Chiswick Pier Talk to Explore the Secret Life of Eels
Barbara Cam to discuss these mysterious inhabitants of the Thames
Barbara Cam
November 11, 2026
There will be a chance to learn about one of the Thames' most mysterious inhabitants later this month when Barbara Cam visits The Pier House at Chiswick Pier to give a talk on the hidden wildlife of the tidal river.
The event, titled From Chiswick to the Sea: The Secret Life of the Tidal Thames, takes place on Tuesday 24 November and will examine the remarkable journey of European eels and other migratory species that travel through the river. The presentation will also look at current conservation efforts and how local communities can help protect the Thames' natural heritage.
Barbara Cam is Training & Engagement Manager at the Thames Estuary Partnership, an independent charity dedicated to improving and promoting the River Thames and its estuary. She leads learning and engagement work for the Thames Catchment Community Eel Project, which aims to support the recovery of the critically endangered European eel.
Her work focuses on connecting people with rivers, wildlife, local heritage and the wider environment through education programmes, community engagement initiatives and citizen science projects. During the evening she will also discuss the broader work of the Thames Estuary Partnership and her role within the organisation.
The talk will be held at The Pier House, Chiswick Pier, Corney Reach Way. Doors and the bar open at 6.30pm, with the presentation beginning at 7pm and concluding at 8.30pm. Admission costs £5, although members of the Chiswick Pier Trust can register for free tickets.
Organisers say the event offers a rare opportunity to discover more about the wildlife living beneath the surface of the tidal Thames and the efforts being made to safeguard it for future generations.
For information on Chiswick Pier Trust membership check the Chiswick Pier Trust's web site.
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