Friends of the River Crane Environment
@friendsrivcrane.bsky.social
Friends Of the River Crane Environment is a registered charity whose aims are to protect and enhance the open spaces around the River Crane
Our next walk and talk will be on Wednesday 19th November from 10am and will start and finish at the tower in Crane Park - going upstream to look at all the improvements that have been made through Little Park and Pevensey Nature Reserve. This is a free event - please register using the link below.
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Our next walk and talk will be on Wednesday 19th November from 10am and will start and finish at the tower in Crane Park - going upstream to look at all the improvements that have been made through Little Park and Pevensey Nature Reserve. This is a free event - please register using the link below.
We still have a few places left for our Volunteer Day this Sunday. We will be creating new water vole habitat as well as enhancing the existing wetland scrapes and marginal wetland areas – fun and muddy work so old clothes and wellies recommended. Please register using the link in the comments.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We still have a few places left for our Volunteer Day this Sunday. We will be creating new water vole habitat as well as enhancing the existing wetland scrapes and marginal wetland areas – fun and muddy work so old clothes and wellies recommended. Please register using the link in the comments.
Fabulous. Could listen to that sound all day!
November 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Fabulous. Could listen to that sound all day!
In June we led a three part walk along the Crane Valley Trail - almost 30 miles from the source to the Thames. The report on the @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social website records the findings of these walks.
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In June we led a three part walk along the Crane Valley Trail - almost 30 miles from the source to the Thames. The report on the @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social website records the findings of these walks.
The main phase of the Mereway river restoration project is almost complete – concrete removed; bank re-shaped; gravel, rock-roll and coir added. The site will be fenced off over the winter before volunteers plant in the spring. We’re very excited to see how this site develops!
October 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The main phase of the Mereway river restoration project is almost complete – concrete removed; bank re-shaped; gravel, rock-roll and coir added. The site will be fenced off over the winter before volunteers plant in the spring. We’re very excited to see how this site develops!
What a shame this is!
Merton Council have informed us that on Friday 17 October two trees, an alder and a tree of heaven, will be felled. The trees are in the children's play area. One is dead and the other is infected with a fungus. The trees cannot be safely retained.
#fowp_sw19 #wimbledonpark #trees
#fowp_sw19 #wimbledonpark #trees
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What a shame this is!
Volunteer Sunday season is back with a great session last Sunday.
This season a member of @tcvnational.bsky.social is helping with organising & running the day in the absence of a volunteer coordinator. We’re looking for someone to help longer term, so please get in touch via info@force.org.uk
This season a member of @tcvnational.bsky.social is helping with organising & running the day in the absence of a volunteer coordinator. We’re looking for someone to help longer term, so please get in touch via info@force.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Volunteer Sunday season is back with a great session last Sunday.
This season a member of @tcvnational.bsky.social is helping with organising & running the day in the absence of a volunteer coordinator. We’re looking for someone to help longer term, so please get in touch via info@force.org.uk
This season a member of @tcvnational.bsky.social is helping with organising & running the day in the absence of a volunteer coordinator. We’re looking for someone to help longer term, so please get in touch via info@force.org.uk
Great to see this underwater clip - large shoals of minnows, young dace and roach from the Tidal Crane next to Northcote Nature Reserve. Investigations led by NNR’s Astronaut Kawada with Friends of NNR, FORCE and ZSL revealing the importance of the Tidal Crane as a fish habitat.
October 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Great to see this underwater clip - large shoals of minnows, young dace and roach from the Tidal Crane next to Northcote Nature Reserve. Investigations led by NNR’s Astronaut Kawada with Friends of NNR, FORCE and ZSL revealing the importance of the Tidal Crane as a fish habitat.
What a wonderful idea. Sharing to our network in case helpful to anyone.
The Boring Fund will be open for applications in November.
If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look.
They welcome donations too.
If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look.
They welcome donations too.
The Boring Fund - Open Collective
We support small non-profit organisations (UK) by only funding the really boring (but essential) stuff like insurance, accountancy or admin
opencollective.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What a wonderful idea. Sharing to our network in case helpful to anyone.
There is still time!
📢Big River Watch ends tomorrow!
Here's a glimpse at what you've spotted so far.
There's still time to get involved 👇
Download the free Big River Watch app & survey your local river by the end of Thurs 25th Sept to make your observations count.
theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch
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Here's a glimpse at what you've spotted so far.
There's still time to get involved 👇
Download the free Big River Watch app & survey your local river by the end of Thurs 25th Sept to make your observations count.
theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch
🧵
September 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
There is still time!
