The Great Big Green Week is here and over the course of mid-June, nature and climate focused events will pop up across the West Midlands.
From June 10-18, there will be a wave of support for action to protect the planet, and these events will take place all over Birmingham and the UK. This is a great time to get your friends and family together to host one such event yourself, you can see all the local events below.
There are several climate campaigners in Birmingham, but they alone can’t push for action that improves and protects our natural surroundings. When we take control of the fight against climate change, we can inspire others to stand up for nature as well.
To find out more about the Great Big Green Week, visit their website. Organised by The Climate Coalition - it is in its third year now. The first one was in September 2021 and it was the largest event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK.
So, here are seven community events taking place in and around Birmingham that you can take part in as well:
1. Virtual event to measure Council climate action
How to win and measure Council climate action. This is a free and virtual event that can be accessed through the Great Big Green Week website. It will take place on June 13 and 14. You can connect with other campaigners from around the UK and learn from each other as Climate Emergency UK created Council Climate Scorecards are discussed. It measures planned and actual climate action from all 400 UK councils and holds them to account. (Photo by Carl Jackson)
2. Blakesley Hall Museum, Yardley
During this workshop participants will learn how to help bees survive by making cob bricks. Cob bricks with narrow holes can provide safe and dry homes for our little bees. The event will take place on June 14 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. (Photo - Google Maps)
3. Green Fair, Solihull
This is a free drop in event showcasing lots of easy sustainable swaps and ideas for living a more eco conscious lifestyle, including food, household, energy efficiency, a nature hub and planetary health hub as well as Oxfam, Solihull Repair Café (information only), Bin Twinning and local nature volunteering opportunities. This will take place at St.John’s Hall, Knowle, Solihull on June 14. (Photo - Google Maps)
4. Baby Birds at RSPB, Sandwell Valley Country Park
Children under five can attend the Baby Birds - a weekly parent and toddler group - on June 14 at RSPB Sandwell Valley. The group aims to provide opportunities for children to connect with nature through a mixture of activities that are inspired by the natural world. This is a booking-only event. (Photo - Shutterstock)