Leighton Buzzard Big Green Week
Ahead of Great Big Green Week we are exploring some of the green initiatives in and around Leighton Buzzard, Beds and Bucks.
There’s no doubt there are a lot of great initiatives going on where we live. We check out the events planned for Great Big Green Week on 7th to 15th June
Events For Big Green Week in the Leighton Buzzard area
Love Nature In the Church Yard
Sat 14 June 10.30 am to 2pm. All Saints Church, Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AE
Celebrate nature in our beautiful churchyard which is a haven for wildlife. Free events for all ages include: follow our tree trail; play wildlife bingo; make wildflower seed bombs to take home; help with our nature count for a national event. You can also buy pollinator friendly plants at our plant stall. Refreshments are available in the Church Café.
Explore Pond Life
Sat 8th June, Sun 9th June, Sat 15th June, Sun 16th June at Natural History Museum, Tring Sessions are 10.30am to 12 noon or 2pm to 3.30pm
Swap your screen for a pond tray and see what you can discover! Explore water from our pond and use your investigative skills to identify the invertebrates living in this habitat. Drop-in. No booking required. Please note: event will be cancelled if heavy rain. This event will take place in the quad outdoor area. Free parking available in our two car parks
A Guided Walk Through Victorian Plantation
Tuesday 11th June 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Join some of the Friends of Knolls Wood for a revealing tour of the unique 7 acre historic patch hidden in the north end of Leighton Buzzard. The Friends group have been looking after the woodland for 40 years, initially protecting it from the threat of development now doing our bit for conservation and biodiversity. Hear about the prominent local family that planted the ornamental trees 180 years ago, stand in awe of Beech Avenue and go back in time walking down the carriageway of Monkey Puzzle Avenue. Meet at the Sandy Lane entrance (half way up the untarmacked bridleway), what 3 words location: newly.awake.prove
A Walk Amongst the Trees
11am to 12.30pm The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR
How do trees communicate? What challenges do they face? Why is tree planting important? Our passionate and knowledgeable Community Engagement officer, Jo Roberts will be answering all these questions, and more, on an inspiring stroll around our Wetlands Nature Reserve at the Millennium Country Park. Jo will be sharing the history of our origin by taking a closer look at the trees we plant, delving into their uses, their value to us and our native wildlife, and the folklore surrounding them.We will be meeting at Reception at the Forest Centre. No dogs are allowed on this walk.Please dress for the weather and make sure to wear sturdy footwear.
To book a free spot or for more information about accessibility visit their website https://www.marstonvale.org/Pages/Events/Category/events-whats-on
What is Business Doing About the Planet – a panel discussion
Thursday 13th June, 19:30 to 21:30 Berkhamstead Civic Centre, 161-163 High Street, Berkhamstead HP4 3HB
Gardening for Wildlife
7.30pm – 9.30pm High Street Baptist Church, 89 High Street, Tring HP23 4AB,
All welcome to this FREE event, part of Tring’s Great Big Green Week. Nick Bowles will lead an evening of simple suggestions to help you to adapt your garden, increasing biodiversity and attracting wildlife such as butterflies, birds, bees and bugs. With time for you to ask for specific help – so come along with your questions!
There will also be relevant books for sale at a book stall run by Tring’s fantastic Our Book Shop.
Passionate about saving wildlife from a young age, Nick gives advice to landowners and organisations about ways to increase biodiversity and if possible to do so simply and whilst saving on costs.
More Events from Big Green Week
Your can find all the events in your area and further details by visiting https://greatbiggreenweek.com/
