KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
Looking for eco-friendly events in Surrey? If you love nature and are passionate about preserving and conserving this beutiful place we call home, then this monthly feature is for you. Keep it clean, ‘Keep It Green’.
VOLUNTEER DAY / APRIL 30 / MANOR FARM, WEST BYFLEET
Love where you live? Join SWT staff and volunteers to undertake practical activities to help conserve the local environment. Go to Manor Farm in West Byfleet this May and help with the restoration of these rare chalk grasslands we call home.
For more, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
DESIGNING A WILDER GARDEN WORKSHOP / MAY 6 / KNEPP ESTATE
Love nature? Want to help spread the love and provide a welcome space for nature to thrive on your doorstep? This rewilded garden workshop is for gardeners of all levels who want to push boundaries and embrace rewilding principles in their planting design. You’ll learn about the ‘why’ behind Knepp Estate’s plant choices and explore a more nature-centric approach to every aspect of the garden’s planting design.
For more, visit knepp.co.uk
MENDING CIRCLE / MAY 7 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Fix up and look sharp by joining Guildford’s ZERO, who 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
FARNHAM WELLBEING AND SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL / MAY 17 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Organised by the fine folk at Farnham Community Farm and Farnham Town Council, the Farnham Wellbeing and Sustainability Festival returns to Gostrey Meadow this May. Bringing together local organisations, charities, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability – learn how to make your life choices more sustainable.
For more, visit farnham.gov.uk
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT / MAY 21 / KERRER CRAFT BEER & GIN BAR, GUILDFORD
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/people-planet-pint-meetup
FURNITURE UPCYCLING WORKSHOP / MAY 30 / THE STOCKROOM SOCIETY, LEATHERHEAD
Do you want to prolong the life of your pedestal? Kitchen chairs need some care and repair? Join Jodi for this oh-so handy furniture up cycling workshop and learn the skills that will transform into thrills once you’ve restored the coffee table that’s sitting forlorn in your front room. Bring a small piece of furniture of your own to upcycle – paint, brushes, and other materials are included in the cost. (Plus some tea, coffee and biscuits!) No experience needed!
For more, visit upcycledreloved.co.uk
