Wycombe Friends of the Earth

OTHER ECO EVENTS & GROUPS
2021-01-01, 2021-02-01
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 Chilterns
High Wycombe Beekeepers
High Wycombe & Marlow Vegans
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe for Climate Action
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
See also…
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
Friends of the Earth (London)
Marlow Repair Cafe
Population Matters (London)
Ten Mile Menu (local vegbox delivery)

Conservation volunteering (check website first!)
2021-01-05 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom
Depends on Covid restrictions, so check their website first…
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 are on their website.

Wycombe FoE Monthly Meeting (remote meeting)
2021-01-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-02-03 19:30 - 20:30
We now meet via Zoom.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk to get a Zoom invite.
We welcome new input and faces.

'Wycombe Environment' group was setup
2021-02-10
Wycombe Environment (W.E.) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are willing to put in some time each week to help people take practical steps to reduce their carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, to increase opportunities for wildlife, and make other improvements to the environment.

Fairtrade fortnight
2021-02-22 - 2021-03-07
For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks and who grow the cotton in our clothes, people who are often exploited and underpaid.
Last Monday of month, then 2 weeks till Sunday.

OTHER ECO EVENTS & GROUPS
2021-03-01
Some local environmental organisations list their own events.
Click on the link to their websites below and search for ‘what’s on’ or ‘events’:
Bucks Climate Action Alliance
Alliance of Bucks eco groups focussing on lobbying council.
Chiltern Rangers
Conservation work
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
Closest FoE group to WFoE
Extinction Rebellion Chilterns
HQ in Marlow
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Beehive maintenance and Bee welfare
High Wycombe & Marlow Vegans
Promoting eating less dairy/meat
Low Carbon Chilterns Cooperative
Installation of energy efficiency measures in community buildings
Marlow CAN
Alliance of Marlow eco groups
Marlow Repair Cafe
Will repair anything for a donation
Population Matters High Wycombe
Promotion of smaller families to tackle climate change
Revive the Wye
Maintenance of the river Wye
Wycombe for Climate Action
Facebook/social group
Wycombe Environment Centre
Registered charity (currently Facebook only)
Wycombe Community Board Env & Climate Change Sub-Group
Council run.
Wycombe Wildlife Group
Wildlife welfare
See also “Where to buy eco products” (under “Links”)

Wildlife day
2021-03-03
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. Worldwide.

Wycombe FoE Monthly Meeting (Zoom!)
2021-03-03 19:30 - 20:30
We now meet remotely via Zoom.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk to get a Zoom invite.
What’s bothering you in terms of the environment?
We welcome new input and faces.

Marlow Energy Group - Anniversary
2021-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
Marlow Energy Group was registered as a Community Benefit Society on 4th March 2020. The group focusses on renewable energy retrofits on homes & schools in Marlow e.g. solar PV and heat pumps. Events are listed on their website.

Forestry Day
2021-03-21
International day of forests. Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 21st March.

Population census for England and Wales - in 2021
2021-03-21
Every 10 years the Office for national statistics (ONS) conducts a census to determine the number of people currently living in England and Wales.
The number of people determines the amount of development needed (e.g. houses and roads) and contributes to carbon emissions and resource scarcity (minerals, green areas, land for growing food etc).

Water Day
2021-03-22
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 22 March.

Earth Hour
2021-03-27 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. Discover a new world without electricity…
Last Saturday of March. Worldwide.

OTHER ECO EVENTS & GROUPS
2021-04-01, 2021-05-01
List of environmental organisations in the Wycombe area
For events, click on the link to their websites and search for ‘what’s on’ or similar.
Bucks Climate Action Alliance
Alliance of Bucks community & green groups focussing on lobbying the council.
Chiltern Rangers
Conservation and tree planting.
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
Closest FoE group to WFoE
Extinction Rebellion Chilterns
Covers Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and more
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Beehive maintenance and Bee welfare
High Wycombe & Marlow Vegans
Promoting eating less dairy/meat
Low Carbon Chilterns Cooperative
Energy efficiency measures in community buildings
Marlow CAN
Alliance of Marlow eco groups
Marlow Repair Café
Repair anything for a donation
Population Matters High Wycombe
Promotion of smaller families to tackle climate change
Revive the Wye
Maintenance of the river Wye and promotion of benefits to community
(Friends of the Wye carry out Wye’s conservation work)
Wycombe for Climate Action
Facebook/social group
Wycombe Environment Centre
Registered charity (Facebook only)
Wycombe Friends of the Earth
Non-profit campaigning group covering High Wycombe and surrounding area
Wycombe Wildlife Group
Wildlife welfare
Buckinghamshire Council Community Boards
Buckinghamshire Council operates a system of “Community Boards” that help support community projects. See the Bucks Council website for details.

Wycombe FoE Monthly Meeting (Zoom!)
2021-04-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-05-05 19:30 - 20:30
We now meet remotely via Zoom.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk to get a Zoom invite.
We welcome new input and faces.

Earth Day
2021-04-22
Celebrate our planet. Find an event near you.
Organised by Earth Day Network.
Worldwide. Every 22nd April.

Compost awareness week
2021-05-02 - 2021-05-08
Find out about the importance of composting and learn how to do it.
Further info in UK: www.homecomposting.org.uk and www.gardenorganic.org.uk.
Starts every first Sunday of May, till Saturday. Worldwide.

World Fairtrade Day
2021-05-08
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 group to find out if any events/stalls are happening in your area – www.wycombefairtrade.org.uk/
Worldwide. Every 2nd Saturday of May.

Vegetarian week
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-16
What we eat has a huge impact on our environment. See website for further details/events.
UK
Every 2nd (or 3rd) Monday in May, to Sunday.

Anniversary of Environment Centre (2001)
2021-05-17 | Wycombe Environment Centre, Chilterns Shopping Centre,, High Wycombe, HP13 5ES
The Wycombe Environment Centre (on Holywell Mead near the Rye) was founded in 17 May 2001 by Frances Alexander.
Due to financial constraints it has re-located a number of times e.g. to West Wycombe Rd and to Chilterns Shopping Centre (2014-2016).
Contact details on website www.ecobuzz.org.uk/contact
or message them via Facebook – www.facebook.com/WycombeEnvironmentCentre

Walk to school week
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-21
Join over a million pupils and their families to celebrate walking to school.
Challenge everyone in your school to walk every day during Walk to School Week and make a real difference to your children’s happiness and wellbeing.
UK.
Every 3rd Monday of May, till Friday.

Bee day
2021-05-20
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.
Every 20th May. Worldwide.

Biological diversity day
2021-05-22
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Every 22nd May. Worldwid

Bike week
2021-05-30 - 2021-06-05
Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling. Thousands of people all over the UK enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike.
Search the website for events near you.
Starting every last Sunday in May. UK.

Wycombe FoE Monthly Meeting (Zoom!)
2021-06-02 19:30 - 20:30
We still meet remotely via Zoom.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk to get a Zoom invite.
We welcome new input and faces.
