Introduction to Riverfly Monitoring on the Hughenden Stream (2001)
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Start dateMay 21 2025 -
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Time05:30 pm -
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LocationHP14 4LA -
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PriceFree
A gentle stroll along the Hughenden Stream, with a stop for a demonstration of the citizen science survey ‘Riverfly monitoring’*, followed by an opportunity to have a go yourself. Wellies essential for anyone who wants to get in the river, but there’s also plenty to do on the bank if you’d rather not!
*The anglers riverfly monitoring initiative (https://www.riverflies.org/ ) is a national citizen science programme. Trained volunteers collect a sample on invertebrates from the same location once a month year-round. They look for 8 invertebrate groups in the sample, as indicators of the health of the river. This helps spot pollution incidents and gives a long-term trends in river health.
Additional information
Ceri Groves. Chilterns Chalk Streams Project, For more than 25 years the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project has worked to conserve, enhance and raise awareness of this globally important habitat.
We carry out practical conservation and river restoration work, and offer management advice to riverside landowners; Provide training and conduct surveys of wildlife and habitat condition; Deliver school visits and provide educational resources; and work with local communities to raise awareness of chalk streams and the threats they face.
The walk will be led by Ceri Groves, Education and Engagement Manager at the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project.
Car park adjacent to St Michael & All Angels, Hughenden Parish Church, Valley Rd, High Wycombe HP14 4LA
1 mile
Short walks (up to 3 miles)
1h 30m
Fairly easy (some gentle inclines, steps/stiles)
Gentle
20
Yes (The activity is aimed at adults, but interested families with children age 7+ most welcome.
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Yes (Redline 300 buses stop at the bottom of the drive to Hughenden; there is an uphill walk to the meeting place.
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