Environmental Events

Green Summer Events for Families 2008

We've organised some great green events to help promote understanding of environmental issues.

Recycling Drop-in

First Wednesday of every month

Is your bin bursting with rubbish? Do you have a question about recycling but afraid to ask?

Visit the Green Living Centre on the first Wednesday of every month to speak to one of the council’s Recycling Officers. They will be able to give you advice of how to reduce rubbish at home and can answer all your questions on recycling.

Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR

To book a place contact Kerry Kirwan on 020 7527 6726 or email kerry.kirwan@islington.gov.uk.

Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and i-recycle Centre Open Day

Thursday 7 August, 2-4pm
Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Did you know that we can turn wind energy into electricity? Well find out how as we construct our own wind turbines and take part in the turbine challenge. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Lets Get Growing...From Field to Fork

Tuesday 12 August, 2-4pm
Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR

Has your food had a good life? This session looks at the journey your food makes to reach your plate and what this means for the planet. Grow your own with cress head making and tomato plant planting! Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Frequent Fliers

Wednesday 13 August, 2-4pm
Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Birds come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Using binoculars, games and sound we will learn how to tell a Robin from a Sparrow and discover which early bird really catches the worm. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Water Load of Fun

Thursday 14 August, 2pm-4pm
Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Get involved in catchment capers this summer! Join in and learn how water is polluted, where it comes from and how you can save it! Don't be afraid to get a little splashed as you begin the water saving challenge. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Messy Masterpieces

Tuesday 19 August, 2-4pm
i-recycle centre, 1 Cottage Road, London N7 8TP

Get creative at our reclaimed art workshop. Decorate your own designer bag, take part in glass painting, make a great eco fridge magnet and more. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Farm Pick 'n' Mix

Wednesday 20 August, 2-4pm
Freightliners Farm, Sheringham Road, London N7 8PF

Visit Freightliners farm to discover where your food comes from.  See the animals that make our food and explore the garden to find tasty treats. Pick salad leaves, collect some eggs and grab a pot of farm honey mix it all up to make a fantastic salad to eat. Find out what organic and intensive farming  means. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Survival Skills

Thursday 21 August, 2-4pm
Ecology centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Learn how to make a woodland whistle to alert people of danger and other skills which could help you survive in the wild. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Climate Change Challenge

Tuesday 26 August, 2-4pm
Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR

The world is hotting up and we need to do something about it! Session exploring the ins and outs of what global warning is and activities to start combating that climate change! Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians.

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Water Efficient Gardening

27 August
Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR (and Highbury Fields)

Come along to a presentation on rain water havesting and also learn about how and why to save water in your garden.

To book a place contact Kerry Kirwan on 020 7527 6726 or email kerry.kirwan@islington.gov.uk

Insect Investigators

Wednesday 27 August, 2-4pm
Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Enter the micro-world of insects as we discover weird a wonderful mini-beasts. Discover how they move, what they eat and how they survive creating your own ultimate insect. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or emai l rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Paper Making

Thursday 28 August, 2-4pm
Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, London N5 1PH

Transform old paper into your own beautiful handmade paper to take home. Suitable for children 5-11 and their parents/guardians

To book a place contact Rohan Knox on 020 7527 1813 or email rohan.knox@islington.gov.uk

Mini Horticulture Competition

18 September
Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR (and Highbury Fields)

Come along for a celebration of organic gardening across the borough.

To book a place contact Kerry Kirwan on 020 7527 6726 or email kerry.kirwan@islington.gov.uk

Clippings to Compost – Eco Park Tour

25 September, 9.30am-2pm
222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR

Visit to the London Waste Eco-Park to find out how your food and garden waste is recycled. Free transport from Islington and lunch is provided. Transport departs from the Green Living Centre,

To book a free place on this event contact the i-recycle centre on 020 7527 5996/4766 or email irecycecentre@islington.gov.uk

For more festivals and events in the local area, see the link on the right.

Watch Your Waste Week, 4-12 October

Watch Your Waste Challenge
Do you recycle? Take the next step and cut your rubbish by taking part in the week-long Watch Your Waste Challenge. Your goal? To aim for zero waste by only using things that can be reused, recycled or composted. To find out more, please contact Michael Benn (tel: 020 7527 2627, email: michael.benn@islington.gov.uk)