Guildford's Great Big Green Week
24th September - 2nd October 2022
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Join us at Zero Carbon Guildford to celebrate the second annual Great Big Green Week!
Great Big Green Week is back! This year there's something for everyone, whether you want to cut your energy use, protect Surrey's countryside and rivers, or clean up your neighbourhood!
Take the opportunity to engage with your local community to tackle climate change in a week of events, talks and workshops, with partners including The Friary, Fully Charged e-bike shop and the University of Surrey.
The Great Big Green Week is a Climate Coalition initiative billed as ‘the largest event for climate & nature ever seen in the UK’. ZERO will be theming the week around our key objectives: Active travel on car Free Day, Environment, Energy, Climate Communication, Change the System and Waste & Circular Economy.
Guildford community groups, organisations, and businesses will be showcasing the work being done locally on food security, environmental protection, and mitigation & adaptation to the climate and ecological crisis. We all have a role to play in protecting the future of our borough and our planet - whether that be through residents coming together in community growing projects, businesses reducing their waste, or findin g collaborative ways to make Guildford a leader in finding local solutions to global challenges.
Around 20 events will take place across Guildford's Great Big Green Week, hosted by different organisations, in multiple locations across our beautiful borough. Some of these events will be all-day carnival style events, some will be workshops and interactive demonstrations, some will be talks and seminars, and some will actively encourage people to get out into nature or highlight the alternatives to our current ways of life.
What's On During Guildford's GBGW?
Sun, 23 FebTrinity CentreInterested in growing your own veg or flowers? Guildford Seed Bank is holding its 4th annual Seed Swap.
Multiple Dates
Thu, 27 FebZEROCome and listen to a talk about the current situation in the West Bank, followed by a Tatreez Hand Embroidery Workshop hosted by the West Surrey Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
Thu, 27 FebZEROHow satellite technology and ground surveys are mapping our nature corridors- Sat, 01 MarZeroLearn about our engagement strategy and how to make every conversation in ZERO a meaningful one
Wed, 05 MarZEROGuildford Environmental Forumand Zero Carbon Guildford wantto join forces. Join us for a special joint members’ event to celebrate, connect with others, and discover how our partnership could benefit YOU and our community.
Thu, 06 MarSpelthorne Business HubEquip your Business to Thrive in a Changing Climate
Sat, 15 MarZEROJoin us to discover opportunities to be involved in community energy in Surrey.- Wed, 26 MarWaverley Borough CouncilTake the first step towards cutting energy costs, reducing your carbon footprint, and getting your business to Net Zero
Thu, 24 AprZEROHow toxic and wasted spaces are being reclaimed by the Land Trust for nature and human wellbeing
Sold OutThu, 20 FebZEROThe author Adam Timlett will give a talk about his new book: On the Origin of Risk
Thu, 20 FebKerrera Craft Beer and Gin BarPop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
Sold OutWed, 19 FebZEROCan I Live? is a rap and spoken word performance about the climate crisis through the lens of a young Black British artist and activist
Sold OutSat, 15 FebGuildfordBring your cheesiest love songs for Zero's Open Mic Night Valentine's Day special.
Sold Out- Thu, 13 FebWoking Borough CouncilEquip your Business to Thrive in a Changing Climate