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Art Picnics

Enjoy a day drawing and painting in beautiful and interesting local
places.There are experienced tutors on hand to help, it's friendly
and all levels are welcome. Just bring a picnic lunch

Advance booking prices for Art Picnics:

£15.00 Trust Members
£20.00 Non-Members
£25.00 Family Tickets
£5.00 for 12 - 16 year olds
Children under 12 go FREE!

Pay on the day prices:
£20.00 Trust Members
£25.00 Non-Members

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Lecture Events

Listen to and enjoy a series of short talks by specialists, celebrating
distinctive aspects of local heritage and ecology. Often chaired by
one of our Patrons, who have national reputations as experts in
their field. There will also be displays by relevant local groups and businesses.

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Exploring with the Environment Trust

Walks exploring the rich environment and heritage in our borough and
sometimes beyond, led by local experts run fom March to November.

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Art Auction

Each year Art Works generously donated by local artists and some
eminent artists from around the UK are put up for public auction.
This is a major fundraising event and the money made makes a
great difference to our community-based work with volunteers
and our education projects.
The auction is usually held in November.

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Schools Programme

We offer opportunities to link with our volunteer events, or for
bespoke sessions related to the environment.

Phone 0208 8891 5455 to discuss

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Active Environment Programme

Our programme for adults with physical or learning difficulties includes
healthy walks, rowing and is supported by volunteering opportunities.

Phone 0208 8891 5455 to discuss

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Trust Events


From April 2013


Skiffing at the Thames Ditton Skiff & Punting Club

From April 2013

Come and row on the River Thames for about 45 minutes and then join
club members for refreshments on the balcony overlooking the river.
Most friday mornings by arrangement
£5.00

Click here for more details: Active Environment


GREAT RIVER RACE SEPTEMBER 2013


A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS!

In an exciting and hard-fought race "The Skerry" crew bettered last year's time,finishing in 2 hours 55 minutes, second in our class of six boats.Thanks to the genersosity of all our donors, we reached our target of £2500 before gift aid. (£3077 with it)
This will help The Trust to continue its many projects connecting people to the environment.


October 2013


Saturday 26th October 2013

Richmond Bridge, to The Terraced Gardens.
Leisurely stroll along the river, then up to Hollyhocks cafe for a cup of tea.
There are lots of seats on the way to enjoy the view.
Timing is 10.00am - 11.30am and tickets are £5.00 each.
Active Environment Programme Autumn 2013


November 2013


Saturday 16th November 2013

Workshop to make Bird Feeder.
Help keep the birds fed in winter and hang these in your garden or give as an ideal present.
Location is Teddington from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Tickets are £5.00 each.
Active Environment Programme Autumn 2013

Saturday 16th November 2013

Workshop to learn the Art of Felting.
Come and make some beads for a bracelet or necklace.
Location is Teddington from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Tickets are £5.00 each.
Active Environment Programme Autumn 2013



 
Learning about the Environment

The Trust is committed to life long learning for all. We offer a range of educational activities.

We are grateful to the following organisations for their help in funding our education and events programme:

  • Ernest Cook Trust
  • Goldsmiths Company
  • Friends of Normansfield
  • The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Schools Programme

For schools we offer opportunities to link with our volunteer events and bespoke sessions related to the local environment. Please contact the office to discuss your requirements.

Bishop Perrin school helped plant hedgerows and learnt about the River Crane in Kneller Gardens, November 2010

Healthy Walks and rowing for Adults with Disabilities

The Environment Trust provides environmental activities for those people for whom there may be barriers to participation. Since 2007 we have been running our programme for adults with physical or learning disabilities, which includes healthy walks, rowing and supported volunteering opportunities. Please contact us for more information.

Healthy walk in Orleans Gargens

Rowing with Stratmore School 2010

Art Picnics

Each month we spend a Sunday drawing and painting in different beautiful and interesting places, inside or outside, and often with specially arranged access. There are experienced tutors on hand to help and advise. It’s informal and friendly – just bring a picnic lunch. All levels, from beginners upwards and including families, can take part.

Mother and daughter at an art picnic

Lecture events

Sir David AttenboroughEach event consists of a series of short talks by specialists, celebrating distinctive aspects of local heritage and ecology. Usually they are chaired by one of our Patrons, who have national reputations as experts in their field. There will also be displays by relevant local groups and businesses.The River Thames event at Kingston Uni

Exploring with the Environment Trust

Walks exploring Richmond’s rich environment and heritage, led by local experts run from March to November. Please see our events programme for upcoming walks.

Trustee Carole Ritchie guides a tree walk in Terrace Gardens, Oct 2009

Education officer Joe Pecorelli at the Richmond River Walk, Nov 2010

Sponsors: the Ernest Cook Trust and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation