Chew Valley NatureFest Sunday 30th June
This action packed event being held at Chew Valley School is a great day out for all with stalls, exhibitions, bird of prey display, bug hunts, river walks, story telling, talks and more. Free entry and delicious food and refreshments, this day will inspire and amaze, see you there!
See below for events, courses and other exciting tree-related activities going on in and around the Chew Valley.
Tree planting and nurturing events
Find out about tree nurturing and planting events coming up very soon…
Come and meet us out and about!
We’ll be appearing at local events, come and say hello!
Tips for planting seeds.
Most people can find a little corner at home to get a tree started. Here are some tips to help choose what to plant and how to care for it.
We have given away 1,000 oaks
Find out more below…
Learn how to plant seeds from the experts
Explore the fascinating world of planting from the beginning!
Learning
Feeling in need of additional knowledge? Inspired to find out more?
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Any adult aged 19 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A level) can now access hundreds of fully-funded courses. The offer includes qualifications in forestry, environmental conservation and arboriculture.
Climate Change: Solutions
Man-made climate change is one of the biggest threats to the world. The effects are already being seen through receding glaciers, ocean acidification and an increasingly vulnerable food supply. It’s vital we work to find solutions to climate change.
On this free course created by University of Exeter and Future Learn you can explore solutions to this global challenge, including mitigation, adaptation and geo-engineering, which can help avoid the most dangerous climate changes and increase the resilience of societies and ecosystems to climate changes that cannot be avoided.
Great New Courses
Mendip AONB regularly organizes great online events and training. Visit their site for more details.
Learn how to plant seeds from the experts
Explore the fascinating world of planting from the beginning!
Chew Valley Plants Trees are committed to supporting actions towards doubling the tree cover in the Chew Valley.
If you would like to help make this happen through volunteering please contact us.