A guided walk through a local nature reserve: Our Planet Our Future visits Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve
Exploring the fascinating and varied habitats thriving just twenty minutes walk from Harpenden Train Station.
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Climate Action: Curiosity and Connections
On 28th February 2023, we partnered with the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) for an evening of talks and discussion “Climate Action: Curiosity and Connection”.
Green-screen: Environmental Film inspiration for you and your family
Looking for something to watch or to learn more about an environmental topic? We’ve compiled a list of great films and documentaries to discover.
Can a surburbanite enjoy foraging in Hertfordshire?
Foraging in the Hertfordshire Countryside to reduce a personal carbon footprint, including recipes for cordials, laundry detergent and crumble!
A guided walk through the oldest agricultural research institution in the world: Our Planet Our Future visits Rothamsted Research
Our Planet Our Future is a series of regular talks and events about sustainability, organised by Sustainable St Albans and… Read More »A guided walk through the oldest agricultural research institution in the world: Our Planet Our Future visits Rothamsted Research
Companion Planting – easier than you think!
I’d like to propose a different approach to companion planting, focusing on biodiversity and natural design. There are four rules…
Look after local trees, and they will look after you!
Looking after trees is as much about care for ourselves – this blog celebrates trees and explores simple ways that you can help your local landscape.
Pick one step. Learn about it. Do it (with our help).
What action will you take during COP26? Pick one climate action from Count Us In, check out our blog and resources and then take that step today. #CountdownToCOP
How to Eat Seasonally for the Climate and for your Health
Juliet Foxwell gives us her tips for altering the food we buy so we eat seasonal fruit and vegetables, helping our planet and our health at the same time.
Quick and Easy Ways to Eat More Plants
Becky Alexander shows us how we can introduce more plants into our meals, cutting our carbon footprint while exploring delicious new dishes.
Fruit, Veg & Wildlife in a Smaller Garden
Insects are attracted by profusely flowering plants such as the hot-lips salvia, while bug and bee hotels offer them the chance to stay and to hibernate. Similarly, the small pond attracts newts and frogs and a nearby pile of old wood and tiles gives them somewhere to over-winter.
Save The Planet In Your Lunchbreak
Eat less meat, go vegan, don’t eat avocados, Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy, too much plastic, which milk to get… agh there is… Read More »Save The Planet In Your Lunchbreak