Future Actions & Events
Misbourne River Action's goal is to have the river flowing to its natural potential through the valley and for its corridor to be maintained in an attractive and environmentally sensitive manner. With plans and proposals for a variety of restoration and rehabilitation work, we are delighted to be working with Chiltern Chalk Streams Project towards Mending the Misbourne.
At present, typical tasks include tree, brush, and weed clearance, rubbish removal and bank repairs. We have working parties every few weeks on Saturdays or a weekday with informal planning chats in a local pub each month. Proposed dates are shown below - further details, amendments and additional "ad hoc" events are advised by WhatsApp, e-mail and updates to this site Some volunteers choose to do their bit at a time to suit them - some by adopting a short section of the river; others with a regular litterpick as they walk their pets.
Future Programme
Social
Monday October 5th: 7.15pm at The Cricket Club, Chalfont St Peter, SL90QA. Our "not-a-meeting" - i.e. an informal chat over a drink to catch up on Misbourne matters, plan upcoming events & meet other supporters. All welcome!
Monday December 14th: 6.30pm at The Ivy House, Chalfont St Giles. Our 18th Annual Dinner. Please book early!
Work Parties
Saturday 26th September: 10.00 Mill Lane Chalfont St Giles contact Bob for details
Wednesday 30th September: 10.00 contact Bob for details TBC
Saturday 3rd October: 10.00 contact Bob for details TBC
Citizen Science
Science Evening and talk on River Ecosystems. 6.30pm on 5th October. Talks and interactive sessions by Chiltern Chalkstreams Project - click link for details and booking.
The Big River Watch. Spend just 15 minutes by the river before 24th September and upload your observations to this national survey - click link for details.
New volunteers always welcome for training in Flow measurements; Mud spotting; Water vole surveys; RiverFly monitoring etc. Watch this space for new activities.
Also "ad hoc" small group happenings
Various Locations: Contact Bob to join our WhatsApp group to link up with others with some time to tackle a section to suit you. Tools, HiVis, gloves, waders, suggestions and advice available
Meanwhile, and on-going, regular meetings, lobbying and outreach events
Typically with our MP, County & Parish councillors, Chiltern Society, Env Agency, Thameswater, Chiltern Chalkstreams Project, ColneCAN etc under banner of "Mending the Misbourne".
Also outreach, e.g. scouts, WI, Rotary, schools etc