Covent Garden has been transformed into the floral heart of London once again in the Spring Renaissance. Until 18 May there’s a genuine working allotment, fabulous floral sculptures a weekend flower market and the exciting Green Corners programme of talks, readings and demonstrations including David Bellamy on compost on Saturday 3 May. Full details on www.springrenaissance.com
If you could change one thing about where you live, what would it be?
Turning derelict land into a playground. Planting trees where none grew before. Creating a wildlife pond where there was once a puddle. Turning an abandoned building into an arts centre for young people…O2’s It’s Your Community is a new awards programme to help people come together to make a real difference to the communities in which we live..
Every month more than 60 good ideas receive an award of up to £1000 in O2’s £1,000,000 community programme, managed and assessed in partnership with The Conservation Foundation.
Find out more about these and the Conservation Foundation’s other initiatives and awards here.
Click here to support The Conservation Foundation’s work
The views below are of the changing seasons in Hyde Park from the Foundation’s offices at 1 Kensington Gore.
About
Founded in 1982 by David Shreeve and David Bellamy to provide a means for people in public, private and not-for-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental causes.
Since 1982 The Foundation has created and managed a wide range of environmental initiatives, often with the support of commercial partners. Over the years its programme has included award schemes, conferences, promotions, special events, field studies, school programmes, media work, seminars and workshops etc.
The Foundation, one of the first organisations to link business and the environment, celebrated its silver anniversary in 2007.
