All Discussions Tagged 'biodiversity' - Sustainable Hackney2024-03-29T07:21:16Zhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=biodiversity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGC is recruiting trainee urban growerstag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2023-01-24:6446498:Topic:1389482023-01-24T22:20:38.803ZRichenda Wilsonhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/RichendaWilson
<p><strong>Do you want to develop your food-growing skills?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Would you like to learn about the sustainable food movement?</strong></p>
<p>Growing Communities is recruiting three trainee growers. The free training will involve learning all aspects of growing vegetables with a particular emphasis on salad leaves. You will work alongside the grower for one day a week (Monday or Tuesday), learning all aspects of running our urban market gardens in Springfield and Clissold…</p>
<p><strong>Do you want to develop your food-growing skills?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Would you like to learn about the sustainable food movement?</strong></p>
<p>Growing Communities is recruiting three trainee growers. The free training will involve learning all aspects of growing vegetables with a particular emphasis on salad leaves. You will work alongside the grower for one day a week (Monday or Tuesday), learning all aspects of running our urban market gardens in Springfield and Clissold Parks in Hackney.</p>
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<p>We are looking for enthusiastic people who are keen to learn how to grow food in a sustainable way, enjoy working outdoors and working with others.</p>
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<p>This traineeship is open to everyone, regardless of background. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less accessible to people from minority backgrounds and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that opportunities like this are less available to you, or you don’t see yourself represented very often in the environmental or sustainable food sectors. </p>
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<p>Growing Communities is a social enterprise run by a small but committed team of local staff and volunteers. We run a weekly organic fruit and veg scheme, the Patchwork Farm in Hackney, the farmers’ market in Stoke Newington and Dagenham Farm.</p>
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<p>Visit <a href="https://growingcommunities.org/jobs">https://growingcommunities.org/jobs</a> for more details about the training and how to apply.</p>
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<p>Deadline: 20 February.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10948644896?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10948644896?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p class="Default"></p> Session workers neededtag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2022-05-03:6446498:Topic:1374852022-05-03T13:08:34.183ZEcoACTIVEhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/ClareFlenley
<p>ecoACTIVE is looking to recruit freelance session workers to support our team in delivering indoor and outdoor environmental education workshops, in Hackney and across London. </p>
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<p>Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, have an awareness of environmental issues and be able to communicate effectively with people of all ages.</p>
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<p><strong>We are particularly looking for people with gardening/horticulture experience, OR a Forest School leader qualification (level 3)…</strong></p>
<p>ecoACTIVE is looking to recruit freelance session workers to support our team in delivering indoor and outdoor environmental education workshops, in Hackney and across London. </p>
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<p>Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, have an awareness of environmental issues and be able to communicate effectively with people of all ages.</p>
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<p><strong>We are particularly looking for people with gardening/horticulture experience, OR a Forest School leader qualification (level 3) and/OR those with formal teaching experience.</strong></p>
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<p>Closing date for applications Monday 16th May (9 am).</p>
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<p>For further information and to download the application pack, please visit <a href="http://www.ecoactive.org.uk/vacancies">www.ecoactive.org.uk/vacancies</a></p>
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<p></p> Looking for eco-friendly garden designertag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2021-06-22:6446498:Topic:1355422021-06-22T10:01:26.239ZKirsten Fosterhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/KirstenFoster659
<p>Hi</p>
<p>Thought someone here might be into sustainable garden design, or know someone who is. I'm looking for a garden designer to help me revamp and redesign my garden with a strong wildlife-friendly/ sustainable focus. Mainly need help with looking at the space and getting the most from it, finding best spots for things like storage, seating, pond etc. We probably need more help with the landscape aspects than the planting aspects but would also welcome advice on what to plant where.…</p>
<p>Hi</p>
