Chilterns Chalk Streams Project
@chilternstreams.bsky.social
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project is a partnership set up to conserve & enhance chalk streams in the Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
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November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Chess - Sarratt Cottages
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Chess - Sarratt Cottages
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Reposted by Chilterns Chalk Streams Project
✨ Last chance to get your ticket! ✨
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
✨ Last chance to get your ticket! ✨
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
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November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Do you will hear about our NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping and updates on new research collaborations happening on the Chess?
Join us in December, everyone welcome!
Do you will hear about our NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping and updates on new research collaborations happening on the Chess?
Join us in December, everyone welcome!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening discussing the latest findings on this beautiful chalk stream and celebrating another great year of citizen science!
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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Do you will hear about our NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping and updates on new research collaborations happening on the Chess?
Join us in December, everyone welcome!
Do you will hear about our NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping and updates on new research collaborations happening on the Chess?
Join us in December, everyone welcome!
‼️Last opportunity ‼️
Biofilm Survey Training Tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Biofilm Survey Training Tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Biofilm Survey Training
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events by collecting biofilm samples on rocks
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November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
‼️Last opportunity ‼️
Biofilm Survey Training Tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Biofilm Survey Training Tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
We had a great time with The Collett school on the River Gade! This is a new site for us and we would love to work with more schools in the Hemel Hempstead area. Get in touch to book your free workshop or river trip for this academic year https://www.chilternstreams.org/learning/
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We had a great time with The Collett school on the River Gade! This is a new site for us and we would love to work with more schools in the Hemel Hempstead area. Get in touch to book your free workshop or river trip for this academic year https://www.chilternstreams.org/learning/
Biofilm Survey Training
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Book below if interested:
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Book below if interested:
Biofilm Survey Training
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events by collecting biofilm samples on rocks
bit.ly
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Biofilm Survey Training
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Book below if interested:
Tuesday, November 4 · 1:30 - 2:30pm
Moor Road Chesham HP5 1SA
Researchers from Cranfield University are looking for your help to monitor river pollution events through collecting biofilm samples on rocks!
Book below if interested:
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Tuesday 2nd December 18:00 White Hill Centre
We welcome citizen scientists and anyone interested in chalk streams to join us for an evening of celebration and socializing. You will hear about surveys and updates on new collaborations.
Tuesday 2nd December 18:00 White Hill Centre
We welcome citizen scientists and anyone interested in chalk streams to join us for an evening of celebration and socializing. You will hear about surveys and updates on new collaborations.
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening discussing the latest findings on this beautiful chalk stream and celebrating another great year of citizen science!
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October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Tuesday 2nd December 18:00 White Hill Centre
We welcome citizen scientists and anyone interested in chalk streams to join us for an evening of celebration and socializing. You will hear about surveys and updates on new collaborations.
Tuesday 2nd December 18:00 White Hill Centre
We welcome citizen scientists and anyone interested in chalk streams to join us for an evening of celebration and socializing. You will hear about surveys and updates on new collaborations.
Looking for free half term activities?
We have 2 story and craft sessions next week in Rickmansworth and Amersham. Come and find out about the wildlife
Suitable for ages 3-10years, no booking required.
We have 2 story and craft sessions next week in Rickmansworth and Amersham. Come and find out about the wildlife
Suitable for ages 3-10years, no booking required.
Events
What's on in and around our Chilterns Chalk Streams? Find out here.
www.chilternstreams.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Looking for free half term activities?
We have 2 story and craft sessions next week in Rickmansworth and Amersham. Come and find out about the wildlife
Suitable for ages 3-10years, no booking required.
We have 2 story and craft sessions next week in Rickmansworth and Amersham. Come and find out about the wildlife
Suitable for ages 3-10years, no booking required.
NATIONAL REPTILE AWARENESS DAY!
In the UK we have six native species - common lizard, sand lizard, slow-worm, grass snake, smooth snake and adder- plus several non-native ones.
If you want to know more about how we support these species get in touch with us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
In the UK we have six native species - common lizard, sand lizard, slow-worm, grass snake, smooth snake and adder- plus several non-native ones.
If you want to know more about how we support these species get in touch with us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NATIONAL REPTILE AWARENESS DAY!
In the UK we have six native species - common lizard, sand lizard, slow-worm, grass snake, smooth snake and adder- plus several non-native ones.
If you want to know more about how we support these species get in touch with us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
In the UK we have six native species - common lizard, sand lizard, slow-worm, grass snake, smooth snake and adder- plus several non-native ones.
If you want to know more about how we support these species get in touch with us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
On Saturday we had a great time working with some new volunteers who helped us survey phosphate levels in the Chess.
If you're interested in joining us in one (or more) of our survey groups, contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with all the options!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you're interested in joining us in one (or more) of our survey groups, contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with all the options!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On Saturday we had a great time working with some new volunteers who helped us survey phosphate levels in the Chess.
