KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER
Go green this November and check out these awesome eco-friendly and sustainability-focused events taking place across Surrey this November. Meet fellow fans of planet earth while learning how to take care of and conserve our local environment.
MENDING CIRCLE / NOVEMBER 2 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Following October’s Sustainable Fashion Week, Guildford’s ZERO are inspiring others to mend and repair discarded garments. Join this workshop and extend the lifespan of your once loved clothes.
For more, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT / NOVEMBER 6 / THE CASTLE, FARNHAM
For those keen on cutting down on their carbon footprint in both a professional and personal capacity, get together and chat over nibbles and some of the wet stuff at People, Planet, Pint. Started in Glasgow after COP26, this is an informal meet-up for like-minded folk with a passion for the planet to network and share ideas and practices.
For more, visit small99.co.uk
HEDGE LAYING WORKSHOP / NOVEMBER 12 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Take part in adult courses at the Rural Life Living Museum and learn how to love the land. Take part in this one-day hedge laying course with John Blithe you’ll gain hands-on experience in hedge laying, learn how to use a variety of hand tools associated with hedge laying, and understand the significance, history, and value of hedges.
For more, visit rural-life.org.uk
GROWING TOGETHER: SURREY HILLS SYMPOSIUM / NOVEMBER 19 / UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD
Mark your calendars for the annual Surrey Hills Symposium, where adventure and purpose come alive in our stunning National Landscape. Dive into a vibrant marketplace brimming with opportunities to connect with your Surrey Hills. Whether you’re into volunteering, creativity, or seeking thrilling adventures, there’s something for everyone! Experience thought-provoking ‘fireside’ discussions on topics like adventure, mindfulness in farming, and green skills. These intimate sessions promise to inspire and ignite your passion for the great outdoors. Get involved and keep it green.
For more, visit surreyhills.org
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST / NOVEMBER 22 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Get introduced to the art of composting at RHS Garden Wisley this November. Recycling your garden waste into homemade compost is both easy and environmentally friendly. After this three-hour workshop you will have the knowledge to turn your everyday waste into rich, fertile compost for your garden.
For more, visit rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
DRAW & PAINT SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS CARDS / NOVEMBER 28 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Be kind to the planet this Christmas and take part in this sustainable Christmas card workshop. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of observational drawing and painting techniques. Focusing on composition, colour mixing, and shading & highlights to make your paintings come to life. Working from seasonal foliage and decorations, you will then be painting your own designs using walnut ink and watercolours onto recycled cards.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
