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.
Sustainable South Hams is looking to recruit a new Communications Officer to become part of our team, connecting, supporting and inspiring climate and nature action across the South Hams.
As part of our mission to connect community groups with support and inspiration, we’ve been expanding our base of mentors to encompass a wide range of knowledge and experience - read on for an introduction to a few of them.
The year got off to a flying start with a Change Makers event that proved so popular we had to change venue! Almost thirty attendees joined us in Totnes to understand more about the possibilities of using thermal imaging cameras with community groups.
Supporting nature-friendly gardens and households; talks/discussion programme; supporting management of churchyards & playing fields for nature; Fruit Corner (community fruit trees/wildflowers); micro tree nursery; seed/plant exchange stall; Sow Grow Show food growing project; Give & Take reuse & exchange day; engagement with local school; supporting river monitoring.
Community Renewable Energy, Public engagement, cooperation between parishes, nature conservation and biodiversity enhancement projects.
Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together
How Tallet Meadow Farm turned pasture land into productive orchards.
Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH