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.
The first ever Planet Local festival will ask consumers in the South Hams to pause before they buy this Christmas to consider the impact of their purchases on nature and our climate.
We had another great turnout for our field trip to Hillside near Tuckenhay to look at the creation of wildlife corridors on a 22-acre site.
A well attended field trip saw attendees learning about the Living Churchyards Scheme and several projects from Greener East Allington.
We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.
Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.
Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH
How Tallet Meadow Farm turned pasture land into productive orchards.
Kingsbridge Energy Fair offered insights to eco-energy possibilities