Water – and why we shouldn’t take it for granted
Jubilee Pavilion, Stapleford Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire, CambridgeRepresentatives from Anglian Water are coming along to talk to us about how they operate, what issues they face, and the campaigns they run. Among other things they will cover: where our water comes from, how plentiful or otherwise it is, and how to save water how to dispose of waste down the sink or …
Conversation Evening: Are natural disasters OUR FAULT?
The Three Horseshoes Stapleford 2 Church Street Stapleford, CambridgeAre natural disasters OUR FAULT? Most deaths caused by so-called 'natural' disasters have human responsibility behind them. Floods kill more people every year than all other natural disasters. Yet it is clear that climate change, primarily caused by burning fossil fuels, greatly exacerbates the power of storms and floods, generates long-term droughts, and causes heat …
Conversation Evening: Eco-friendly gardening in a time of climate change
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeThis winter our Conversation Evenings are on the theme of climate change. We are meeting at 8 pm on Monday 24 February at Cox's Close Community Centre, Stapleford. Come along and share your thoughts about protecting soils and encouraging wildlife in your garden; and tips on plants to grow in a potentially hotter and drier …
Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum
DigitalThe Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum is an annual student-run conference which aims to create discourse with the community and student body of Cambridge, and encourage positive action towards sustainability. This year's theme is 'Towards a Sustainable Future: Local Actions, Global Betterment'. It will be held via Zoom. Here is the agenda: 10:00 - 10:10 …
Guided Nature Walk: Stapleford Parish Pit
A wildflower walk to Stapleford Parish Pit led by 2G3S member John 0’Boyle. There is uneven ground on the site so sturdy footwear is advised. There is no charge for this event. Stapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs, managed by a group of Friends under the trusteeship of the Parish …
What hope for cooks and forests dying in Africa?
DigitalThis will be a meeting held via Zoom. Bill Powell was to have spoken at our April meeting about the need for cleaner and more efficient cooking methods using farm and forestry waste in Uganda, including demonstrating a stove that he had seen used; but unfortunately the meeting couldn't go ahead because of the pandemic. …
Extinction Rebellion Conversation Evening
Digital2G3S Conversation Evenings: Climate Change Extinction Rebellion We are delighted to welcome Jenny and Derek Langley from Cambridge XR who will give their personal insight into what XR is all about, followed by a chance to ask questions 8 pm Monday 26 October 2020 A Zoom meeting: contact greengroupssss@gmail.com with the heading ‘XR talk’ …
Sustainable Dietary Choices Conversation Evening
DigitalCONVERSATION EVENING: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY CHOICES Duncan Catchpole, founder of The Cambridge Organic Food Company and committee member of Cambridge Sustainable Food, will talk and answer questions about how the food system is contributing to climate change, and how we can make good dietary choices from an environmental perspective. He will also update us on …
Local Planning
DigitalWhy is the Local Plan so important to everyone in the District? How can we influence its development and direction? A talk via zoom by Brian Milnes, District Councillor for Sawston and Lead Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Licensing, followed by a Q and A session. A shortened regular 2G3S planning meeting will follow …
The Cambridge Nature Network
DigitalThe Cambridge Nature Network Thursday 11 March 8 pm by Zoom* James Littlewood, CEO of Cambridge Past, Present and Future To reverse the local decline in biodiversity, our nature sites need to be better, bigger and more connected. One way to achieve this is through a local nature recovery network and one is being proposed …