Education & Engagement

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Education and engagement are vital in tackling climate change. By providing knowledge and awareness about the environment, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and take meaningful action. Engaging people in the climate challenge fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort, driving positive change for a sustainable future.

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Looking Ahead to Great Big Green Week

June may feel far away in chilly January, but now is a great time to start planning your activities for Great Big Green Week. Get some inspiration from other local events and get ahead of the game!

January 27, 2023

Feel-Good Community Engagement at Slapton's Free Tree Hub

Slapton's Free Tree Hub offered a great reason for a gathering, getting people talking about their local patch, asking questions about nature, and taking away a small tree planting action plan.

January 18, 2023

Join Our New Mentor for Compost-Based Conversation

Wednesday's SusSH Group Leaders' Meeting will offer all the usual chances for conversation and cake, but will also be a chance to meet our new compost mentor, Ben Bryant. Read Ben's introduction to community composting and his own work.

January 9, 2023

Events

Changemakers Meeting - Christmas Celebration

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Climate and Nature Symposium for Councillors in South Hams

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Changemakers - Connecting Councillors and Community Groups

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Resources

Talk: Food Waste Prevention

Emma Croft, Food Rescue Project Manager from Devon County Council and Recycle Devon, discusses food waste, community fridges and more!

Talk: Community Renewable Energy

Als Parker, Founding Director of Devon Energy Community Interest Company (devonenergycic.co.uk), discusses community renewable energy projects with an emphasis on community ownership and local supply

Talk: Learn about Community Fridges

Inga Page introduces the Ashburton Community Fridge and discusses the importance of community fridges and how to get your own up and running!

Groups

Devon Wildlife Trust Wilder Communities Team

Wilder Communities advice; Wilder Communities Award (coming soon); Wildlife Gardening Award

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Charity

Bee-wild Yealmpton

We began a perennial wildflower meadow project in our local park in 2018 and have since begun managing several road verges and an area of the churchyard for wildlife and wildflowers, working with SHDC. Our other activities include planting fruit and pollinator-friendly trees around the local area, running gardening schemes, holding summer competitions, planting spring bulbs and working with local community groups to host events and guided walks.

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Community Association

Carbon Savvy

Three personal carbon footprint calculators free of charge to help people understand their own carbon footprint and suggest the most effective ways to reduce it; Carbon Ambassadors Live online course: 8 sessions over 8 weeks (this has run three times). A comprehensive guide to carbon footprinting, with guest speakers; Carbon Savers bite-sized course: New course launching in October - 15 minute video sessions with accompanying materials, run once a month for ten months.

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CIC