Eco Week+ 2025! TOGETHER WE CAN
What’s it all about?
a dedicated initiative spanning 10 days, aimed at elevating awareness, promoting sustainable practices, and celebrating community efforts towards
environmental preservation
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 uniting our community—sharing knowledge, answering questions, and, most importantly, having fun! We're curating an exciting programme of activities, which will be developed over the coming months and listed here once confirmed.
Join us, get inspired, and discover how, together, we can make a real difference.
Save the dates in your diary and be part of the movement. Let’s build a sustainable future for Wells—one that supports our children and generations to come.
"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 and Chris Lee for artwork on the logo.
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.