Wycombe Friends of the Earth

Talk about climate change by Extinction Rebellion
2019-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
The planet is in ecological crisis: we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction event this planet has experienced. Scientists believe we may have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown. This is an unprecedented global emergency. Our children and our nation face grave risk.
In this public talk, members of Extinction Rebellion will share the latest climate science on where our planet is heading, discuss some of the current psychology around climate change, and offer solutions through the study of social movements.
Everyone is welcome and there will be plenty of time to ask questions and discuss afterwards. Entry is free but donations to cover costs would be welcome.

OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
2019-04-01
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’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
Extinction Rebellion Marlow
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Marlow in Transition
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
Friends of the Earth (London)
Population Matters (London)

Earth Hour
2019-03-30 20:30 - 21:30
Earth Hour is an annual event where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour (8.30-9.30pm) to show they care about our planet.
Worldwide.
4th or last Saturday of March.

Water Day
2019-03-22
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 22 March.

Forestry Day
2019-03-21
International day of forests. Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 21st March.

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2019-03-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-02-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-03 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
More events on their website.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2019-03-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-02-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-01-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat. Or get stuck in and start campaigning (to reduce plastic waste, improve local air quality, reduce food waste etc etc).
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity Reformed Church. Only 5min walk to the Friends Meeting House from there.
Bus stop is also right next to the church.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Wildlife day
2019-03-03
World wildlife day.
On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The UNGA resolution also designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar.
Every 3 March.

OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
2019-03-01
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’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Marlow in Transition
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
Friends of the Earth (London)
Population Matters (London)

Fairtrade fortnight
2019-02-25 - 2019-03-10
The people who grow the food we take for granted can’t always feed their own families. Fairtrade can support farmers and workers to put food on the table for their families by harnessing the power of a Fairtrade breakfast. During Fairtrade Fortnight, we will be encouraging campaigners to inspire Big Fairtrade Breakfasts in their community – and wake others up to the challenges facing farmers and workers.

Community Vegan market
2019-02-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Wycombe Arts Centre, Desborough Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2PU, United Kingdom
Khepera’s Veg-u-cation programme is about making vegan food & products accessible, and helping the community to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Profits from the vegan market, are invested in OUR COMMUNITY. Helping families on low incomes, those with health conditions (who would not be able to afford private support) learn about eating for health on a budget.
At Khepera we travel around to community spaces educating families on low incomes of the importance of a healthy diet via fun interactive sessions & cooking lessons. We teach about the workings of the body, which improves self awareness and self confidence – which then starts trickling into other areas of their lives
Funds will help us to expand this into condition specific courses, enabling us to gather vital statistics in order to support people referred from their GP!

World Wetlands Day
2019-02-02
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
2nd of February every year; worldwide.

OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
2019-02-01
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’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Marlow in Transition
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
UK Friends of the Earth
Population Matters

Change of date for WFoE JANUARY meeting (from 2 Jan to Tues 8 Jan)
2019-01-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
2019-01-01
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’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Marlow in Transition
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
UK Friends of the Earth
Population Matters

Climate change conference in Poland (last day)
2018-12-14
The conference was held 2-14 December.
https://unfccc.int/katowice

Vegan talk (incl Vegan food & drink samples)
2018-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6PX, United Kingdom
Interested in trying Vegan food or being vegan? Or maybe you’re considering taking part in Veganuary in the new year? Hear from Charmaine from Khepera Org about the basics of going vegan, from the ethical and environmental impact of your diet to ensuring your nutritional requirements are being met. Join in the discussion!
For tickets (£10) go to
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bucks/wycombe-museum/being-vegan-the-basics
Vegan samples included.

Anniversary of Climate change agreement in Paris (2015)
2018-12-12
A historical worldwide agreement in Paris to limit increase in temperature to 2 degrees Centigrade.
Have words transformed to deeds?

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday (note 27th Dec is cancelled!)
2018-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom

Wycombe FoE - Monthly Meeting (mince pies confirmed)
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat. Or get stuck in and start campaigning (to reduce plastic waste, improve local air quality, reduce food waste etc etc).
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity United Reformed Church. Only 5min walk to the Friends Meeting House from there.
Bus stop is also right next to the church.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS
2018-12-01

Tree week
2018-11-24 - 2018-12-02
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season. It is a great chance for communities to do something positive for their local treescape. Each year, The Tree Council’s member organisations such as voluntary bodies and local authorities, up to 200 schools and community groups, our 8,000 Tree Wardens and many others, support the initiative by setting up fun, worthwhile and accessible events, inspiring upward of a quarter of a million people to get their hands dirty and together plant around a million trees.
UK, Saturday to Sunday.

Buy Nothing Day
2018-11-23 | A WorldWide Event
It’s a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from shopping and anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!
Every fourth Friday in November, worldwide.
www.buynothingday.co.uk

Fisheries Day
2018-11-21
Worldwide Event (every 21 November)
World Fisheries day is celebrated every year throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities. Fishing communities worldwide celebrate this day through rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programs, dramas, exhibition, music show, and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining the world’s fisheries..
www.gdrc.org/doyourbit/21_11-fisheries-day.html

Film 'A Plastic Ocean' (by Wycombe FoE)
2018-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
A Plastic Ocean
Wycombe Friends of the Earth is showing “A Plastic Ocean“, a hard hitting and informative film about plastic pollution and the damage it is doing to our oceans, wildlife and health. The full-length film will be screened on Tuesday 20th November 7:30pm at Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ. All welcome. Nearby parking (free from 7pm) is available in the car park behind the United Reformed Church. Admission is free, but we would welcome donations to help cover costs. See our Poster
