Children & nature Archives | Sussex Green Living https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/category/children-and-nature/ Sussex people inspiring a climate for change Tue, 27 May 2025 14:54:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Children’s Gardening Week, butterflies and beautiful salads https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/childrens-gardening-week-butterflies-and-beautiful-salads/ Mon, 26 May 2025 10:16:55 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=36464 24 May – 1 June 2025 www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay by Marianne Lindfield – Climate Action Engagement Officer, SGL Children’s Gardening Week arrives as May gives way to June, when the garden has found its stride and everything is stretching into summer. It often falls during half term, which makes it the perfect time to step outside […]

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]]> Let it grow: the case for messy gardens and living soil https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/let-it-grow-the-case-for-messy-gardens-and-living-soil/ Tue, 13 May 2025 09:03:43 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=36447 by Elle Runton. Deputy Trustee Sussex Green Living. It would be fair to say I’m not yet a gardener. My grandfather had a smallholding, and my uncle just lays his thumb on a plant leaf and it blossoms at his touch, but I’m embarking on a learning journey—with some success. My local Sussex nursery-bought raspberry […]

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]]> Exciting new family friendly event in Horsham https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/exciting-new-family-friendly-event-in-horsham/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:36:36 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=34306 Press release – PLANT TO PLATE FESTIVAL – brought to you by Sussex Green Living Growing together – Food – Fun – Family – Free From 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th April, Horsham will come alive to celebrate green living in Sussex – perfect for mums, dads, and little ones alike. It’s a day packed with […]

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]]> Recycling competition – plastic food storage containers and lids https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/recycling-competition-plastic-food-storage-containers-and-lids/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:51:51 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=33056 WILLIAM PENN PRIMARY SCHOOL ASKS THE HORSHAM COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS IN A NATIONWIDE CONTEST TO WIN A PLAYGROUND WITH A FRAME MADE OF 100% RECYCLED MATERIALS  Residents of Horsham and surrounding areas can help William Penn Primary School to win a playground with a frame made of 100% recycled materials – […]

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]]> Animal Friends https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/animal-friends/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=31888 Animal Friends: On Monday this week, I attended a wonderful open-air theatre performance in a hornbeam circle in a private woodland.
  The tree circle to create the ‘stage’ had been planted many years previously and the play wasn’t unique only in its setting- it had been crafted by the young children who performed it. They […]

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]]> How we can help nature https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/how-we-can-help-nature/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:30:30 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=26442 We are all aware of the urgent need to protect our nature which has been depleting at a rapid rate. If you want to make some changes at home to protect nature, boosting the biodiversity in your garden or outdoor space is a great place to start. Biodiversity and climate are inextricably linked, you can’t […]

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]]> The Importance of Nature https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/the-importance-of-nature/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:18:00 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=26438 We all want a world where our climate is stable, nature thrives, and where all people have health, happiness, and prosperity – it’s our human right, right? Unless we change things, we are on track to breach the 1.5°C temperature increase limit set by the Paris Agreement by 2030. The breach risks irreversible environmental degradation […]

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]]> Sussex Green Living Achievements 2022 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/sussex-green-living-achievements-2022/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:14:22 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=25443 Well what a year 2022 was for Sussex Green Living. As we reflect on the last year and plan for the future and 2023, we thought it was worth taking a moment to share some of our achievements… Demand for Sussex Green Living environmental education services in schools and public events has never been higher, […]

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]]> Students create inspiring art in Repair Cafe Challenge https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/repair-cafe-challenge-results/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:57:23 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=25434 When thinking about living an environmentally sustainable life, the first thing most people think about is the 3Rs: ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’. As part of Sussex Green Living’s education outreach programme, we initiated a School Challenge looking at how you can reduce waste by repairing.   Our school challenge for Horsham District Schools was supported […]

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]]> Never too Small to Make a Difference https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/never-too-small-to-make-a-difference/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:30:49 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=24790 Education has always formed a big part of the Sussex Green Living mission. In fact, it is where Carrie Cort started out, as a network of families learning about nature, the environment and ways that everyone can live a more sustainable life. In 2016, after training with the Climate Reality Leadership Corp, former US VP […]

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]]> Community Collaboration at its Best https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/community-collaboration-at-its-best/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:35:50 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=24473 During the first lockdown in 2020 many people felt isolated. Sussex Green Living (SGL) thought it was important to connect people and to continue its work improving the environment. SGL’s Carrie Cort organised weekly online Horsham Climate Café events. Some of these attracted over 150 people, both local and from further afield. One of the […]

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]]> Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/puttenham-barn-bunkhouse/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:52:00 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=23127 Building Your Dreams While wardening at Puttenham Bunkhouse Barn last weekend, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Meeks, its founder, who spent many years as editor with Cycling UK, (Cyclists’ Touring Club), and who, aged 16, was the youngest elected member of the YHA’s management team here in the south-east. Sitting relaxed in the […]

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]]> Beach clean & Art to highlight plastic waste in Eastbourne https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/beach-clean-art-to-highlight-plastic-waste-in-eastbourne/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:22:27 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=23134 NCS (National Citizens Service) Eastbourne is a volunteer youth group. They are currently running a social action project to raise awareness for Plastic Free Eastbourne which helps raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution and encourages people to reduce plastic waste. On Thursday 14th July, they went from Eastbourne station down Terminus Road to […]

