September 2018
EarthDay UK is supporting the Stourbridge Community Development Trust which is developing plans for sustainable carbon zero live-work spaces to kick start economic development plans working with the local authority.
http://stourbridgecommunitydevelopmenttrust.moonfruit.com
Starting with the launch of the EarthDay UK activities this April, we are busy programming our events, initiatives and building our network to help share, promote and engage communities.
Here we will list our calendar of activities, promote the work of others and shine a light on good news stories to share with you. Watch this space and share your own events with us to promote here and on our links page. Grow With us…
May
Busy Bee week at Wyevale Garden Centres
Tues 31st May
11.00 – 13.00 (20 min session)
Perfect Pollinator
Plant a beautiful Cosmos Sonata (the friendliest of bee plants) in a pot to attract our buzzing friends! Then make a bee cut out and decorate the pot. Includes an activity sheet.
Ticket price – £2.50
June
Weds 1st – Thurs 2nd June
(Session times vary by centre)
Buzzing Bakery
Make honey biscuits and decorate a bee cupcake. Includes unlimited squash and an activity sheet.
Ticket price – £5.00
Fri 3rd June
11.00 – 13.00 (20 min session)
Bee Hotel
Bumblebees are always looking for a home, join us to create your own! It’s easier than you think. Includes an activity sheet.
Ticket price – £2.50
Read more:
http://www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk/busy-bee-week#ixzz477itQluO
April 2016
Mary Stevens Park – Earth Day UK Participation from some little helpers
Some lovely bee/butterfly friendly planters from our budding ecologists at the park event
now for some litter picking-willing volunteers
April 2016
Mary Stevens Park – On Earth Day
‘Help us on a mini litter pick and paint your own tea-light jar’ to mark Earth day. Free, meet in the activity centre, just turn up.
Who: Event for Children & Adults
When: 22nd April, 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: Activity Centre in Mary Stevens Park
Info: Session delivered by : Deborah Merrick, Park Ranger
Call 01384 815279, 07773078427 or e-mail deborah.merrick@dudley.gov.uk
‘How to make better programs for children’ Session
Who: Seminar for Ecological Groups
When: 24th April
Info: Session delivered by : Melani E Martinod, former programs in California State Parks
Please apply via info@earthdayuk.org
Sostenuto CIC Earth Day UK initiative launches for 2016
Sostenuto CIC (Community Interest Company) is a UK company Limited by Guarantee, providing support for Creative, Cultural & Heritage sectors who’s directors and team have expertise delivering a wide range of programmes for a range of public and private sector clients : regionally, Nationally and within the EU.
Sostenuto brings collective experience and knowledge together under one organisation to help sustain creative sector activity.
Headed by experienced leaders in the creative industries with a wider network of creative practitioners, Sostenuto provides expert support for the creative industry, delivers key strategic funded projects and is a champion of social action for change within the creative sector.
Through our leading creative industry engagement partnerships – Sostenuto and associated organisations engage regionally with over 7,500 creative industry enterprises through our networks and projects.
Through our networks we focus on communities of practice and have unparalleled representation as a broker between these member organisations and the local, national & international press, pr & promotion, product distribution & live touring and international networks.
Building on this network Sostenuto is promoting a range of activities for Earth Day UK commencing in 2016 and developing over our initial 5 year plan towards the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.
Sostenuto CIC :Earth Day UK initiative launches for 2016
Sostenuto CIC (Community Interest Company) is a UK company Limited by Guarantee, providing support for Creative, Cultural & Heritage sectors. The directors and team have expertise delivering a wide range of programmes for a range of public and private sector clients : regionally, Nationally and within the EU.
Sostenuto brings collective experience and knowledge together under one organisation to help sustain creative sector activity.
Headed by experienced leaders in the creative industries with a wider network of creative practitioners, Sostenuto provides expert support for the creative industry, delivers key strategic funded projects and is a champion of social action for change within the creative sector.
Through our leading creative industry engagement partnerships – Sostenuto and associated organisations engage regionally with over 7,500 creative industry enterprises through our networks and projects.
Through our networks we focus on communities of practice and have representation as a broker between these member organisations and the local, national & international press, pr & promotion, product distribution & live touring and international networks.
Building on this network Sostenuto is promoting a range of activities for Earth Day UK commencing in 2016 and developing over our initial 5 year plan towards the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.