Sustainability high on agenda in Arundel and Petersfield

Creating sustainable communities where nature and people look after each other is one of the focuses of the upcoming Great Big Green Week.

Greening Arundel, a passionate alliance of individuals and organisations dedicated to driving environmental change, has a bumper line-up of events in store, with themes around food, water and biodiversity.

Among the activities will be learning about Arundel’s new Community Allotment and plans to create a Forest Food Garden and a Children’s Forest.

Around water, people can get an update on what river guardians have been doing, as well learn how to create a wildlife pond in their garden.

You can also join a nocturnal walk in Arundel Park to appreciate the importance of dark skies and learn how to identify moths and bats.

All events are ticketed through Eventbrite.  Starting on 6 June, most events are free or at a discounted cost. Donations are always welcome and will be put to good use.

Katrina Murray, Chair of Greening Arundel, said: “Great Big Green Week is about caring for nature and each other. It provides an opportunity for us to come together to celebrate, express concern, deepen understanding, change perspective, learn new skills, take action and enjoy nature as a community.”

Meanwhile, Petersfield Climate Action Network, an environmental charity set up by residents, will be hosting a free public screening of People’s Emergency Briefing film at the Studio, The Petersfield School, on 21st May at 7pm.

The 50-minute film looks at the UK’s exposure to climate and nature risks and will be followed by a community discussion with guest speakers including Damian Hinds MP.

PeCAN chair Greg Ford said: “This topic concerns everyone; we invite residents to come along, look at the evidence, and join a conversation about what climate change could mean for our community – and how we can respond.”

Tickets are free, but capacity is limited. Book here