Events
Little Green Change is partnering with a number of charities, local authorities, businesses and individuals to run environmental events throughout the year.
We'll also have our stall at a number of external events and fairs throughout the year.
Be the first to find out about new events as they are promoted by signing up to our e-news, or by following us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and/or LinkedIn.
Hedgerow community surveying sessions
Competitions and challenges
Take part in a Little Green Change competition or challenge. Remember to send us your entry photos to be in with a chance of winning one of our great prizes.
Terms and conditions apply.
Grow a Tree Challenge
Autumn is a great time to collect seeds from trees, including from species native to the UK such as Hazel (hazelnuts), Elder (berries), Hawthorn (berries), and Oak (acorns). You can get help identifying trees using the Woodland Trust's free app. Click here to get it.
The environmental problem:
Increasing the number of trees is essential for tackling the climate and nature emergencies. The Woodland Trust reports the likelihood of new pests and diseases entering Britain is increasing and that 1,117,696
oak trees alone were imported into the UK between 2013-2015. Increasing the number of trees grown at home can reduce the biosecurity threat from abroad and can hugely reduce a tree's transportation carbon footprint.
How to enter:
Simply send a photo of you planting your tree seed to info@littlegreenchange.com, followed by one showing you with your tree sapling once it emerges. One entry will be selected at random to win a £50 National Garden Gift Voucher. Entries will be accepted from individuals (both children and adults) and from schools. Entry deadline: Friday 26th April 2024. Terms and conditions apply.
Transforming Textiles Competition
Can you turn pre-loved textiles into something fabulous? Whether it's a stained t-shirt, a torn pair of jeans, or an unwanted duvet cover, the only rule of this competition is nothing can be purchased new - unless it's second hand, for example from a charity shop and proof of purchase can be provided.
The environmental problem:
According to the UN, the fashion industry produces up to 8% of global carbon emissions, with dyeing textiles being the second-largest cause of water pollution globally. With tonnes of textiles being burned or buried in landfill sites every day, and workers in the global textile industry often being poorly paid and working in appalling conditions, it makes sense for us to reuse and upcycle whenever we can.
How to enter:
Send us a photo of you making your item, and one of you with your finished creation, to info@littlegreenchange.com. One winning entry will be selected from the Junior category (ages 8-13) and one from the Senior category (ages 14-19). Entries will be accepted from individuals and from schools. Deadline: Friday 10th May 2024. Terms and conditions apply.
Schools Programme actions
Our Schools Programme covers different environmental topics including biodiversity, waste, water, energy, travel, purchasing, and human health. You can find out more about this programme on our education page.
A selection of photos, submitted by participating schools and students, will be added to our Wall of Fame.
We'll also be promoting the environmental improvements resulting from our Schools Programme on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.
Wall of Fame
Check out a selection of images from our events, school actions, and competitions..
We're proud to have won the Green/Eco Business of the Year Award at the 2024 Jurassic Business Awards, as well as gaining a 2024 Sustainable Business Award from Litter Free Dorset. We're also finalists at the 2024 South West regional UK StartUp Awards, and The Small Awards 2024.
We're accredited members of Social Enterprise UK, and Dorset Climate Action Network
