Waste less, Live more Week brings together organisations and people from all over the country to take part in activities which are good for us and good for the environment. Waste less, Live more is an approach to life. It’s about rethinking how we live and making changes to reduce our environmental impact whilst improving the health […]

On 22 September people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don't have to accept our car-dominated society. (Worldwide, every 22 September)

The aim of the week is to encourage people to think about all those items that often get forgotten about when recycling at home. And to encourage people to recycle more, waste less and take up the challenge for sustainable living.  

According to WHO (World Health Organisation), the promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women and couples – is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities. Allowing women to choose whether, when, and how many children to have achieves […]

To raise awareness of the benefits of a vegetarian diet in terms of ethics, health and environmental sustainability. Worldwide, every 1st October. More info: https://worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org/

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 […]

Non-profit group Population Matters High Wycombe currently meet most 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 […]

The aim of Animal welfare day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. To achieve this, they encourage animal welfare organisations, community groups, youth and children’s clubs, businesses and individuals to organise events in celebration of World Animal Day. Worldwide, every 4th Oct.

A talk and discussion about the Vegan diet is included in this Wycombe Friends of the Earth meeting, starting 7.30pm. Free Vegan food/drink samples included. All welcome.  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 […]

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 […]