Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCS Environmental Network

Thursday 15 July, 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 fifth on 15 July.

If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. 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.

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Online Event TODAY
Reducing Your Environmental Impact: The New Business Imperative

Thursday 24 June 12noon - 1.30pm

At this NLCCE/North London Business Hub webinar and panel discussion, in association with Camden Climate Change Alliance (CCCA), you'll find out how to develop your business whilst protecting and improving the environment.

At this FREE online session, you will:

• Learn how adopting sustainable practices can benefit, where to start and support available
• Hear from those practising sustainably in the hospitality and professional sector
   

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News 
Cutbacks stopping vital work on river pollution and floods in England

via The Guardian (22/6/21)

Vital work on river pollution and flood defences is being stopped or cut back because the Environment Agency has been underfunded for years, freedom of information documents reveal.

A shortfall in funding of tens of millions of pounds is having real world consequences for our rivers, according to a letter from Emma Howard Boyd, the chair of the EA, to George Eustice, the environment secretary. The letter was obtained by River Action, a campaigning body, under FOI laws.

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Online Event TONIGHT
Starting a Climate Emergency Centre in Barnet

Thursday 24 June, 8.15pm 

Aleth Abadie a member of the Barnet Climate Action Group is looking to set up a Climate Emergency Centre project space and looking for a vacant property in Barnet.

It will be a space where we can share access, resources, skills and knowledge and build local mutual support networks.

Interested? Join them tonight to find out more.

Email Aleth for more information and zoom link.

Event
GCF Care Farming Awareness Event

Wednesday 30 June, 10 - 12noon

Are you interested in finding our more about care farming and green care providers? The Growing Care Farming project at Social Farms & Gardens is hosting this awareness event where you can find out more about how the GCF project supports providers of green care/care farming. The main part of the session will be presentations from two South of England based care farmers. There will also be opportunities to put your questions on care farming and green care to the presenters and knowledgeable panel members. The session will also provide an opportunity to network through the chat and talk about how the development of local peer support networks can support the growth of the green care sector.

If you are a care farmer, prospective care farmer, health, education, social care or social prescribing professional then get in touch.

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• Share easy tips on how to save money on their energy bills  
• Help to switch onto cheaper tariffs to save money
• Deliver free energy-saving items such as draft proofing strips/LED light bulbs/showerheads, etc 

Eligible for residents who...

• have disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• are pregnant.
• have children under 10 years.
• have low income (below £ 16,190).
• with energy costs that are more than 10% of household income.
• are on benefits.
• have recently lost their job or income.

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Funding
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) tree planting initiative 

Apply now for November 2021 planting...

Schools to community organisations are encouraged to get involved in Planting a Tree for the Platinum Jubilee in celebration of The Queen’s 70 years of Service to the Nation. 

The Woodland Trust is a partner of the QGC and their Free Trees for Schools and Communities Scheme is a great way to get involved with tree planting. Across 2021 and 2022 they have over three million saplings in tree packs, available on a first come first served basis. Information on how to apply for the free saplings is available through the Woodland Trust website.

See the PLAN about where to plant and how to secure a healthy tree which is right for your location. 

Save the Date
Enfield's Big Green Climate Festival

18 - 26 September

Enfield Climate Action Forum (EnCaf), is encouraging organisations and businesses to get involved in its Enfield’s Big Green Climate Festival -  which is being held as part of the Climate Coalition's nationwide festival from 18th - 26th Sept - to highlight the climate change crisis and put pressure on world leaders, especially in advance of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow in November.

Enterprise Enfield will be hosting 2 webinars during the week- aimed at encouraging businesses to reduce their environmental impact.