify river creatures such as crabs, shrimps and eels.

With the help of your guide you will find out what lives in the river and the current state of the health of the Thames. There will also be an opportunity to find out how people have used and changed the river over the years.

This activity is suitable for individual adults or families with children over 5. If you would like to bring younger children or those with special needs please contact us for advice. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear wellies, walking boots or old trainers but please no open toed sandals or similar. Be prepare for rain or shine and a bit of mud. Waterborne diseases can be a risk therefore it is important that those with open cuts or eczema have them covered.

You will need to wash your hands afterwards at the Pier House before eating and drinking. If you prefer to wear rubber gloves then please bring these with you.

The event takes place on Friday, 5 August 2016 from 11am to 1pm. Meet at The Pier House Chiswick, W4 2UG. Tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for children.

July 29, 2016