If you're interested in joining us in one (or more) of our survey groups, contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with all the options!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you're interested in joining us in one (or more) of our survey groups, contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with all the options!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Riverfly Training Day.
Last week we had a great day training a group of motivated volunteers in riverfly survey.
On the day we practised the ARMI three-minute kick sampling method and ID on target species.
If you are interested, please contact us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Last week we had a great day training a group of motivated volunteers in riverfly survey.
On the day we practised the ARMI three-minute kick sampling method and ID on target species.
If you are interested, please contact us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Riverfly Training Day.
Last week we had a great day training a group of motivated volunteers in riverfly survey.
On the day we practised the ARMI three-minute kick sampling method and ID on target species.
If you are interested, please contact us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Last week we had a great day training a group of motivated volunteers in riverfly survey.
On the day we practised the ARMI three-minute kick sampling method and ID on target species.
If you are interested, please contact us: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
The CCSP Newsletter will be out soon!
If you are not on our mailing list let us know and we can add you so you get the latest news about our wok, or projects and events: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you are not on our mailing list let us know and we can add you so you get the latest news about our wok, or projects and events: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
eNewsletter
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www.chilternstreams.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The CCSP Newsletter will be out soon!
If you are not on our mailing list let us know and we can add you so you get the latest news about our wok, or projects and events: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you are not on our mailing list let us know and we can add you so you get the latest news about our wok, or projects and events: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
🌿 The Chilterns National Landscape is seeking a garden designer for Chesham Station’s eco-friendly redesign. Help inspire sustainable gardening while keeping the garden’s charm!
📄 Download the brief: https://www.chilternstreams.org/2025/10/03/garden-designers-required
#GardenDesign #CheshamInBloom
📄 Download the brief: https://www.chilternstreams.org/2025/10/03/garden-designers-required
#GardenDesign #CheshamInBloom
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🌿 The Chilterns National Landscape is seeking a garden designer for Chesham Station’s eco-friendly redesign. Help inspire sustainable gardening while keeping the garden’s charm!
📄 Download the brief: https://www.chilternstreams.org/2025/10/03/garden-designers-required
#GardenDesign #CheshamInBloom
📄 Download the brief: https://www.chilternstreams.org/2025/10/03/garden-designers-required
#GardenDesign #CheshamInBloom
Join us for a hands-on day of science and environmental action!
We're collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels and need your help. No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for protecting our precious chalk steam the River Chess.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
We're collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels and need your help. No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for protecting our precious chalk steam the River Chess.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Join us for a hands-on day of science and environmental action!
We're collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels and need your help. No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for protecting our precious chalk steam the River Chess.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
We're collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels and need your help. No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for protecting our precious chalk steam the River Chess.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
‼️One month to go‼️
Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day
https://bit.ly/466Ujr1
Only few spaces left!
Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day
https://bit.ly/466Ujr1
Only few spaces left!
MoRPh Training day 2025
Do you want to know more about MoRPh survey or would you like to refresh your skills? Join us in November!
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October 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
‼️One month to go‼️
Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day
https://bit.ly/466Ujr1
Only few spaces left!
Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day
https://bit.ly/466Ujr1
Only few spaces left!
Extended Riverfly training day on the Chess.
Thanks to Steve Brooks, co-chair of the Riverfly Partnership and Simon Stebbings, Riverfly Hub Coordinator for their time.
Thanks to everyone who turned up and gave their best effort!
Next training session will be early spring 2026, watch this space 👀
Thanks to Steve Brooks, co-chair of the Riverfly Partnership and Simon Stebbings, Riverfly Hub Coordinator for their time.
Thanks to everyone who turned up and gave their best effort!
Next training session will be early spring 2026, watch this space 👀
October 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Extended Riverfly training day on the Chess.
Thanks to Steve Brooks, co-chair of the Riverfly Partnership and Simon Stebbings, Riverfly Hub Coordinator for their time.
Thanks to everyone who turned up and gave their best effort!
Next training session will be early spring 2026, watch this space 👀
Thanks to Steve Brooks, co-chair of the Riverfly Partnership and Simon Stebbings, Riverfly Hub Coordinator for their time.
Thanks to everyone who turned up and gave their best effort!
Next training session will be early spring 2026, watch this space 👀
Hands-on day of science and environmental action!
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Saturday 18th October
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Saturday 18th October
River Chess Water Survey Day - Chorleywood
Free event to have a go at water sampling, contribute to vital citizen science, and learn about the Chess - a beautiful chalk stream!
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October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hands-on day of science and environmental action!
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Saturday 18th October
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Saturday 18th October
River Chess Water Survey Day - Chorleywood
Saturday 18 October 10:30
https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Don't miss this opportunity!