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]]> Eco Aware Earth Day (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/eco-aware-earth-day-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Thu, 12 May 2022 14:16:26 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21830 The children at Ashington CE Primary School enjoyed an early Earth Green Day on Thursday 7th April 2022. The day was organised by Sienna, Magenta, Sophie and Jasmine, four passionate Eco Warriors in Year 5 supported by the school’s Outdoor Learning Lead, Miss Martlew. The four girls had their eco passion ignited by a Rainforest […]

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]]> 10 years of Sussex Green Living https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/10-years-of-sussex-green-living/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:40:34 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21646 The post 10 years of Sussex Green Living appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Help Sussex Green Living with ‘free money’! (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/help-sussex-green-living-with-free-money-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:47:25 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21434 Clearly, it’s important for us all to use less of everything for so many reasons- resources are becoming scarcer on our small island – and on our small planet too, with its billions of people. We hope this goes without saying but please only buy something if you need it! When we do need to […]

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]]> February green events in Horsham https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/february-green-events-in-horsham/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:03:30 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21136 Don’t forget this Saturday it is our Sussex Green Hub event at the URC Horsham RH12 2RG (near Wilko off West Street and the Lynd Cross pub and opposite  St John the Evangelist). This collaborative community event is on the last Saturday every month 10 – 4pm, this month we have some extra activities within […]

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]]> Spring into Spring at the Sussex Green Hub https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/spring-into-spring-at-the-sussex-green-hub/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:59:17 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21121 The post Spring into Spring at the Sussex Green Hub appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Sussex Green Living 2021 Roundup By Morag Warrack https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/sussex-green-living-2021-roundup-by-morag-warrack/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20459 The post Sussex Green Living 2021 Roundup By Morag Warrack appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Christmas Sussex Green Hub and more https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/christmas-sussex-green-hub-and-more/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:26:59 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20415 The post Christmas Sussex Green Hub and more appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Sussex teenagers unite to take action on climate by Max Moorcroft (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/sussex-teenagers-unite-to-take-action-on-climate-by-max-moorcroft/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:45:45 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20225 The post Sussex teenagers unite to take action on climate by Max Moorcroft (first published in West Sussex County Times) appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Bright future enjoyed by St Mary’s School https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/bright-future-enjoyed-by-st-marys-school/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:02:44 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=19269 The post Bright future enjoyed by St Mary’s School appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Tesco grant helps us share Bright New Future https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/tesco-grant-helps-us-share-bright-new-future/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:43:29 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=19224 The post Tesco grant helps us share Bright New Future appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Beyond Be-Leaf by Catherine Sleeman of Horsham Youth Eco Forum (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/beyond-be-leaf-by-catherine-sleeman-of-horsham-youth-eco-forum-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:38:55 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=18973 On Wednesday 14th July, Sussex Green Living’s Youth Eco Forum led a day of outdoor activities in an area of ancient woodland near Billingshurst. The event, named Beyond Be-Leaf, hoped to give young people who would not usually have the opportunity to get out in the countryside a chance to get hands-on and creative, learning […]

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]]> Destroying (the) Amazon – Think Local by Morag Warrack https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/destroying-the-amazon-think-local-by-morag-warrack/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:03:39 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=18819 We have decided to remove sponsorship from Amazon from our website with the realisation that it contributes to so many of the problems we are all striving to resolve. The brilliant choice of the word “Amazon” is a stroke of genius- linked with one of the most life-sustaining, essential things on the planet! Calling a […]

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]]> Beyond Be-Leaf: A Day in the Woods by Liz Stack https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/beyond-be-leaf-a-day-in-the-woods-by-liz-stack/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:01:18 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20322 The post Beyond Be-Leaf: A Day in the Woods by Liz Stack appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Experience Education Employment Environment by Morag Warrack (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/experience-education-employment-environment-by-morag-warrack-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:45:35 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=18507 Earlier this month I had the great pleasure of being shown around two of the four sites managed by Keith and Liane who, along with a great team of trustees run the charity Sustainable Sussex. Volunteer Fiona, who lives in a flat 20 minute’s bike ride away, told me, “I’ve been helping for two years […]

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]]> 1st public Bright New Future Roadshow on World Environment Day https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/1st-public-bright-new-future-roadshow-on-world-environment-day/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:02:12 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=18252 The post 1st public Bright New Future Roadshow on World Environment Day appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> A Fairer Easter for People and Planet https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/a-fairer-easter-for-people-and-planet/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:20:59 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=16535 This article by Marie Allen, Fairtrade Horsham, was published in West Sussex County Times on 11.3.21 Horsham has been a Fairtrade town since 2005 and we are lucky to have so many shops and cafes which offer Fairtrade products, giving farmers and producers a better deal. Fairtrade Fortnight, which ended on March 8th, had Climate Justice as […]

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]]> Spring into your eco garden and home! https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/spring-into-your-eco-garden-and-home/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:36:49 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=16062 The post Spring into your eco garden and home! appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

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