Greenprint Forum

Important update - due to the horrible weather forecast for 23 October, we've postponed this visit to 30 October instead.

We're off to Holton Pits for a guided tour! Join us on 23 Oct to see and hear about this special site, how it was secured by and for the community, and the continue work caring for it for future generations. Register via: bit.ly/46NpGr4 @greensuffolk @SuffClmChgePshp

Are you involved in commercial fishing in or near Southwold? This fishing gear recovery event starting on 15 Sep, to help old commercial fishing gear gets recycled, could be of interest: #BeatPlasticPollution @EastSuffolk @KeepBritainTidy @RWE_UK @eastern_ifca @mcsuk

Looking for a role in the green economy? FCC Environment are recruiting for an Information & Education Manager to engage with audiences in Suffolk about waste minimisation and recycling. For more info visit bit.ly/4m4WWzw

@DebenClimate are seeking a Project Coordinator to help deliver affordable, clean community energy in eastern Suffolk - if this sounds like you check out their advert: bit.ly/4fstIJk

We're going to the beach! Join us for Beachwatch 2025, combining a beach clean with citizen science: 20 Sep, 10:00 – North Lowestoft 27 Sep, 10:00 – South Lowestoft 28 Sep, 11:00– Felixstowe 4 Oct, 10:00 – Pakefield Register via: bit.ly/4m6hWqr #plasticaction @mcsuk

If you are making a difference for the environment in eastern Suffolk and would like us to feature it in our next newsletter, whether it's about an established, emerging, or new initiative, please drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you! greenissues@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Our summer newsletter is out now! bit.ly/4k2q3m1 With stories from across our wonderful network to inform and inspire. @ttwoodbridge @eastern_ifca @KeepBritainTidy @TWTGSuffolk @RWE_UK @EastSuffolk @greensuffolk @GroundworkEast @coastandheaths

The week ahead is set to be warm, so don't forget to make sure the #wildlife living in your garden has access to fresh, clean water! 🦔💧💚 Add shallow dishes of water to your garden all year round, with a few pebbles so insects & small birds can safely perch to have a drink too!

We're going on a tour! On Monday 23 June, we're visiting Pathways Care Farm, we've been invited to be shown around and meet the co-workers and learn about their approach. Anyone with an interest in the care farm concept is welcome - registration essential bit.ly/4gb62Ik

Your EV experience awaits!🔌Don't miss EVEX2025 - join us! 📆 9th & 10 July | Trinity Park, Ipswich 🕹️ Get behind the wheel with EV test drives! ⚡️ Hear from the industry’s EV experts. 🔗 evexevent.com #EVEX2025 #EV #HGV #eHGV #TestDrives #ChargingSolutions

Be inspired by this day of open wild gardens in Woodbridge on 28 June:

Here's one for all true swiftie fans - a talk by the author of the book Swifts and Us in Halesworth on 10 July:

Interested in hedgehogs and how to help them? This event coming up on 10 June in Framlingham could be just for you:

Interested in finding out more about beekeeping? 🐝Waveney Beekeepers Group have their open weekend in Barsham 28 and 29 June:

This weekend in Beccles! more info including full programme: becclestowncouncil.gov.uk/climatechange/

Are you involved in commercial fishing in Lowestoft? This fishing gear amnesty event next week, to help old commercial fishing gear gets recycled, could be of interest: #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 #BeatPlasticPollution @EastSuffolk @KeepBritainTidy @RWE_UK @eastern_ifca

Did you see this? The #CarbonCharter May 2025 Newsletter was out #yesterday with the FULL itinerary for the flagship event on 12th June. Check it out at carboncharter.org/the-may-2025-c… Get on board #CharterTuesday #Network #SME ’s @suffolkcc @NorfolkCC @GroundworkEast #CarbonFootprint