Saturday 18 October 10:30
https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Don't miss this opportunity!
River Chess Water Survey Day - Chorleywood
Free event to have a go at water sampling, contribute to vital citizen science, and learn about the Chess - a beautiful chalk stream!
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October 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
River Chess Water Survey Day - Chorleywood
Saturday 18 October 10:30
https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Don't miss this opportunity!
Saturday 18 October 10:30
https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Don't miss this opportunity!
River Chess Water Survey Day
Great day surveying for NOSES (Nutrient Ongoing Scrutiny Evaluation Survey) on the river Chess.
The samples taken from the river will tell us about the level of phosphate in the water.
If you are interested we are in Chorleywood next Saturday: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Great day surveying for NOSES (Nutrient Ongoing Scrutiny Evaluation Survey) on the river Chess.
The samples taken from the river will tell us about the level of phosphate in the water.
If you are interested we are in Chorleywood next Saturday: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
River Chess Water Survey Day
Great day surveying for NOSES (Nutrient Ongoing Scrutiny Evaluation Survey) on the river Chess.
The samples taken from the river will tell us about the level of phosphate in the water.
If you are interested we are in Chorleywood next Saturday: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
Great day surveying for NOSES (Nutrient Ongoing Scrutiny Evaluation Survey) on the river Chess.
The samples taken from the river will tell us about the level of phosphate in the water.
If you are interested we are in Chorleywood next Saturday: https://bit.ly/4n1Fwo9
World Mental Health Day
Take time this weekend to spend time in your local park or nature reserve or visit one of the local chalk streams of the Chilterns.
Sit down and take your time. Look at the rolling clouds and enjoy the sound of the the wind in the trees and the whispering current...
Take time this weekend to spend time in your local park or nature reserve or visit one of the local chalk streams of the Chilterns.
Sit down and take your time. Look at the rolling clouds and enjoy the sound of the the wind in the trees and the whispering current...
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
World Mental Health Day
Take time this weekend to spend time in your local park or nature reserve or visit one of the local chalk streams of the Chilterns.
Sit down and take your time. Look at the rolling clouds and enjoy the sound of the the wind in the trees and the whispering current...
Take time this weekend to spend time in your local park or nature reserve or visit one of the local chalk streams of the Chilterns.
Sit down and take your time. Look at the rolling clouds and enjoy the sound of the the wind in the trees and the whispering current...
Hands-on day of science and environmental action!
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Friday 10th October
https://tinyurl.com/NOSESRestoreHope
and
📅 Saturday 18th October
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Friday 10th October
https://tinyurl.com/NOSESRestoreHope
and
📅 Saturday 18th October
River Chess Water Survey Day - Chorleywood
Free event to have a go at water sampling, contribute to vital citizen science, and learn about the Chess - a beautiful chalk stream!
tinyurl.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hands-on day of science and environmental action!
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Friday 10th October
https://tinyurl.com/NOSESRestoreHope
and
📅 Saturday 18th October
Collecting river water samples to test for phosphate levels. No experience needed!
📅 Friday 10th October
https://tinyurl.com/NOSESRestoreHope
and
📅 Saturday 18th October
SmartRiver Survey
We have now collected samples from the river Chess and the River Hamble. We should receive the results of the survey in the next few weeks and that will tell us more about riverfly species and diversity in these two chalk streams.
Stay tuned!
We have now collected samples from the river Chess and the River Hamble. We should receive the results of the survey in the next few weeks and that will tell us more about riverfly species and diversity in these two chalk streams.
Stay tuned!
October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
SmartRiver Survey
We have now collected samples from the river Chess and the River Hamble. We should receive the results of the survey in the next few weeks and that will tell us more about riverfly species and diversity in these two chalk streams.
Stay tuned!
We have now collected samples from the river Chess and the River Hamble. We should receive the results of the survey in the next few weeks and that will tell us more about riverfly species and diversity in these two chalk streams.
Stay tuned!
Extended Riverfly Training- One week to go!
Last opportunity to book this free event: for tor those who are already confident in Riverfly monitoring and would like to learn how to identify more species.
https://bit.ly/45cXSN8
Book now!
Last opportunity to book this free event: for tor those who are already confident in Riverfly monitoring and would like to learn how to identify more species.
https://bit.ly/45cXSN8
Book now!
Extended Riverfly Training Autumn 2025
Already confident in the Riverfly method? Join us to learn more about freshwater invertebrate groups with Steve Brooks, Riverfly Co-chair
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October 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Extended Riverfly Training- One week to go!
Last opportunity to book this free event: for tor those who are already confident in Riverfly monitoring and would like to learn how to identify more species.
https://bit.ly/45cXSN8
Book now!
Last opportunity to book this free event: for tor those who are already confident in Riverfly monitoring and would like to learn how to identify more species.
https://bit.ly/45cXSN8
Book now!