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Events
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Welcome to our event
page. Here you will find an extensive list of national & international
events aimed to raise awareness about environmental & social issues.
Happy reading!
MAY 2007
Walk In The Woods
1 - 31 May 2007
Enjoy the magic of trees! There's a whole host events countrywide such
as Teddy Bear's picnics, nature walks and forest storytelling. Being around
trees is also known to reduce stress and illness. What are you waiting
for? Logon to the Tree
Council web site for more details.
International Dawn
Chorus Day 6 May 2007
Set your alarm and join our feathered friends as they sing in a new day.
Why, you may ask? Wildlife Trusts feel it's a good excuse to take a step
off the treadmill and remind ourselves of nature's miracles. To see if
there are any groups or gatherings happening near you, logon to Wildlife
Trusts.
Compost Awareness
Week 6 - 12 May 2007
A week to celebrate to joy of composting - what it is, how to make it
and how to use it. The Composting
Association has more details of what you can do to get involved. .
World Turtle Day
23 May 2007
Turtles have been on around for 200 million years but many species are
facing extinction due to the trade in them for food & medicine by
the US. Their survival has reached a critical phase. The Humane
Society of the United States is working to protect them. Find out
more.
JUNE 2007
Wildlife Week
2 - 23 June 2007
There's a wealth of British wildlife to be explored - from bats to badgers,
puffins to porpoises and moths to molluscs. To see what events, rambles
or talks are planned in your local area check out the Wildlife
Trusts website.
World Oceans Day 8 June 2007
A day to do something amazing for our seas, shores and wildlife. Logon to the Marine Conservation Society for more ideas about caring for our shores.
National Liftshare
Day 14 June 2007
Liftsharing saves money, cuts down on pollution & carbon dioxide emmissions
and helps conserve the dwindling oil reserves. Need another reason? Logon
to Liftshare to see what schemes
operate in your area.
National Badger
Day 16 June 2007
Learn more about badgers and how we can stop their numbers from dwindling
by logging onto The
Badger Trust. Did you know they've been in the UK for 250 000 years?!
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