Green Events
Going along to a green event is a great way of getting inspired and finding out how you can make a difference. It's also a good chance to find out about what's happening in your local community - from allotments and veg box schemes to conservation projects and cycle campaign groups. Many of the events are free. Popular green events include:
Farmers markets and country markets
At farmers markets you can buy locally-produced food and drink direct from the farmers, growers or producers. Country markets, orginally set up by Women's Institute members, also sell fresh, local, home-produced food.
Details of farmers and country markets in Nottinghamshire are contained on the Food Initiatives Group website.
Greater Nottingham's Walk Week began in 2006 as an annual celebration of walks, and aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk more in their daily lives.
This year's Walk Week ran from Saturday 17th May 2008 to Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday Monday) 2008.
For more information see the Walk Week website.
Greenweeks celebrates the achievements of local people who are helping to make our bit of the world a cleaner, greener, healthier, safer place through three weeks of special events and activities. It's also a great opportunity to see some of the inspiring people and projects featured in the Living for Tomorrow magazine.
Previous events range from allotment open days and canal cruises, to films and festivals, workshops, walks and talks.
This year's Greenweeks ran from Saturday 24th May to Sunday 15th June 2008.
For more information see the Greenweeks website.
Bike Week is one of the UK's biggest cycling events. Up and down the country, thousands of free cycling events provide the opportunity for everyone from total novices to passionate cyclists to get on their bikes.
This year's Bike Week ran from Saturday 14th June to Sunday 22nd June 2008.
For more information see the Bike Week website.