<p>Thought someone here might be into sustainable garden design, or know someone who is. I'm looking for a garden designer to help me revamp and redesign my garden with a strong wildlife-friendly/ sustainable focus. Mainly need help with looking at the space and getting the most from it, finding best spots for things like storage, seating, pond etc. We probably need more help with the landscape aspects than the planting aspects but would also welcome advice on what to plant where. Someone practical, adaptable, creative and friendly would be ideal! Budget isn't a massive issue. We don't want anything fancy, and would rather reuse and repurpose stuff, but we're not looking to do it on the cheap. Email kirsten@kirstenfoster.com if you're interested or might know someone who is.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Kirsten</p> 5 litre bottles needed for tree wateringtag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2021-05-05:6446498:Topic:1353492021-05-05T10:37:20.500ZClare Taylorhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/ClareTaylor
<p>The tree watering groups for Millfields Park are running out of the 5 litre bottles used to transport the water to the trees in the watering cart - they get heavy use and don't survive very long.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8894979893?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8894979893?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="250"></img></a> Does anyone have any they have no use for? If so, please contact the user group at …</p>
<p>The tree watering groups for Millfields Park are running out of the 5 litre bottles used to transport the water to the trees in the watering cart - they get heavy use and don't survive very long.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8894979893?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8894979893?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="250" class="align-center"/></a>Does anyone have any they have no use for? If so, please contact the user group at <a class="ox-807dcb260d-moz-txt-link-abbreviated mailto-link" href="mailto:chair@millfieldsuser.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chair@millfieldsuser.org.uk</a> <span>.</span></p> Online activites for eco-learning at hometag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2020-05-01:6446498:Topic:720732020-05-01T16:51:51.499ZEcoACTIVEhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/ClareFlenley
<p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">ecoACTIVE is an innovative environmental education charity dedicated to exploring complex issues of sustainability. We seek to reach out to young people and communities and inspire them to become agents of change.</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Normally, we engage young people via workshops we deliver at schools around Hackney. Schools are currently shut, of course, but we are keen to…</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">ecoACTIVE is an innovative environmental education charity dedicated to exploring complex issues of sustainability. We seek to reach out to young people and communities and inspire them to become agents of change.</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Normally, we engage young people via workshops we deliver at schools around Hackney. Schools are currently shut, of course, but we are keen to keep engaging and educating, so have created online learning resources for young folk to use at home.</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000000; font-family: &quot; gill sans&quot;,&quot;gill sans mt&quot;,gill,&quot;century gothic&quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Find them at <a href="https://ecoactive.org.uk/index.php/learning-at-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ecoactive.org.uk/index.php/learning-at-home</a></span></span></p>
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<p>W<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">e hope you are all well and safe. </span></p> Outdoor People - Become a Wild Walk Leader!tag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2019-11-07:6446498:Topic:712062019-11-07T17:33:47.806ZCath Priskhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/CathPrisk
<p>Outdoor People is a social enterprise, with a mission to make the outdoors easy for everyone, and in particular for families, kids and communities. We sell great outdoors kit in our shop, run projects for local residents, and offer consultancy to organisations that share our mission.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Family Wild Walks project is growing and we need your help! We are looking for enthusiastic Wild Walkers to volunteer to lead monthly Wild Walks in…</span></p>
<p>Outdoor People is a social enterprise, with a mission to make the outdoors easy for everyone, and in particular for families, kids and communities. We sell great outdoors kit in our shop, run projects for local residents, and offer consultancy to organisations that share our mission.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Family Wild Walks project is growing and we need your help! We are looking for enthusiastic Wild Walkers to volunteer to lead monthly Wild Walks in Hackney.</span></p>
<h3><b>What are Wild Walks?</b></h3>
<p>Wild Walks – ‘adventures for children to take their adults on’ – are short walks of about 2km.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>They can be transformational; fostering friendships and helping children and families enjoy, socialise and play in their local green spaces every day. The aim is to allow outdoor play to happen, connect with nature and have fun!</p>
<p>We believe that a little bit of nature and outdoor play everyday can help us keep healthy and active, feel good, learn, act and be connected. No matter how big or little we are, we can all play!</p>
<h4><em>Did you know? Every child in London lives within 15 minutes walk of a park and yet one in seven London’s children NEVER go to a green space.</em></h4>
<h3><b>What do Wild Walk Leaders do?</b></h3>
<p>Being a Wild Walk Leader is rewarding, fun and creative. It is a great opportunity to get to know your area better and make more friends in your community.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>As Wild Walk Leaders, we make sure everyone is welcomed, safe, happy and having fun. We plan Wild Walk routes through large and small green spaces and find spots for picnicking and play. We make sure our walks are flexible and easily accessible to accommodate for all ages, buggy and wheel-chair access, the weather, hungry children, spontaneous play and unexpected adventure!</p>
