Climate change and environment news
London Rivers Week takes place from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026. It’s a great opportunity to begin to learn more about rivers and get involved to help protect your local waterways.
Council news | 21 May 26
Take part in a Fruity Walk through Barnes, where trees tell stories of resilience, adaptation and community, rooted in its long history of orchards and market gardens.
Community news | Barnes Common | 14 May 26
This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common.
Community news | Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group | 13 May 26
Hear from experts about the circular economy and how we can rethink the way we use our resources at this Forum at the restored Grove Gardens Chapel.
Council news | 12 May 26
Join Thames Landscape Strategy for friendly, hands on volunteer sessions helping to control Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant that threatens riverbanks, wildlife habitats and our historic Thames landscape.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 12 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join Richmond Climate Coalition for a free community screening of an eye-opening film that reveals how climate change is already affecting life across the UK.
Community news | Richmond Climate Coalition | 12 May 26
Short Lots allotments will be open to the public from 2 to 5pm on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Community news | Short Lots allotments | 06 May 26
East Sheen residents will be coming together to give the streets and green spaces of our wonderful community a thorough spring clean.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 16 May, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 06 May 26
All are welcome to Habitats & Heritage's Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26
Join Thames Landscape Strategy for an enchanting spring evening exploring the secret world of bats in the beautiful grounds of Home Park at Hampton Court.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 27 Apr 26
Join Barnes Common at the Barnes Common Community Growing Project this summer for ‘Shared Roots’, their annual series of walks, talks and workshops.
Community news | Barnes Common | 21 Apr 26
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 24 April about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.
Community news | Cargo Collective | 20 Apr 26
Join Habitats & Heritage and Thames Landscape Strategy for a practical introduction to river surveying and monitoring along the River Thames. This guided session will combine short walks with hands‑on activities to explore river health, local ecology, and environmental history.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 17 Apr 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 18 April, for the repair of household items.
Community news | https://www.twickenhamrepaircafe.org/ | 13 Apr 26
If you are looking to clear out your wardrobe this summer, why not take part in charity retailer Traid’s Clear Your Closet?
Community news | Traid | 01 Apr 26
Richmond Council is supporting residents to make their homes more comfortable, greener and cheaper to run with the new Smarter Homes Hub, an extensive ‘how-to’ guide for retrofitting homes.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
We are partnering with Trees for Streets to give residents, schools, community groups and businesses a simple and meaningful way to help make our borough even greener.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
From running your own spring clean to joining our monthly Litter Challenges, there are various ways to connect with others and help keep our borough clean.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 February, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Mar 26
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