KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
At a time when we might be tempted to consume more, it’s important that there are loads of sustainable ways to celebrate the festive season. Find out how you can play your part in keeping your community a cleaner, greener place, with our monthly guide to eco-friendly events in Surrey.
VOLUNTEER DAY: SCRUB CLEARANCE / NOVEMBER 28 / CHOBHAM COMMON
Hosted by the esteemed and vital Surrey Wildlife Trust, join the Voluntary Warden and volunteers to undertake practical tasks to help conserve the local environment this month.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
GUILDFORD PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / DECEMBER 1 / HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for this plant-based market on Guildford’s iconic High Street – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethcialveganevents.com
BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP / DECEMBER 1 + 15 / HOLME FARM, ADDLESTONE
An opportunity to get out in the fresh air and help make Holme Farm a wonderful place for wildlife alongside a friendly group of like-minded conservation volunteers. Activities include habitat creation, vegetation clearance, seed planting and more. No skills or experience are required, and tools and training will be provided on the day. All welcome – Boots & sensible clothes advised.
For more information, visit holmefarm.org.uk
VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING / DECEMBER 5, 10 + 12 / HORLEY + REIGATE
Help Surrey County Council plant trees this season and support Surrey’s Climate Change Strategy and ambition to plant 1.2 million new trees by 2030. Sign up online and play your part in providing a cleaner, greener, space to call home.
For more information, visit surreycc.gov.uk
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / DECEMBER 7 / REIGATE METHODIST CHURCH, HIGH STREET, REIGATE
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this month, Bringing together local organisations, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability. Spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop
SEW YOUR OWN COURSES / ENROLMENT OPENS DECEMBER 11
Enrolment for many of Surrey Adult Learning’s courses open this month, including Sew your Own. Learn basic sewing techniques, to make your own items, starting with a bag or cushion cover, and through this help you improve your sense of wellbeing. Win.
For more information, visit surreycc.gov.uk
