Environmental Education

International Plastic Free Day is an important day with a reminder to act and change . Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced every year. What a staggering amount! Half of all plastic produced is single-use. We would love to hear from more companies who are committed to action and from those who are […]

Lock your lawnmower in the shed for a few weeks and take part in Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’. Since the 1930’s approximately 7 million acres of flower full meadows and pastures have been lost. This has had a knock on effect resulting in fewer insect-eating birds and pollinators. How can we help? Do nothing in […]

When talking about using a solar panel, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The ability to grasp an unending renewable energy source and lower your utility expenses? Well, you’re not the only one, though. According to a report, almost 55% of people consider installing solar panels to be a perfect solution for […]

Organisations and schools can have a big impact on the environment. There are lots of ways to make small improvements to make an impact on the environment and lower your carbon footprint. Now people are returning to work places we have thought of some simple ideas for businesses and schools in striving to be more […]

A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people This quote is from Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the USA from March 1933 to April 1945. He assumed presidency in the depths of the Great Depression with a […]

The theme for this year is focusing on groundwater: it’s invisible but it’s impact is seen everywhere! Groundwater is an unseen treasure that is vital for our lives; most of the liquid freshwater in the world is groundwater. This supply will become more critical as we see the effects of climate change. Countries need to […]

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March as the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of forests and forest life. Having lived in Bracknell Forest for a number of years, I came to appreciate the benefits of living and working near trees. Forests are home to about 80% […]

If you have a passion for animals and animal welfare then you may have thought about starting a farm animal sanctuary. Creating a safe haven for animals that are known to be mistreated can be rewarding work that allows you to know that you are doing good in the world and playing an important role […]

Are you wanting to improve your soil structure? Or perhaps you’re curious to know more about ways to amend your soil so that your farm produce will increase in quantity and quality? This is where soil conditioners come in handy. Soil conditioners are soil amendments that improve the overall soil structure when added to the […]

What is sustainable tourism and what is its aim?   As early as 1987 we saw the very first definition of sustainable tourism: “[tourism] that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Brundtland Report. 1987 World Commission on Environment and Development. Essentially, sustainable tourism […]