NOT JUST FOR OLD PEOPLE If you are a young person or have a young family and care about the environment around you and are worried about the impact that "modern" living has, why not find out how you can make a difference? There are all kind of activities throughout the year in various places around the borough – helping you to find out more about the plants, animals and insects around you – so why not click on the blue links below to see what's going on.
Learn new skills Summer Activities for 16's to 25 year olds at Crane Park Island Wind in the Willows at Crane Park Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames – has activities suitable for families (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult), usually on the last Saturday of the month (check the Events Calendar for details) Art Picnics – spend a day drawing and painting some of the borough's most interesting buildings and landscapes. Regular picnics throughout the year, with an exhibition and competition in December
Find out more about the environment Richmond Park guided walks: first Saturday of every month Climbers and Creepers: Kew Garden's website for young children Sleepovers at Kew: learn about nature and explore the gardens after dark! Gordon the Garden Gnome Young People's Trust for the Environment
Competitions The friends of Richmond Park will shortly be launching their photographic competition for young people who go to school in the borough. Watch this space.
Opportunities for schools Visit our Support for Schools page for more information about how REN can support schools to set environmental projects. Royal Parks at Bushy Park facilitate environmental education trips for schools. If you would like to organise such a trip then please contact Sophie Bryant on 020 8979 1586 or via e-mail.