# Event Details - **Event Name**: TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: An activity with TCV's Biodiversity Action Team West. We will be working within and along the banks of the River Crane, TW2 6AA.About this EventWe will be working in the River Crane to repair existing river deflectors, and along the banks and pathways to remove Himalayan balsam. Crane Park is managed for biodiversity by LBRuT.River deflectors are a tool used in the restoration of urbanised rivers, primarily to deflect waterflow to re-meander the waterway (i.e. create curvy rivers). This work creates new habitats for aquatic dwelling species such as the common reed, water voles, invertebrates & fish!Himalayan balsam is an invasive species that thrives along waterways, creating dense stands in spring and summer, and shades our other marginal or riverside species. Removal is often done in spring, before the seed heads are able to form.Please wear trousers and a long-sleeve shirt to avoid skin irritation from nettles, while pulling Himalyan balsam.We will provide waders and gloves. If you have smaller feet, I would recommend bringing an extra thick pair of socks as the smallest wader size we have available is a 7.We meet at the Crane Park entrance located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Avenue at 10am. Walk into the park and look for the TCV van. We will then move further into the park.What3Words for meeting point: ///logs.follow.yarnThere is a small amount of free parking available on Ellerman Ave and adjacent roads for those wanting to drive.Please bring:packed lunch & watersuitable outdoor clothes (that will keep you warm the whole day)hat & sunblocksuitable outdoor footwear (it can be muddy in places)We are now providing hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon).Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.If you are a new volunteer and would like to learn more before getting involved, please get in touch ahead of the event. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this page in the "About the Organiser" section. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/twickenham/tcv-crane-park-river-deflector-repairs-and-himalayan-balsam-removal/100001990382548783 - **Event Categories**: meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Ellerman Ave entrance to Crane Park, located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Twickenham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Ellerman Ave entrance to Crane Park, located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Ave - **lat**: 51.4444195 - **long**: -0.3736943 - **full address**: Ellerman Ave entrance to Crane Park, located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Ave, 35 Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5bcd8011f4d2b55f2f36df50483f20ff5dea78dde8ee5ba19d0de98aa841259b-rimg-w1200-h900-dc444a44-gmir.jpg?v=1779873615 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal being held? - **A:** TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ellerman Ave entrance to Crane Park, located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Ave, 35 Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal? - **A:** TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal is organized by TCV- The Conservation Volunteers. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "TCV - Crane Park River Deflector Repairs & Himalayan Balsam Removal", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5bcd8011f4d2b55f2f36df50483f20ff5dea78dde8ee5ba19d0de98aa841259b-rimg-w1200-h900-dc444a44-gmir.jpg?v=1779873615", "startDate": "2026-06-17", "endDate": "2026-06-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/twickenham/tcv-crane-park-river-deflector-repairs-and-himalayan-balsam-removal/100001990382548783", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Ellerman Ave entrance to Crane Park, located between 35 & 37 Ellerman Ave", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "35 Ellerman Avenue", "postalCode": "TW2 6AS", "addressLocality": "Twickenham", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4444195", "longitude": "-0.3736943" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "An activity with TCV's Biodiversity Action Team West. 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