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More than 6,000 people will take part in the Great UK WaterBlitz this weekend!
This weekend, more than 6,000 people across the UK are heading out to their local rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and canals as part of Earthwatch Europe’s Great UK WaterBlitz. It... Read more
Free Wills Month: write a will for free and leave a legacy for nature
This October, Earthwatch Europe supporters can write or update their will for free and take a simple step towards protecting nature for generations to come. Have you been meaning to... Read more
A chance to reset: the environmental choices facing the new government.
As Andy Burnham’s new government begins to set its agenda, Earthwatch CEO Harry Barton looks at three areas where bold environmental leadership will matter most. Read more
Teach Earth: From Source to Sea: a fantastic weekend of learning and collaboration
Last weekend, we were lucky enough to welcome a fantastic group of educators to the Gower Peninsula for our first Teach Earth: From Source to Sea residential training course, which... Read more
What Lies Beneath? Citizen scientists reveal more than half of UK waterways show signs of poor water quality
More than half of the UK’s waterways tested during a nationwide citizen science event showed signs of poor water quality. That’s the headline finding from Earthwatch’s Spring 2026 Great UK... Read more
Join us for a free film screening as part of London Climate Action Week
Earthwatch is hosting a screening of Making a Mini-Forest, a fascinating documentary exploring the global rise of Tiny Forests, including our work right here in the UK. This is a... Read more
Take part in the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count!
We’re inviting nature lovers, schools and all you curious wildlife spotters out there to take part in our Tiny Forest Wildlife Count. Until the 31 May, anyone in the UK... Read more
Help lead Earthwatch Europe’s next chapter: we’re recruiting a new Chair and a new Treasurer
Earthwatch Europe is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We help people protect the nature around them by supporting meaningful interactions with nature and giving communities, organisations and... Read more
‘Like a huge oak tree, he’s always been there…’ – a birthday tribute to Sir David Attenborough by CEO Harry Barton
You can’t have missed that Sir David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday. Here, Earthwatch CEO (and lifelong Attenborough fan) Harry Barton reflects on how Sir David inspired his passion... Read more
Thousands take part in the Great UK WaterBlitz to help protect rivers and waterways
Thousands of people across the UK took part in the Great UK WaterBlitz this weekend, joining a nationwide effort to better understand the health of our rivers and freshwater. Over... Read more
There has never been a better time to donate and help us support UK waterways!
From April 22–29, every donation to Earthwatch Europe will be DOUBLED thanks to match funding from Big Give’s Earth Raise. All donations for that week will be matched to support... Read more
The Great UK WaterBlitz returns this month!
The Great UK WaterBlitz led by Earthwatch Europe is back. This month, thousands of people across the UK will be heading out to their nearest freshwater river, stream, lake or... Read more
Confirmation of Dr Nina Bhola as new Vice-Chair
We are delighted to announce that Dr Nina Bhola has been appointed Vice-Chair of Earthwatch Europe following our recent Board meeting. Nina has served as a Trustee for the past... Read more