Deptford Creek River Health Survey - Wednesday 18th November 2026

                       
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Wednesday 18 November | 10:00 - 12:30

🎟️ Free – booking required

Join us for a river health survey along Deptford Creek incorporating water quality testing and biological surveys as part of our Wild Tide project.

We’ll meet at Creekside Discovery Centre before entering the Creek from our site, surveying biological samples gathered through kick sampling.

Whether you’re an experienced wildlife surveyor or completely new to the field, this is a friendly, relaxed way to get outdoors, learn new skills and discover wildlife right on your doorstep.

 

 

What to expect

 

  • A guided visit to Deptford Creek to collect water samples for water quality testing

  • Support with identifying biological samples

  • A chance to contribute to ongoing monitoring of the potential pollution affecting the overall health of the Creek

 

This session forms part of a regular programme of river health surveys and water quality testing, helping to track seasonal changes and build long-term knowledge of local wildlife. By taking part, you’ll also develop your own habitat monitoring skills over time.

 

 

What to bring

  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear

  • We will provide waders for use in the Creek

 

 

Practical details

 

📍 Meeting point:

Creekside Discovery Centre

14 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 4SA

 

Who can attend: Children aged 12+. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

🎟️ Booking:

This is a free event, but pre-booking is essential to secure your place.

Register as a member of our Deptford Creek Wildlife Taskforce here and take part in practical activities alongside Creekside Education Trust staff and other local volunteers, including habitat restoration, wildlife surveys or simply learning more about Deptford Creek.

 

 

 

If you need to cancel, please let us know at info@creeksidecentre.org.uk so your place can be offered to someone else.

 

 

 

Contact

📞 020 8692 9922

✉️ info@creeksidecentre.org.uk