We still have a few places left on our bat walk tomorrow (Tuesday, 16th) evening. Places are free, but booking is essential 🦇 🦇
Bat Walk along River Crane
The event this evening will lead you in the search for bats along the River Crane and to discover these fascinating nocturnal animals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We still have a few places left on our bat walk tomorrow (Tuesday, 16th) evening. Places are free, but booking is essential 🦇 🦇
TideFest, the community festival that celebrates the River Thames, takes place on Sunday, with a variety of river events along Strand On The Green. It promises to be a great day out. @theriverstrust.bsky.social @riverthamessoc.bsky.social @friendsofthethames.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
Thames Tidefest Sep 14th 2025
London's Family River Festival
thamestidefest.net
September 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
TideFest, the community festival that celebrates the River Thames, takes place on Sunday, with a variety of river events along Strand On The Green. It promises to be a great day out. @theriverstrust.bsky.social @riverthamessoc.bsky.social @friendsofthethames.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
This @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social event takes place this afternoon.
... if you would like to do something good for your business, employees, your community & the environment?
Tickets are free for informal drinks, information & networking & the venue's close to train & bus routes!
... if you would like to do something good for your business, employees, your community & the environment?
Tickets are free for informal drinks, information & networking & the venue's close to train & bus routes!
A great opportunity to explore corporate volunteering at Business Involvement in the Crane Valley. Hear about local green initiatives and network with other local organisations in an informal setting. Thanks @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social for sharing.
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
September 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social event takes place this afternoon.
... if you would like to do something good for your business, employees, your community & the environment?
Tickets are free for informal drinks, information & networking & the venue's close to train & bus routes!
... if you would like to do something good for your business, employees, your community & the environment?
Tickets are free for informal drinks, information & networking & the venue's close to train & bus routes!
We’re working with The Borough of Richmond and @tcvnational.bsky.social to create a small nature reserve opposite the river restoration site by Craneford Field in Twickenham. TCV will be there on 17th & 18th September to scythe the meadow along with other improvement works – all welcome to join them
September 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We’re working with The Borough of Richmond and @tcvnational.bsky.social to create a small nature reserve opposite the river restoration site by Craneford Field in Twickenham. TCV will be there on 17th & 18th September to scythe the meadow along with other improvement works – all welcome to join them
Richmond Council is running a survey to find out what young people would like to see in their parks and open spaces. They are very keen to get lots of feedback so please share with any relevant groups and individuals
Young People in Parks and Open Spaces
- Have your say
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
haveyoursay.citizenspace.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Richmond Council is running a survey to find out what young people would like to see in their parks and open spaces. They are very keen to get lots of feedback so please share with any relevant groups and individuals
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New dates!!! We are delighted to announce the dates of our popular Senior Lunches for the rest of 2025 and the start of 2026.
August 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
New dates!!! We are delighted to announce the dates of our popular Senior Lunches for the rest of 2025 and the start of 2026.
Wonderful snaps of a lovely river - and what a handsome (or pretty!) heron. People like different sections. Further up towards LHR, there are few people and more wildlife. But not as easy to access from Richmond!
@friendsrivcrane.bsky.social Lovely walk around #cranepark this morning. Heard many, saw few but there was a very shy grey heron @everyheron.bsky.social #Birds #Herons #Nikonphotography
September 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wonderful snaps of a lovely river - and what a handsome (or pretty!) heron. People like different sections. Further up towards LHR, there are few people and more wildlife. But not as easy to access from Richmond!
This looks fabulous - we will certainly be coming along.
If you are local, one (very talented) RTFoE member has a free exhibition of art inspired by the #RiverCrane www.nickirolls.com/news in Richmond this month. Do pop in and say 'Hi' if you are in town.
news | nickirolls
www.nickirolls.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This looks fabulous - we will certainly be coming along.
A look of disdain indeed. Have you had the chance to photgraph the abundant wildlife of the River Crane?
Disdain for the pigeons and geese scrabbling for bread on #Richmond riverside today. @everyheron.bsky.social #birds #BirdsofX # Nikonphotography
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A look of disdain indeed. Have you had the chance to photgraph the abundant wildlife of the River Crane?
We are loving all these Twickenham photos!
#ThicktrunkTuesday outside All Hallows Twickenham
September 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We are loving all these Twickenham photos!
A great opportunity to explore corporate volunteering at Business Involvement in the Crane Valley. Hear about local green initiatives and network with other local organisations in an informal setting. Thanks @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social for sharing.
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
September 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A great opportunity to explore corporate volunteering at Business Involvement in the Crane Valley. Hear about local green initiatives and network with other local organisations in an informal setting. Thanks @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social for sharing.
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/159…#twickenhamam
A very interesting free event at Hanworth Park
September 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A very interesting free event at Hanworth Park
What an interesting idea. We are always interested in ideas to reduce flood risk.
We love this video from Switzerland about 'knackerinnen' removing concrete to boost biodiversity and reduce flood risk:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPrb... Would be great to see something like it here too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPrb... Would be great to see something like it here too.
Reclaiming concrete: How Swiss cities are going green | Focus on Europe
YouTube video by DW News
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What an interesting idea. We are always interested in ideas to reduce flood risk.