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Who are Friends of Ham Lands?

We are a group of volunteers that work with Richmond Council's ecology officer, local naturalists and other voluntary groups to preserve and enhance the natural habitats of Ham Lands. We provide information about the area so that more people can understand and appreciate this Local Nature Reserve. 

We cut back encroaching scrub to maintain open and sheltered grassland and woodland areas that support Ham Lands’ rich biodiversity. We also keep small footpaths through the scrub from becoming overgrown, as identified by local naturalists and the Council’s ecology officer. Tasks include raking, cutting back, and digging out invasive plants.

Himalayan Balsam is an issue along the river and we work with several local organisations to clear it each year. 

We collect litter during our regular maintenance sessions and hold occasional litter picks when needed, usually along the main paths.

We also hold guided walks with our local naturalist. For more information see our Nature Safari page.

 

 

How you can volunteer with us

 
- Help to improve habitats for wildlife through practical conservation work.
- Learn about the natural world that's on your doorstep.
- Meet new people with a shared interest in Ham Lands.
 
We welcome all nature lovers and volunteers to join us in our ongoing conservation efforts. Whether you have experience or just enthusiasm, your help makes a difference. Come along and be a part of preserving Ham Land’s natural beauty for generations to come. Children are very welcome if accompanied by an adult, so make use of our Saturday sessions which start at 10am on the second Saturday of every month. The sessions last for two hours, and include a tea and biscuit break. Dogs are welcome too.
 
We meet every Monday 1-3pm and every second Saturday of the month 10am to 12 noon, at the junction of Croft Way and Riverside Drive.
 

What you can expect on a volunteering session

 

 

Join our mailing list

The best way to keep up to date with our events and other things happening on Ham Lands is to join our mailing list.

Click here to subscribe to the Friends of Ham Lands newsletter

Click here for our brochure.

 

 

 

112 leaves of flowering plants from Ham Lands South

Meadow Community cards and prints for sale

Cards are 5 for £6.50 

30cm x 30cm print is £30. Framing options available.

Contact friendsofhamlands@hamunitedgroup.org.uk