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 […]

Population Matters is the leading population charity in the UK. It aims to raise awareness of population size and its impact on consumption, climate change and resource deficiency. It campaigns for gender equality and women's rights to family planning services. Empowered (educated) women generally have smaller, more sustainable families. Attendance to Conference is free. For […]

Non-profit group Population Matters High Wycombe meet on occasional Tuesdays at the Lido Cafe on the Rye. Contact us on highwycombegroup@populationmatters.org if you want to attend. You can buy your lunch in the Cafe or bring your own. The group aims to further gender equality and women's empowerment because when women have equal say in […]

Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat. Or get stuck in and start campaigning (to 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 […]

International day of forests. Organised by United Nations. Worldwide. Every 21st March.

Organised by United Nations. Worldwide. Every 22 March.

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.

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... Food […]

At our April meeting, Wycombe Friends of the Earth will host a talk by Julia Spragg of Greenpeace on "Rainbow Warriors and Creative Confrontation". The talk will cover Greenpeace's approach to campaigning, past and current campaigns - in particular for the defence of the Antarctic ocean and its wildlife. Refreshments included. Donations optional. Ample free […]

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 […]