News, Funding, Events for Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
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Environmental Network
Thanks for your interest in the Barnet VCFSE 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
20 January 2022
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
Thursday 17 February, 10.30 - 12noon
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive an invite and zoom link for our 12th on 17 February.
If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, 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.
At February's meeting we will be joined by Sarah Fecunda, Member Pioneer from the Co-op who will be updating us on Co-op's envrionmental work and funding and at 17 March meeting Cara Elkins who is leading on Barnet Council’s sustainability strategy, will be joining us.
If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know.
Take a break
Listen and Watch...
You can listen to back episodes of 39 Ways to Save the Planet, BBC Radio Four's programme created in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, presenting ideas to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.
Help charities further their mission by voting in the #CharityFilm Awards. It only takes a few seconds to vote. Here's the environmental category but there are plenty more.
FREE Fundraising Training for Barnet's VCFSE
Barnet Together have put together a series of 8 fortnightly online training sessions from Wed 26 January. Each session is independent of the others, but by attending them all you will gain skills and insights into raising money through trusts and foundations, how to diversify your income and make better connections with funders and supporters. For easy booking on all eight training sessions head on over to this Eventbrite page, or for more information on each session go here.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.”– Chinese Proverb
Updates on two Tree Planting events in Barnet...
As a practical demonstration of Barnet Society's commitment to the environment, in 2022 they want to plant 180 saplings on Barnet Hill. If you could spare a couple of hours over the next few weeks, your help would be most welcome. No previous horticultural skill is needed – just ability to wield a spade and bend down! They intend to begin during week of 17 January, the start of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Tree, and to plant in stages over January and February - subject to Covid restrictions and the weather, of course. Dates and times can be arranged to suit you. From last year's experience, planting can be done safely in small socially distanced groups. More information and if you want to get involved email Robin.
We can now confirm that the Tiny Forest near Henlys Corner will be planted on Thursday, February 24th! The morning session (from around 1000-1300) will be dedicated to school groups. The afternoon session (from around 1300 until 1700 or when we finish planting) will be for everyone else. It would help the organisers if you could give them an indication of whether you can take part and what time you'll be there. It will probably get muddy so please bring appropriate clothing and shoes. If you can, bring your own gloves as well. Earthwatch will provide all other things. And remember that the Tiny Forest will need lots of love and care for years beyond planting, so even if you can't make the 24th there will be plenty of ways to get involved. More details here or email Daniel or Paul.
DID YOU KNOW >> That our neighbours in Camden and Islington are seeking to change green spaces from passive health enablers to play a central role in improving physical and mental health. Read more about their Parks for Health project.
Job Opportunity
Communications Assistant
Are you interested in communicating about nature and the environment? Would you like to help create social media and other content about our green spaces? Are you interested in gaining some office experience whilst also getting to work extensively outdoors? Then do apply!
As a condition of the funding, they will be prioritising applications from those underrepresented in the environmental sector, namely those from BAME backgrounds, under 25s and disabled people - do pass on this on to anyone who might be interested.
Full details here. Closing date 5pm, Thursday 20 January (TODAY)
Silk Stream Flood Resilience Innovation Project
In November 2021, a major six-year partnership project led by Harrow and Barnet Councils was announced. This project is funded by Defra as part of the £150 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme which is managed by the Environment Agency.
The project will explore opportunities to build new wetlands, restore stretches of river and create new areas of natural drainage to increase flood resilience as well as create a host of other benefits, including improved water quality, beautiful public spaces that will boost health and wellbeing and much needed habitat for wildlife.
Funding News
Funding projects encouraging outdoor activity with long-lasting benefits, especially for those new to being outdoors. Awards range from £50 to £500 for individuals, community groups, schools and organisations to encourage people to get outdoors.
Rolling applications
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
There are various funding pots for those looking to put on events and activties for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.
There are rolling deadlines for Sports England and National Lottery funds, Arts Council deadline Monday 28 February.
British Ecological Society
The British Ecological Society are inviting organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to to organise ecological public engagement events to promote ecological science to a wide audience.
Deadline 5pm, Friday 18 March.
Stop Press! Burnt Oak and Colindale Traffic Management Measures consultation (ends 31 Jan) Provide your views on proposals to introduce traffic management measures in Booth Road and The Greenway to deal with drivers taking short cuts through residential areas in Burnt Oak and Colindale.