<p>The time commitment as a Wild Walk Leader is not huge. Ideally you would lead one walk a month but this is flexible and a commitment that can be shared between Wild Walk Leaders. Wild Walks are about 2-3 hours long and 2-3km in distance (we take it slow!). We anticipate preparation and feedback time for each Wild Walk to take around 2-3 hours. This means the total monthly commitment for a Wild Walk Leader is up to 6 hours (including the walk).</p>
<p>Wild Walk Leaders are ambassadors for community, outdoor play and nature in our neighbourhoods.</p>
<p><b>The responsibilities of a Wild Walk Leader include:</b></p>
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<li>Planning and risk assessing Wild Walk routes.</li>
<li>Publicising Wild Walks in the community.</li>
<li>Welcoming families to the Wild Walks.</li>
<li>Giving a brief introduction to the project and ensuring everyone is prepared for the walk.</li>
<li>Making sure registration forms (for new families) and registers are completed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li>Leading Wild Walks.</li>
<li>Taking photos!</li>
<li>Gaining feedback from families that join the walks. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li>Dealing with problems and challenges on the Wild Walks and reporting these to the Project Leader.</li>
<li>Attending occasional Wild Walk Leader meetings and receiving support and mentoring from the Project Leader.</li>
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<h3><b>What support and training do I receive?</b></h3>
<p>You are supported by Outdoor People staff throughout your journey as a Wild Walk Leader.</p>
<p>Wild Walk Leader Training includes a Wild Walks Induction Day, First Aid at Work Certificate and Safeguarding Best Practice. As part of the training, you will plan and lead your own Wild Walk with the support of an experienced Wild Walk Leader. Childcare is available for training commitments, if needed.</p>
<p>You will have access to Outdoor People resources and equipment, become part of a small, supportive network of Wild Walk Leaders in Hackney and have regular check ins with the Project Leader. We encourage that each Wild Walk has two Wild Walk Leaders so that responsibilities, such as paperwork and making sure no one is left behind, can be shared!</p>
<h3><b>Who are we looking for?</b></h3>
<p>We are looking for enthusiastic people in Hackney that value getting outdoors, playing and walking on a regular basis. Ideally you are a parent, carer or someone who regularly looks after children, however this is not essential. You don’t need any particular experience or even to get outdoors as frequently as you would like, becoming a Wild Walk Leader will help you get out more!</p>
<p>This role is suited to people with good communication skills, who are reliable, well organised, caring and sensitive to people’s needs and are able to speak in front of small groups. You will be closely supported and these skills will develop as you gain confidence and your own style of facilitating the Wild Walks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<h3><b>Get in touch to get involved!</b></h3>
<p>If you would like to become a Wild Walk Leader email Bethany Martin (beth@outdoorpeople.org.uk) to express your interest and find out more!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> Paid conservation traineeships for young people (16-25 yrs)tag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2018-11-27:6446498:Topic:673872018-11-27T12:29:05.112ZKeepingitWild_EMhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/KeepingitWildEM
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Keeping it Wild Traineeships</strong></span> <strong>–</strong> paid training / skills development placements</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Keeping it Wild: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Keeping it Wild is a new three-year project, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, that will <strong>empower and inspire 600 young people</strong> aged 11-25, from backgrounds…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Keeping it Wild Traineeships</strong></span> <strong>–</strong> paid training / skills development placements</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Keeping it Wild: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Keeping it Wild is a new three-year project, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, that will <strong>empower and inspire 600 young people</strong> aged 11-25, from backgrounds currently under-represented in natural heritage, to gain vital skills while discovering, conserving and sharing their experiences of the capital’s wild spaces. Over the next three years the project will enable the Trust, and other partner organisations such as the John Muir Trust, to inspire more young people to care about, and protect, wildlife and wild spaces. Alongside John Muir Trust, LWT will be working closely with London Youth, and Headliners (UK).<strong>You can read more about the project <a href="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/keeping-it-wild" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Traineeship opportunity:</strong></span></p>
<p>The Keeping it Wild Traineeships offer a unique opportunity for <strong>young people</strong> aged between <strong>16-25</strong> to undertake a paid full-time, three month vocational traineeship based at a London Wildlife Trust Reserve, where you'll spend time learning from the London Wildlife Trust reserves team, gaining valuable practical skills in urban nature conservation, community engagement, media/journalism and communications. You’ll also have the chance to shape and influence how the Trust works with young people in the future. </p>
