The Wycombe Environment Centre (on Hollywell 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 and visiting times on website: www.ecobuzz.org.uk/contact. They also have a lively Facebook […]

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.

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.

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 […]

Every June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes estimates of the current UK population. The number of people in the UK has a knock-on effect on the number of houses built on green areas, traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as climate change in general.

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ most important 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 […]

The meeting will also include a talk by a member of the Plastics Team from FoE head office. 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 […]

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 […]

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

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, […]