KEEP IT GREEN: ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
Love where you live and discover these eco-friendly events in Surrey this March. Hunt for plastic, mend some clothes, and lower your carbon footprint. Easy peasy, keep it green(y).
DORKING ECO HUB: FASCINTAING FUNGI / MARCH 1 / FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, DORKING
Learn to grow fungi sustainably and discover the extraordinary biology behind these incredible organisms. Enjoy mushroom themed Fungi Fun and crafting for all ages – Children’s activities, the eco book library or just pop along and have a cuppa and a chat. Small steps make a big impact.
For more, visit circulardorking.org.uk
MENDING CIRCLE / MARCH 2 / 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
THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT / MARCH 9 – 15 / EVERYWHERE
Nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away by UK households every year, and just 12% is recycled in the UK?!?! For one week in March, thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses will be coming together to count their plastic waste. And we want you to join them. get involved and play your part in the Big Plastic Count.
For more, visit thebigplasticcount.com
GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN / MARCH 13 – 29 / EVERYWHERE
Love where you live? Take part in the Great British Spring Clean at the end of this month and help keep your neighbourhood free of unwanted waste. Be a litter hero and improve the environment on your doorstep.
For more, visit keepbritaintidy.org
BIODIVERSITY & PLANNING CONFERENCE / MARCH 17 / WWF LIVING PLANET CENTRE, WOKING
Join Surrey Nature Partnership this month for a day of inspiring keynote speakers, practical biodiversity and ecology workshops, and insights into the latest developments shaping planning and biodiversity.
For more, visit surreynaturepartnership.org
EARTH HOUR / MARCH 28 / EVERYWHERE
Taking place at 8:30 pm, Earth Hour helps to raise awareness of how our actions are damaging the planet. Climate change is harming wildlife, oceans are being suffocated by plastic, and the forests and wild places which animals call home are being destroyed. So pledge to the planet, and switch it off for an hour this March, as well as do something positive for planet earth simultaneously. Whether it’s picking up litter on your street, planting a tree, or cooking dinner with sustainable ingredients – show Mother Earth some love at 8.30 pm!
For more information, visit wwf.org.uk
