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for Barnet VCS
Environmental Network
Thanks for your interest in the Barnet VCS Environmental Network. Sharing latest news, funding opportunities, events etc. Any questions/thoughts/contributions, do get in touch...
Ellen Cheshire, VCS Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCS Environmental Network
Thursday 17 June, 10.30 - 12noon
If you've already been to a Barnet VCS Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive an invite and zoom link for our fourth on 17 June. If you've not joined us yet, then do sign up via eventbrite. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet VCS, where we can come together to discuss environmental issues in the Borough, and work out how we as a sector can make a
difference. This networking group will raise awareness of environmental projects that are happening in the Borough, help to establish partnerships and joint initiatives and seek funding opportunities. MORE DETAILS
Funding
Enterprise Development Programme (EDP)
Closing date: Tuesday 13 July
The programme will be aimed at supporting Environmental not for profit voluntary or community organisations whose primary purpose is to deliver environmental programmes and projects. These will range from environmental conservation charities, Community growing CIC’s, community energy partnerships, Reuse and Recycle projects. They anticipate that organisations applying are already delivering activity which has the ability to become a business enterprise. They should also be able to clearly show, senior management support for the application, planning, and sustainability. MORE INFORMATION
Event & Campaign
The Great Barnet
Clean Up
As part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, Barnet is going a step further and will launch the Keep Barnet Clean campaign. This will be a partnership joint effort to clean and litter pick in the Borough. There are a number of amazing community and town groups that will lead in their areas and space for other groups to join or set up a new group. Contact Danusia at Barnet Council if you want to join and be part of the clean up campaign, as they will be able to provide free litter picking equipment.
Competition
B&Q Community garden of the year
Closing date: Friday 18 June, 12noon
Prize: £2,500 B&Q Green Card Their judges want to see how your community garden project has positively impacted mental and physical wellbeing, and in particular: - How your community garden has encouraged the inclusion of a range of people in the community
- How plants and growing have been incorporated to allow for both sensory pleasure and enjoyment
- How the community garden has been a benefit to wildlife and biodiversity
- Has the fun factor!
MORE DETAILS
Event
Heal the World (Barnet Multi Faith Forum)
Barnet Multi Faith Forum Environment Sub Group is delighted to launch its Pilot Environmental Conference, HEAL THE WORLD to commemorate World Environment Day on 5th June. This FREE conference will examine the relationship between faith and the environment in the Borough of Barnet.
How does your faith call you to heal the world? How does your place of worship take actions towards that? Join members of different faiths in Barnet to talk about their shared love of the environment and their commitment to finding practical solutions to stop climate change. Join us, be inspired and be part of the change! TO BOOK
Free Online Course
Nature Connectedness (University of Derby)
This free online course offers an opportunity to learn about Nature Connectedness and the value of having a strong relationship with nature. Made up of eight short units, the course encourages you to actively consider our relationships with nature, for well-being as well as for the longer-term benefit of nature and the natural world. You’ll learn about the Pathways to Nature Connectedness Framework and will look at how you can use this framework to positively impact our connections with nature, pro-nature and environmental behaviours and our overall well-being. MORE DETAILS
Competition
Exchanging Viewpoints 2021 (with Barnet's Twin Town)
Closing date: Monday 14 June
The 5th inter-twinning photo contest with Barnet's Twin Town of Le Raincy is now open for submissions. 2021's theme is laugh or smile: Humour in my city You can submit 1 to 3 photos maximum (with completed application form), each picture: JPEG >300 dpi and > 3500 pixels in width or height using Wetransfer. MORE DETAILS & APPLICATION FORM
Get Involved
Green Beings needs you!
Shout out from local group...
Are you a High Barnet/New Barnet resident, business owner or community group concerned with environmental and climate issues?
If you have a little bit of time to give, and would like to help us grow our reach and impact in the community, then please get in touch! We need help with social media, research, networking, concept development, community engagement, or in any other capacity in which you are happy to help. We need all hands on deck! GET IN TOUCH
Do you attend Barnet Council's Environment Committee? The next one is Wednesday 2 June, 6pm (in person or audio online). FIND OUT MORE
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