Climate change and environment news
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 20 June, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Jun 26
In celebration of the Thames Path’s 30th anniversary, and in collaboration with Drinkable Thames, a month long relay is taking place from the source in the Cotswolds to Woolwich, passing through Richmond.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 10 Jun 26
In Richmond, we’re fortunate to have the River Thames winding through our borough, shaping the places where people walk, relax and connect with nature.
Council news | 05 Jun 26
National environmental charity The Tree Council brought more than 30 volunteers from nine organisations to Kneller Gardens in Twickenham for a day of community giveback. Discover what they achieved and explore simple ways you can get involved.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Earlier this year, we joined a London-wide collaborative conservation programme bringing together people and organisations across London to protect and restore tower mustard (Turritis glabra), one of the UK’s rarest native plants.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Richmond Council has partnered with Ecofurb, retrofit specialists, to help you through the process of making your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Council news | 28 May 26
Join Barnes Common Limited for a fun, free and creative collage workshop focused on understanding and celebrating biodiversity on 15 June.
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 27 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join us in celebrating Clean Air Day and learn about air quality across the borough. Don’t miss our free art workshops, where you can contribute to a collective artwork exploring how urban spaces shape the air we breathe, plus a fun lunchtime activity ‘Collecting Air’.
Council news | 26 May 26
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
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