Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity.…

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Every 22nd May. Worldwide

Click links below... List of environmental events in the Wycombe area This is a more detailed listing of individual events. It is a pinned post on the Facebook page of Wycombe Env Centre. List of environmental organisations in the Wycombe area Another way to find out re events. Click on the link to the organisation's website and search for 'what's on', events or similar.    

The bicycle is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. Active transport is not only healthy, but also cost-effective for shorter distances. Every 3rd June. Worldwide.

Wycombe Environment Projects (WEP) is a projects group run by the charity Wycombe Environment Centre. WEP is not a forum for discussion, but for action, to cut carbon and boost biodiversity. The group meets weekly for half an hour by Zoom on most Mondays at 6.30 pm. If you would like to join in, please email penelope.trustee@refreshwycombe.org Group was setup 10th Feb 2021.  

United Nations World Environment Day is a day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. Above all, it is the ‘people’s day’ for doing something to take care of the Earth or become an agent of change. That ‘something’ can be focused locally, nationally or globally; it can be a solo…