Wycombe Friends of the Earth

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2016-08-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-07-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-06-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-05-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-04-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-03-03 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom
Every Thursday the Chiltern Rangers run a volunteer conservation group which is open to all. Come along and meet the group at Wycombe Rye Lido Car Park and keep fit while helping to take care of your local environment at woodlands.
Tools, gloves and hot drinks are provided. Please wear stout footwear and appropriate clothing suitable for outdoors activities and the weather. If you would like to get involved then please contact us.
info@chilternrangers.co.uk

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2016-08-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-07-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-06-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-05-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Note - other local event listings
2016-08-01, 2016-07-01, 2016-06-01
Note for using this calendar.
Some local environmental organisations list their own events.
Click on the link to their websites below and search for ‘what’s on’ or ‘events’:
Wycombe Environment Centre
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Wycombe Wildlife Group
Marlow in Transition
Amersham in Transition
And see…
Food shops and markets selling local produce
UK Friends of the Earth

World population day
2016-07-11
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

Worldwide, every 11th July.

For events local to High Wycombe email populationmatters.highwycombe@gmail.com
For events further afield see www.populationmatters.org.

Low Carbon Chilterns AGM
2016-06-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
The Low Carbon Chilterns Cooperative (LCCC) is a company working towards increasing renewable technologies and low carbon behaviour in the community.
The LCCC invites you to their Annual General Meeting at the Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe. They will be reporting on LCCC’s progress during the year and discussing the current opportunities. Refreshments provided.

Revive the Wye event at Wooburn fete
2016-06-18 | Unnamed Venue, High Wycombe
Promotional event for Revive the Wye.
For more details about this event and other events, use contact form at
www.revivethewye.org.uk/contact-us/
You can also enquire about practical conservation sessions.

Combating desertification day
2016-06-17
World day to combat desertification.
​There is probably no greater issue than land in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals that touches everyone. From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear and the houses we live – it all stems from land resources. In order to “leave no one behind” as proclaimed in the new Sustainable Development Goals, achieving land degradation neutrality needs to be in the forefront to meet our requirements and develop sustainability.
Every 17th June. Worldwide.

Bike week
2016-06-11 - 2016-06-19
Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling, and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK, whether this be for fun, as a means of getting around to work or school, the local shops or just to visit friends.
See website for events near you.
Every 2nd Saturday of June. UK.

Oceans day
2016-06-08
World Oceans Day is the United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action.
Worldwide. Every 8th June.

Biological diversity day
2016-05-22
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Worldwide. Every 22nd May.

Pann Mill Open day
2016-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Pann Mill, The Rye (nr Busy Bees nursery), High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Enjoy a walk round the Rye and stop in on Pann Mill for cake/tea/coffee and view the variety of stands.
Flour made in Pann Mill is usually on sale (dependent on water levels).
Likely eco stalls: Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Low Carbon Chilterns Cooperative.
Local beekeepers also frequently have a stand.
Coincides with the Sunday of National mills weekend.

World Fairtrade Day
2016-05-14
Fair Trade is an agent for change. It is a tangible solution to poverty eradication, a good tool for sustainable development, and most of all Fair Trade promotes social justice.
Contact High Wycombe Fairtrade to find out if any events/stalls are happening in your area – www.wycombefairtrade.org.uk/
Worldwide. Every 2nd Saturday of May.

Break free from fossil fuels
2016-05-04 - 2016-05-15
A global wave of mass actions will target the world’s most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in order to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate the just transition to 100% renewable energy.
Worldwide. Starts on first Wednesday of May, lasting about 10 days.

Compost awareness week
2016-05-01 08:00 - 2016-05-07 17:00
Find out about Composting, Garden Organic, Master composter courses and more.
More info: www.homecomposting.org.uk
Worldwide.
Starts every first Sunday of May, till Saturday

Earth Day
2016-04-22
Celebrate our planet. Find an event near you.
Organised by Earth Day Network.
Worldwide.
Every 22nd April.

Naomi Klein : This Changes Everything : March 23rd 2016
2016-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
To be screened at The Friends Meeting House. 7:30 for 8pm Start

Water Day
2016-03-22
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 22 March.

Forestry Day
2016-03-21
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 21st March.

Earth Hour
2016-03-19 20:30 - 21:30
Earth Hour is an annual event where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about our planet.
Worldwide.
Usually last Saturday of March.
