Events (Conferences, fairs etc)
There are a lot of Celebration Days in the countryside, conservation and
environment sectors throughout the world, for example Tick Prevention
Week starting 1 April in the UK is to raise awareness regarding the
dangers of tick bites, and how to reduce the chance of infection. A
useful thought for all outdoor types.
Have a look at the list on
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Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight (18
Sept – 3 Oct) is the biggest national celebration of the diverse
and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Hundreds of
shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels are running special menus and
promotions. To find out what is happening near you see
www.lovebritishfood.co.uk
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The United
Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of
Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth
and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The
world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the
variety of life on earth: biodiversity.
To find out more
click here
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The One Pot Pledge, a campaign
from leading charity Garden Organic, wants 30,000 people in the UK to pledge
to grow their own food for the first time in 2010. Getting started is
simple; all you need is a pot, compost and seeds. Visit the website to
sign up.
www.onepotpledge.org
What on Earth?
‘What on Earth?’ is a call to
action: take your camera out to your garden or local park and snap the
wildlife you don’t recognise, then simply upload it to our website for
identification. Reconnect with the weird and wonderful flora and fauna
in your area. To find out more visit:
www.whatonearth.org.uk
Volunteer request for Eco Park Birmingham &
Black Country Wildlife Trust – an interesting site for naturalists &
gardeners alike. Volunteers are welcome to the regular Monday Group &
the new volunteer date Every Last Sunday of the month 10.30 – 2.30pm.
For more details please contact Francesca Jarvis 07835 605323
enthusiastic_conservationist@hotmail.co.uk
 
Details believed correct but given without prejudice.
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