Join us for Eco Week+
a dedicated initiative spanning 10 days, aimed at elevating awareness, promoting sustainable practices, and celebrating community efforts towards
environmental preservation
What’s it all about?
We've all noticed the changing weather patterns, the increase in local flooding of roads and fields, and the decline in biodiversity.
These issues aren't just distant headlines; they're happening right here in and around Wells, and it's up to us to take action. Whether you're feeling confused, a bit fearful, extremely knowledgeable, or simply unsure of what to do next, this event is for you.
Our ten-day celebration is all about bringing our community together to share knowledge, get questions answered, and, most importantly, have fun!
Here's a taste of what you can look forward to:
Securing our food future: Engage with local farmers and food producers about the challenges and their innovative solutions.
Flood resilience workshop: meet Flood Mary who has extensive experience of working with people living in flood risk areas.
The importance of Bees: Be inspired by Brigit Strawbridge, respected writer/author/speaker on bees and bumblebees.
Tech for Change: Discover how technology is helping us monitor environmental changes and drive sustainable solutions.
Build a bug hotel: Create a cosy home for our insect friends and learn why they’re essential for a healthy eco system.
Tech Amnesty: Donate your unwanted technology such as mobile phones and laptops, to a mobile tech amnesty point
Guided Foraging and Nature Walks: Embark on expert-guided foraging expeditions and tranquil nature walks, rekindling your connection with the natural world and gaining firsthand appreciation for biodiversity in our local environment.
Workshops and Demonstrations: Engage in hands-on sessions covering diverse topics including training on the essential wildlife iNaturalist app, eco homes and handy bicycle maintenance skills.
Come along, get inspired, and see how together, we can make a difference.
Mark your diary, join the events that interest you, and let's build a sustainable future for Wells, for our children, and for generations to come.
Eco Week+ Events
With a diverse array of events, walks, talks, and workshops taking place every day around the city, in the morning, afternoon and often evenings too there's something for everyone.
We’ve picked out a few for you but click on View All and you’ll see everything we’ve got in store.
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
Jane Goodall
Looking for Inspiration?
If you’d like to make a difference we have a wealth of ideas for you to try. Many organisations have contributed short articles about changes which can be adopted by individuals be it walking in a forest, stopping food waste, taking a bus, mending an item of clothing…..and more! Some of our favourites you can see below, click the View All button for them all.
“The most alarming aspect of climate change is the scale of the challenge. The most heartening is that we have the knowledge and means to tackle it. What we need now is the will.”
George Monbiot
nurturing our environment together
The Wells Environment Network is where individuals and organisations, come together to promote environmental stewardship and reduce carbon emissions in the Wells region and it’s vicinity.
Our Members
Wells City Council, Somerset Council, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Wells and District Wildlife Group, Sustainable Wells: Freecycle, Fresh & Good, Make & Mend, Repair Café, Tor Hill Lane, Sustainable Food Somerset, Centre for Sustainable Energy, FIXY, Strawberry Line Association, Wells Bus Users Group, Wells Scout and Beaver Groups, Wells Community Shed, Wells Lions Club, Heads Up, Wells Bishop’s Palace, Wells Cathedral, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School.
Special thanks to Deborah Aubrey for the website design, Kitty Treacy for film work and Chris Lee for artwork on the logo and posters
Become A Volunteer
Volunteering in local community environment projects offers numerous benefits for you, the community and the environment. Here’s how:
Positive Environmental Impact: You can contribute to tangible improvements like planting trees, cleaning up litter, and restoring habitats, which protect and enhance biodiversity. Volunteering also raises awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices, inspiring others to take action and make sustainable choices.
Personal Growth and Well-Being: You’ll develops new skills, from marketing and project management to pond clearing and wildlife monitoring and, depending on the project it may boost your physical fitness and mental well-being by connecting with nature.
Community Building: Working together on shared goals you’ll build relationships to those living and working nearby, fostering a sense of community
If you’d like to volunteer to support during or after EcoWeek+ click the button below for a list of participants. Select one to read more about them and to get in touch.