Interesting and Inspiring Information from our members
Members of Wells Environment Network can be pretty passionate about the work they do for our world and why it is necessary/fun/addictive/challenging (delete as appropriate!)
We asked them if they’d like to write a short blog so you can be inspired to make small changes or to get involved, the results are below.
We’ve also included some of the blogs written by Sustainable Wells as part of their ‘year of living sustainably’ - 52 articles, one for each week, all providing their readers with one or two ideas to try, to change, to do more of or to do less of to reduce their carbon footprint. You can catch up with them all at https://sustainablewells.org.uk/blog-posts
An Unexpected Garden
Gardening should always be a pleasure, not a chore, and happily it would seem there are a number of organic methods that are just that! Less of a hands on approach and more of a wait and seed! Read about our unexpected garden which came from this approach.
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku was established in Japan in 1980’s and has been proven to be a very effective tool to overcome the ill effects of a hectic life and stressful work environment.
Somerset Fields
Between Wells and Wookey are a set of irregular shaped fields that hug the River Axe as it passes through. This is Kingfisher Common - read here about Nicky and Jo’s plans.
Clean Less - Live Longer
I'm sure lots of us were raised to believe cleanliness is next to godliness which may beg the question of whether God holds shares in Lever Brothers? As a former health professional specialising in preventative medicine and public health I'm going to tell you that cleaning - and the materials we use to do it - is not only bad for the environment but is also bad for us.
Car Free - for a day or for longer?
I have been a car free person now for 12 years and although it’s been quite an adjustment moving and planning journeys in accordance to bus and train timetables, I have found it quite freeing on some levels and less stressful. I can really take in the scenery, I don’t have the stress of dealing with busy roads.
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.