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<p><strong>Keeping it Wild trainees will have the opportunity to gain the following accreditations:</strong></p>
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<li>OCN Level 2 accreditation in Media and Journalism, with a focus on film production about your local green spaces and LWT nature reserves;</li>
<li>John Muir Award – an environmental award scheme.<br/><br/></li>
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<p><strong>In addition trainees will develop a broad range of skills required in the conservation sector:</strong></p>
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<li>Practical conservation & reserve management</li>
<li>Surveying and monitoring</li>
<li>Community engagement and education</li>
<li>Work readiness, CV and job application training<br/><br/></li>
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<p><strong>Details here:</strong> <a href="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs/keeping-it-wild-traineeships-x-3"><strong>https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs/keeping-it-wild-traineeships-x-3</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date: Thursday 6th December 2018</strong></p>
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<p></p> Wild Action Programme - free opportunity for young people (11-25 years)tag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2018-11-23:6446498:Topic:675192018-11-23T17:15:27.156ZKeepingitWild_EMhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/KeepingitWildEM
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wild Action Programme</span></strong></span> <strong>–</strong> <em>free nature conservation skills workshops</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is an exciting free opportunity for groups of <strong>young people</strong> (between the ages of <strong>11-25</strong>) to learn and develop key skills in urban nature conservation…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wild Action Programme</span></strong></span> <strong>–</strong> <em>free nature conservation skills workshops</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is an exciting free opportunity for groups of <strong>young people</strong> (between the ages of <strong>11-25</strong>) to learn and develop key skills in urban nature conservation at a London Wildlife Trust nature reserves, gain a Level 1 Media and Journalism accreditation and work towards a <a href="https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/john-muir-award">John Muir Award</a>, as part of the new youth-led programme <a href="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/keeping-it-wild"><strong>Keeping it Wild</strong></a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Young people will:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learn a range of key <strong>practical skills</strong> involved in managing an urban nature reserve (including <strong><a href="http://www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woodberry Wetlands</a></strong>);</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with experienced conservation officers from London Wildlife Trust;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Explore a range of <strong>media</strong> and learn from a qualified and experienced journalist documenting experiences via <strong>nature photography, social media</strong> & <strong>film production</strong>;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience hands-on, interactive and practical conservation work that makes a real difference to the quality of our nature and wildlife in London.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key info:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A free programme for <strong>11-25</strong> year olds;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Series of <strong>8 workshops</strong>, dates and timings can be flexible to suit your timetable;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible framework within which activities identified by your school college or youth group can be tailored to meet the needs of the group and the curriculum via the John Muir Trust environmental award scheme;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No prep or resource needed, we provide all staffing, equipment & session planning;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lunch is provided</strong> and <strong>travel expenses are covered</strong>.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Booking details:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>We are currently taking bookings for the New Year 2019</u></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are interested in booking this opportunity for your young people, please contact <strong><a href="mailto:dlemon@wildlondon.org.uk">dlemon@wildlondon.org.uk</a></strong> or call <strong>020 7261 0447</strong> or <strong>07851 862 305</strong>.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>What is Keeping it Wild?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keeping it Wild is a new three-year project, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, that will <strong>empower and inspire 600 young people</strong> aged 11-25, from backgrounds currently under-represented in natural heritage, to gain vital skills while discovering, conserving and sharing their experiences of the capital’s wild spaces. Over the next three years the project will enable the Trust, and other partner organisations such as the John Muir Trust, to inspire more young people to care about, and protect, wildlife and wild spaces. Alongside John Muir Trust, LWT will be working closely with London Youth, and Headliners (UK).<strong>You can read more about the project <a href="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/keeping-it-wild">here</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><img style="margin: 0px; width: 700px; height: 200px; float: left;" alt="" src="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/sites/default/files/images/KIW%20EMAIL%20PARTNERS%20BANNER2.jpg"/></strong></span></p>
