KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY IDEAS
Explore Surrey’s sustainable landscape and check out these awesome eco-friendly ideas and events happening this September. Keep it clean, keep it green!
GARDENING A REWILDED GARDEN / SEPTEMBER 3 / KNEPP, DIAL POST
Explore the practical aspects of managing a wild garden at Knepp this month as you learn how to challenge conventional gardening methods to create the highest possible opportunities for wildlife. Gardening a Rewilded Garden is for gardeners of all levels interested in practical rewilding techniques, exploring alternative gardening methods and creating biodiverse spaces.
For more information, visit knepp.co.uk
WILLOW FORAGING BASKET WORKSHOP / SEPTEMBER 5 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Weaving with willow is an ancient craft. It has long been recognised as a sturdy, hardwearing and beautiful material with which to work.On this one day course, learn the technique of willow weaving from local artist, Louise Arthur. You will create your own small basket with a handle that is perfect for collecting berries, eggs or simply displaying fruit. This is a beginners course, but you will need some dexterity to finish this project.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
SURREY NATURE RECOVERY WORKSHOP / SEPTEMBER 13 / ZERO CARBON, GUILDFORD
Join Zero Carbon Guildford, Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT), Surrey Nature Partnership, and Surrey County Council for an inspiring workshop dedicated to shaping community delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and nature recovery in Surrey. This interactive workshop is designed for community groups who are already involved in, or keen to begin, nature recovery efforts in Surrey.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
NATURE DAY: FORAGING, FUNGI & FIZZ / SEPTEMBER 21 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Join West Horsley Place for a nature-packed day of guided walks and expert talks. The day will start with an expert-guided walk on the estate as you’re led through ancient woodlands and pasture as medical Herbalist Janine Gerhardt shares the wonder of plants with you. After a lunch break you will enjoy a talk from the award-winning Albury Vineyard in the barn, followed by another estate exploration, this time with guide Ben West focussed on the wildlife that calls this resplendent 400 acres home.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
CLEANER AIR DAY / SEPTEMBER 28 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
Guildford’s Cleaner Air Day encourages motorists to choose alternative travel such as walking, cycling or public transport, instead of using their car for the day. At the same time, we can all reduce air pollution and give more room to breathe. Both Upper and Lower High Street, Guildford, will be only open to pedestrians, so come along and experience traffic-free roads. Plus, there’s lots of fun with fabulous food, market stalls, music, an archery game, and circus skills!
For more information, visit guildford.gov.uk
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT / SEPTEMBER 4, 17, 18, 24, 25 / FARNHAM, RICHMOND, KINGSTON, GUILDFORD, HORSHAM, CHICHESTER
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 information, visit small99.co.uk
