Saturday 7th May, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Belper Lane End, DE56 2DL
Organised by Earthed Up!
£40 – £50
Earthed Up! are offering a one day 'Introduction to Permaculture' course – their first course!
The aim of the course is to explore the ethics principles of permaculture and see it applied in a small garden and nursery setting. No prior knowledge of permaculture or gardening is needed.
The course will be led by Ryan Sandford-Blackburn (former Strategic Communications Coordinator for the Permaculture Association) & supported by Cynthia Troche (an experienced teacher, a gardener and parent).
More info and/or to book: https://bit.ly/3hJnGXB
Earthed Up! are a workers co-operative, based in Belper, growing and selling edible and useful plants, with a preference for perennials.
Saturday 19th March, 11am – 3pm
Chesterfield Assembly Rooms
Market Hall, S40 1AR
Organised by Transition Chesterfield
FREE
This regional Fixfest is for anyone interested in reducing waste i.e. those who run or are considering setting up a Repair Café, repairers & fixers, upcyclers, waste reduction activists, policy-makers, and organisations in the East Midlands interested in moving towards a circular economy.
There will be space to display project ideas — either current or proposed.
Sessions include:
To book: https://bit.ly/3ro0bcg
Any question:
repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk
Want to learn something new in 2022? Derbyshire Eco Centre, a Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Centre, is the county hub for sustainability learning. Upcoming courses at the centre, near Wirksworth, include:
Learn to lay a hedge in the traditional Derbyshire style, for the benefit of wildlife and the landscape.
Learn how to fell small trees safely using hand tools and find suitable uses for the timber
More courses: https://bit.ly/31ICwZQ
Organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council
FREE
Marches Energy Agency (MEA)’s Fantastic Home mobile exhibition will be visiting the following locations in the Derbyshire Dales:
In a fun & interactive way, the mobile energy efficiency exhibition – a “house on wheels” – hopes to engage visitors in various energy topics (e.g., energy efficiency, renewables, fuel poverty, and climate change).
It aims to actively show residents practical measures that they can take themselves to reduce energy bills and reduce emissions.
The vehicle will be staffed by energy advice experts from MEA and the Council’s Climate Change Officer who is keen to capture residents’ ideas on how we can work collaboratively to reduce emissions in the Derbyshire Dales.
Monday 10th January – Sunday 20th February 2022 (6 weeks)
Organised by Planet Super League
Represent your school, score green goals, play for the planet! Schools vs. Climate Change is a national schools competition ran by to raise awareness of climate action, whilst having fun and scoring green goals.
The aim of the competition is to educate pupils and their families to reduce their carbon footprint, as they represent their school. Planet Super League work with more than 50 professional football clubs to promote climate action in a fun, competitive way.
Every activity completed will score green goals and help your school climb the league table.
How does my school get involved?
Watch a case study video of Irthlingborough Junior School (Northampton) here.
For more information contact schools@psl.football or visit planetsuperleague.com/schools
Tuesday 8th February
11am – 12pm
Online
Organised by Derbyshire Pensioners’ Action Group
FREE
This webinar, chaired by Derbyshire County Councillor Gez Kinsella, is aimed at Derbyshire County and District Councillors. It will look at the evidence about the financial risks of fossil fuel investment and answer questions that Councillors may have about the Derbyshire Pension Fund’s continued investment in fossil fuels and possible alternatives.
Mark Campanale, Founder and Executive Chair of Carbon Tracker, will participate in the discussion.
Tuesday 8th February, 4pm – 5.30pm
Online
Organised by Wicked Weather Watch
FREE
Do you want to teach climate change to primary students but don't know where to start? This CPD workshop will give you the confidence, knowledge & tools to create a safe space for pupils to explore this complex topic and to take actions as a school.
Six Week Programme
Sunday 6th February – 13th March
£120/£60
Think like a Tree, founded by Derbyshire resident Sarah Spencer, is a book and a course with the aim of supporting people with their wellbeing through learning from nature.
Unlock nature’s secrets to your happiness, health, wellbeing and living a life that benefits you and the world.
Register: https://bit.ly/3GwUwpL
Any questions: sarah@thinklikeatree.co.uk
Via Zoom
FREE
Friends of the Earth are holding several webinars & consultation workshops aimed at climate action groups this month:
What is Climate Justice?
Tuesday 18th January
6.30pm – 7.45pm
7pm – 8.30pm
Share your ideas, successes and challenges to help shape the next phase of climate action:
The Future of Local Climate Action
Monday 17th January
Beyond gas: How Do We Secure Warm, Safe Homes for All?
Tuesday 25th January
What Next For Our Nature Campaigning?
Monday 31st January
More info and/or to register: https://bit.ly/3Gi8Y4P
Saturday 29th January
Organised by Transition Chesterfield
Get ready to plant some seeds in the new year and start growing your own food! Potato Day is an annual volunteer-run event, now in its 14th year, where Transition Chesterfield provide different varieties of seed, potatoes, alliums, and legumes for growers. After a slow start, they had a record number of orders this year!
Anyone who has pre-ordered potatoes and other seeds can collect from the Pavements Shopping Centre on the day. But they will also have a market stall to sell surplus stock:
Collect pre-orders
9am –12pm (the Pavements)
Surplus stock sale
10am – 1.30pm (the market)
As usual, volunteers are needed prior to and during the event. If interested, please email Alastair: spud@potatoday.org.uk