<p></p> Greening infrastructure - and bluetag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2018-11-07:6446498:Topic:671772018-11-07T23:12:25.892ZKathryn Johnsonhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/KathrynJohnson
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<p><strong>A Blue-Green Infrastructure Plan</strong></p>
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<p>The immense pressures on our environment, climate change, biodiversity loss, demand for food, shelter and resources, pollution, mean that we must make our ecosystem as resilient as possible. To do that we need to bring together knowledge and expertise of ecology, urban design and human relations to land and environment. Developing a plan means we can take a strategic approach, plan and deliver steps to restore and…</p>
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<p><strong>A Blue-Green Infrastructure Plan</strong></p>
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<p>The immense pressures on our environment, climate change, biodiversity loss, demand for food, shelter and resources, pollution, mean that we must make our ecosystem as resilient as possible. To do that we need to bring together knowledge and expertise of ecology, urban design and human relations to land and environment. Developing a plan means we can take a strategic approach, plan and deliver steps to restore and support our ecosystem from the smallest space to the whole landscape.</p>
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<p>Hackney Council made a commitment to "develop a Public Realm <strong>Green Infrastructure Plan</strong>, with the aim of ensuring the selection and spatial distribution of our trees and plants is driven by the best available research to improve Hackney's resilience to climate change-induced extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves, and contribute towards fighting the borough's poor air quality" in the Hackney Labour manifesto for 2018-2022.</p>
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<p>We absolutely welcome this commitment and its scientific basis. However, we have some concerns. It should also cover the blue infrastructure - water bodies and our influence on water quality of the River Lea. And we need an ecosystem approach which does not recognise political or ownership boundaries (such as the public realm). We will also need to examine all infrastructure to assess its impacts and identify all opportunities. We look forward to working with the Council to develop and implement a really good plan.</p>
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<p><strong>Working on it</strong></p>
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<p>Sustainable Hackney kicked off discussion on Blue-Green Infrastructure at our AGM in June 2018. Mireille Tchapi from the University of Westminster gave an overview of scientific and social approaches. I looked at how we can build on GIPs already developed by other local authorities. John Little, Clapton Park Estate contractor and proprietor of Green Roofs and Marie Murray and Brian Cummings of Dalston Eastern Curve Garden looked at existing work to develop our green infrastructure. You can read about <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133941444?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the discussions at our AGM</a> here.</p>
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<p>We've set up a Working Group to see how we can contribute to developing the Plan and what we think needs to be in it. The first meeting in October had a brainstorm on the Council's commitment, welcomed it but expressed the concerns set out above. We also had a discussion on the proposed changes to the Stoke Newington Gyratory and were deeply concerned to see that major surface works are to be undertaken with no inkling that the opportunity to defragment habitat and build ecosystem resilience has even crossed their minds. We agreed to write to the Council, the Mayor of London and Transport for London on all these concerns.</p>
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<p>The Working Group's next meeting on 26 November will look at London and other local authorities' plans. Everyone agreed to read the London report and one other GIP. Why not have a look at your home or favourite town's GIP and come along and discuss what we can build on? You can blog or comment on them on this page too. Here's some <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133941418?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">REFERENCES</a> to GIPs but if your chosen town is not there just search the web and see what you can find. Details of the meeting are <a href="http://sustainablehackney.org.uk/events/sustainable-hackney-green-infrastructure-plan" target="_self">here</a>. Venue is still to be arranged so please check back later.</p>
<p></p> EcoACTIVE are hiring freelance session workerstag:sustainablehackney.org.uk,2018-10-25:6446498:Topic:673262018-10-25T12:50:14.132ZEcoACTIVEhttps://sustainablehackney.org.uk/profile/ClareFlenley
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<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>We are looking to recruit freelance session workers to join our fun, creative team at EcoACTIVE and help us deliver practical, hands-on sessions indoors and outdoors in schools, community groups and parks.</p>
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<p>If you want to learn more or apply please visit our website; <a rel="nofollow" href="https://ecoactive.org.uk/recruitment-freelance-session-worker">https://ecoactive.org.uk/recruitment-freelance-session-worker</a></p>
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