Unblocktober - is the world’s first month-long national campaign and awareness month to improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses and seas
Seed Gathering Season - The Tree Council has been organising the autumn campaign to inspire everyone to gather seeds, fruits and nuts and grow the trees of the future.
International day for the Preservation of the Ozone layer – The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.
Second-hand September - has inspired thousands of people to shop in a way that is kinder to people and planet. With climate change affecting all of us, there's never been a better time to act.
Organic September is a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the many benefits of organic food and farming
Find out about garden wildlife - specifically Moths.
Museum of East Dorset Garden - access at the rear of the museum, by the Hilda Coles Centre (where the tea room is, next to the public library)
13 May 7.00pm. Online
Join Dorset Climate Action Network to discuss community-led initiatives for improving river health.
To find out more and register for this event, see https://www.dorsetcan.org/all_events/cleaning-up-dorset-s-rivers-zoom-event/
There was a great response from the public to decide on their favourite Wimborne cup design, with 463 votes cast across the three designs. Becky Dodd of Doddy Design, who created the designs, said, “It was great to see so many people voting for their favourite cup design. I can’t wait to see people with the cup at the Folk Festival and other events around town.”
And we can now reveal the cup:
In association with Beaucroft College.
Stalls; BBQ and Games.
Water plays a pivotal role in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to build resilience safeguarding ecosystems and communities.
World Water Week 2025 will focus on addressing the linked emergencies of climate change, environment degradation and biodiversity loss, emphasizing both mitigation and adaptation, alongside the broader goal of enhancing resilience.