Stockport
There isn’t a local Friends of the Earth group in the Stockport area – so why not help set one up? Help and support is available from Friends of the Earth’s North West regional campaigns organiser, Estelle.
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Listed below are environment-related actions, events and news for the Stockport area.
Photogratree Competition #foemcrtree (Closes at midnight on 20th June)
Calling all budding nature photographers! Trees are one of our biggest natural allies in the fight against climate change. They clean the air and water, improve soil health and provide homes to thousands of species.
Lunch: Soup and Seed Swap
We will be serving homemade soup from 13:00 – 14:00 for £2.00 a portion. As you enjoy a warm bowl, swap your seed with other growers ready for the coming season.
Demonstration: Tool maintenance
Tools can be expensive and are vital to most garden jobs. Pop down to our tool maintenance demonstration and learn how to fix old tools and keep them in good working order.
Workshop: Apple tree grafting – theory and practice (afternoon)
This half day workshop will teach you how to graft apple and other fruit trees. A range of local and heritage apple varieties including dessert, cooking and cider apples will be available to graft onto MM106 rootstock.
Workshop: Apple tree grafting – theory and practice
This half day workshop will teach you how to graft apple and other fruit trees. A range of local and heritage apple varieties including dessert, cooking and cider apples will be available to graft onto MM106 rootstock.
Workshop: Organic gardening, the natural way to grow
The essence of organic growing is to work with nature to promote a complete, healthy, productive and sustainable environment. It involves supporting healthy soils, encouraging wildlife and working creatively alongside nature when growing vegetables. The workshop will cover the practical …
Workshop: Creative Container Veg Growing
Discover which vegetables and herbs are suitable for growing in containers and the conditions they need to thrive. Learn how to plan and maintain your own growing space to provide a succession of delicious food throughout the year. Be inspired …
Groundswell: Community action for climate justice – Manchester (hosted by Friends of the Earth)
The climate emergency is real and it’s here. But those who’ve done the least to cause the problem are facing the harshest impacts, from working-class communities in the UK to the poorest people around the world.
