Environmental Events
Taking part in events is a create way to show support, learn more about climate action and make friends. We have put together a list of local events that you may want to attend in person, as well as global events and important dates related to climate change and our collective response.
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlife Trust Events | Find local events, volunteering opportunities and walks in nature | Events | The Wildlife Trusts |
| RSPB | Local walks, talks and opportunities to engage with nature | RSPB Events |
| National Tree Week | An annual event where volunteers plant thousands of trees across the UK | National Tree Week - join the UK's largest tree celebration (treecouncil.org.uk) |
| Veganuary - 1st January | A plant based diet can reduce emissions from our food, Veganuary is for people to get involved and try a plant based diet | Veganuary 2023 | Home | The Go Vegan 31 Day Challenge |
| The Big Garden Birdwatch 29th January |
Contribute to citizen science by watching nature locally | RSPB |
| The Great British Spring Clean 15th March |
National litter picking event with groups across the country | Great British Spring Clean | Keep Britain Tidy |
| Earth Day - 22nd April | A day of collective action with numerous groups and events across the UK | Earth Day: The Official Site | EARTHDAY.ORG |
| No Mow May - 1st May | An annual campaign calling for gardens and greenspace to be allowed to grow and flourish to protect nature | Plant life's No Mow May Movement |
| Walk to school week - 17th May | To encourage as many young people as possible to get active and protect the environment by walking where possible | Walk to School Week | Living Streets |
| Nation Childrens Gardening Week - 29th May | Engage young people with the natural world by introducing them to gardening and nature | National Children's Gardening Week - Together, we help children grow. (childrensgardeningweek.co.uk) |
| 30 Days Wild - 1st June | A month of increasing engagement with the natural world through a number of activities and events | 30 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trusts |
| Bike Week - 10th June | Encouraging more people to cycle more often, with businesses and organisations able to sign up to take part | Bike Week | Cycling UK |
| Let it Bloom June | A continuation of No Mow May to keep providing habitat and protecting biodiversity through the year | Let it Bloom June: No Mow May is Over, What’s Next? - Plantlife |
| World Environment Day 5th June |
A day to celebrate the environment and all the ways we can work with nature | World Environment Day |
| Plastic Free July | A month long challenge to live with as little plastic as possible and highlight the issue of plastic pollution | All About Plastic Free July | How it Began and How To Take Part (greenecofriend.co.uk) |
| Love Parks Week - 28th July | A week long event to celebrate and look after our parks and green spaces | Love Parks Week | Keep Britain Tidy |
| National Allotment week - 7th August | A week long event showcasing the importance and benefits of allotments, producing locally and engaging with nature | |
| Organic September | A month to raise awareness about food production and emission, try and eat organic produce for the whole month | Organic September | Soil Association |
| Seed Gathering Season - 20th September | The tree council offers events and training for the collection of seeds that will become the next generation of trees in our greenspaces and woodlands | Seed Gathering Season - The Tree Council |
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International walk to school month - October |
Improve air quality, health and enjoy the stroll whilst raising awareness of the environmental impact of cars and the benefits of active travel | International Walk to School Month | Living Streets |
| World Vegetarian Day - 1st October | A day for people to try a meat free diet to reduce the carbon emissions of meals | Home - World Vegetarian Day (navs-online.org) |
| World Animal Day - 4th October | A day to appreciate animals, and raise awareness of the issues facing animals around the world | World Animal Day | October 4th 2023 |