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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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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4/3/10 The Integrating Employment &
Skills Conference will take place on the Thursday 4th March at the
QEII Conference Centre. Discussion will cover the government’s
commitment to achieve the target of 325,000 skilled workers in the
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry by
2014. Email
amy.green@govnet.co.uk to attend.
12 – 21/3/10 National Science
and Engineering Week is almost here, bringing you ten days of
inspiring activities, debates and discoveries. This year the theme is
‘Earth’, to complement the International Year of Biodiversity. Get
ready for our "What on Earth" project and find out what events are
happening near you at www.nsew.org.uk
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
20/3/10 Spiritually in Outdoor Learning at
Bishop's Wood Environmental Centre
A workshop aiming to explore the importance &
deeper connection with the spiritual nature of the natural environment.
01228 564580
iol@outdoor-learning.org
www.outdoor-learning.org
April 2010 Recruits needed for National Spring
Clean 2010
Appeal for volunteers exasperated by litter to sign
up for National Spring Clean 2010 – Scotland’s biggest volunteer
clean-up event.
www.keepscotlandtidy.org/springclean
13/4/10 Hard to Reach? – Engaging Diverse
Communities
An event held in
London for those who want to work better with diverse communities &
groups on environment & climate change. 0203 117 0102
projects@capacity.org.uk
www.capacity.org.uk
www.talkaction.org
21/4/10 Tree Diseases Conference with the
Royal Forestry Society (RFS), RASE & the Forestry Commission at Wolfson
Conference Suite, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Information & a
downloadable booking form is available on
http://www.rfs.org.uk/involved/tree-diseases-April-2010 & on
http://www.rase.org.uk/events/conferences/index.asp .Tickets
cost £60 for members of the RFS or the RASE or £120 for non members .
26-30
April Walk to Work Week
A fun event to get you enjoying
your local area before, during & after the working day. Visit
www.walkingworks.org.uk
to find out more about the event, how to register & what resources are
available.
1 - 7/6/10 Volunteers' Week
is a national celebration of volunteers & volunteering which takes place
from 1 – 7 June each year. During the week there is a burst of activity
as events take place across the country to thank volunteers & find out
more about volunteering opportunities. Please visit the website:
www.volunteersweek.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
LANTRA
– Women & Work Project – “Raising Skills & Unlocking Potential”
£650
Funding From Lantra. Project designed to encourage development & career
aspirations of women in under represented sectors. Aimed at women 19+
to carry out any training activities. Training examples include
landscape gardening, tree felling, IT courses, chainsaw cutting.
For
further info:
lantra@angelakimberley.co.uk 07814 883380
www.angelakimberley.co.uk
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