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Free bug and bat training - 14th December 2011

Starting in Spring/Summer in Lewisham, London

Living Churchyards - 23rd November 2011

A sanctuary for nature in Yorkshire

Trees of Britain and Ireland - 18th October 2011

A new book from the Natural History Museum, London

Planning a Small Orchard - 15th October 2011

New course from Brighton Permaculture Trust

Porters Progress Lecture - 15th October 2011

Kenton Cool: Life & Times of a High Altitude Mountain Guide. RGS 24 November

Jubilee Garden Appeal - 19th August 2011

Memorial fund established in Horatio Chapple's name

LiveUrbanLoveRural.com - 22nd July 2011

New website for townies who are country people at heart - and news of our London elms

Oscars for Europe's Heritage - 19th July 2011

1 October Closing date for Europa Nostra Awards 2012 entries

How Green Is My City - 19th July 2011

Tickets for Mayfair's sought-after annual eco-conference go on sale

National Gardening Show - 20th June 2011

Autumn gardening goes on show 2 - 4 September

New Guide to Tree Species published - 7th June 2011

Guidance on more than 60 tree species grown in Britain's forests

Get on your bike and follow the ancient tree trail - 27th May 2011

Woodland Trust launches cycleable tree trail

Isle of Man uses people power to fight Dutch elm disease - 25th May 2011

Smart phones website help map island’s elms

The Great Seed Swap - 5th May 2011

Grab some seeds and pick up tips at the Millennium Seed Bank

Open Garden at one of London's most inspiring gardens - 24th March 2011

St Regis Close to open on 24 July. Take any unwanted tools for Tools Shed.

Councils Love Clean Streets - 17th February 2011

Help clean up your street with your smart phone

Car is flushed with power - 25th January 2011

Triumph for people power as Bio-Bug takes to Bristol's streets

RE:LEAF launched - 14th January 2011

The Foundation is part of London's new tree campaign

Friends of St James Update - 12th November 2010

Garden in Liverpool's heart goes from strength to strength

Church bells ring to highlight toll of biodiversity - 12th August 2010

Church bells across the country rang in tune with the United Nations to mark crucial international talks on biodiversity.

Bike the Earth to launch - 16th July 2010

Cyclists set off on their marathon two year bike ride

Silent Summer - 4th June 2010

New book on the state of wildlife in Britain and Ireland

Wych Elm - 27th May 2010

David Shreeve's review of a beautiful book about the 'phoenix tree'

First global 'green' Hindu event convened - 26th May 2010

Hindus worldwide called to reflect how they can contribute to preserving biodiversity

Shop quickly with a conscience - 13th May 2010

Trace where your clothes come from with Rapanui

Lambeth Palace garden opening 22 May - 22nd April 2010

One of London's oldest and largest gardens opens on Saturday

Exclusive Access - 21st April 2010

More than 120 private gardens open for TfL's Open Garden Squares Weekend

Always wanted to run a farm? - 13th April 2010

The BBC is looking for people for a new series

Villains Victors and Victims: The Great Invasions of Britain - 8th April 2010

Special edition of UK wildlife review focuses on invasive species

A dose of nature - 30th March 2010

Researchers at the University of Essex have proved that a ‘dose’ of nature is good for your health and well-being.

Going green to be seen - 29th March 2010

Research shows people will forgo luxury for green products when status is at stake

War Memorials Trust: conference - 26th March 2010

Looking After War Memorials conference, 10 June and 9 Septembe

Dry Stone Walling training - 26th March 2010

Unemployed young people in Pennine area can learn ancient craft free

English Heritage open days - 26th March 2010

9 - 12 September 2010

New English Heritage survey - 26th March 2010

Places of Worship At Risk survey: call for evidence

New anti litter campaign - 23rd March 2010

Businesses, government and campaign groups unite to cut litter

Tackling greenwash - 22nd March 2010

New proposals to tackle greenwash and inaccurate product claims

It's Spring! - 22nd March 2010

Wheatears are arriving

Pimp Your Pavement - 19th March 2010

A campaign to make the most of our streets

London Gardens Online launched - 18th March 2010

London Parks & Gardens Trust has launched a new website for Greater London's historic parks, gardens and other open spaces

London Leaders 2010 - 16th March 2010

The London Sustainable Development Commission announces its 2010 winners

Open Garden Squares Weekend - 4th February 2010

This year's Open Garden Squares weekend takes place on 12 and 13 June

Moorlands help fight climate change - 15th January 2010

The ‘MoorLife’ project aims to restore more than 2,000 acres of Peak District and South Pennine moorland.

The Big Lunch 2010 - 22nd December 2009

18th July is The Big Lunch Day in 2010

Native wildlife given further protection in England and Wales - 22nd December 2009

A total of 63 species will be added to the list of invasive non-native species that cannot be introduced into the wild.

Spring Flower Weekends at Wakehurst Place - 16th December 2009

Enjoy the spectacle of nature bursting into life at Wakehurst Place

First silver hazel nut found - 16th December 2009

One gold hazel nut and 19 silver ones still to be found in nationwide hunt to save the rare hazel dormouse

Prince of Wales backs Street Pride campaign - 4th December 2009

Campaign to rid streets of unnecessary clutter gets royal support

International Bad Company Awards 2009 - 4th December 2009

Find out who are this year's 'winners'

Crayfish rescue mission - 4th December 2009

Threatened crayfish find new home in disused limestone quarries

English Heritage volunteering scheme to include Stonehenge - 4th December 2009

Volunteers to be recruited for work at Stonehenge from next Spring

Stewardship is key for Campaign for the Farmed Environment - 4th December 2009

Ambitious voluntary targets set for farmers to retain and surpass the environmental benefits achieved under the previous set-aside system

Snowdrop Time - 4th December 2009

Colesbourne Park's Spring open weekends

Japanese Knotweed - 3rd December 2009

New plans to control Japanese Knotweed

Organic farming is carbon friendly - 3rd December 2009

Soil Association report says organic farming absorbs more carbon

Rural quality of life declines - 3rd December 2009

Half people living in rural areas report decline in quality of life

Glyndebourne wind turbine lacks vital resource - 3rd December 2009

Call for Opera House to abandon giant wind turbine plans

Students urged to recycle more - 3rd December 2009

Degrees Cooler encourages greener living

Polish study opportunity - 2nd December 2009

Apply to visit to 2009 World Habitat Award winner

NFU warns against short term solutions for climate change - 2nd December 2009

Celebrity soundbites won't help climate change issue

£11 million of grants awarded to help with changing coastline - 2nd December 2009

Local authorities come up with scheme to work with communities

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Isle of Wight Eco Fashion brand enables people to trace where their clothes come from


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