Over 200 Suffolk secondary school students came together on 2nd July to learn, debate and take action against one of the biggest issues facing their generation – climate change. The Suffolk Youth Climate Conference was held at Suffolk One Sixth Form College and was organised by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership. This annual event gives […]
Join us for a free pollinator evening
Join the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley Partnership to find out more about these important animals and how you can help them thrive in your community. Our free event is taking place at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden, Flatford Rd, East Bergholt, Colchester CO7 6UL on Tuesday 29th July from 6:00-8:00pm. For more information and […]
Suffolk Community Network Review Survey – win £300 for your group!
The Suffolk Community Network brings together community groups, parish councils and town councils across the county working on sustainability projects. The network has been running for 2 and a half years, and the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership are reviewing it to ensure the groups are supported in the best way possible. Even if you aren’t […]
New £1m Trees Outside Woodland Fund now open
Grants to support the establishment of thousands of trees, orchards and hedgerows on streets, in parks, and in community and educational spaces across the UK, are now available through The Tree Council – including the introduction of a new £1m grant pot, funded by Defra. The Tree Council, the national charity working together for the […]
New accessible shuttle to enhance access to Constable’s Flatford – new volunteers wanted to boost service
The National Trust recently celebrated the launch of a new electric, wheelchair-accessible shuttle, that will enhance access for visitors with limited mobility to one of the most iconic locations within the Dedham Vale National Landscape. The conservation charity is now calling for volunteers to help make the new service available to even more people. The […]
Event kits available for Wilder Together in the Stour Valley
Wilder Together in the Stour Valley is a partnership project between Suffolk and Essex Wildlife Trusts, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden, Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley and the communities living in the parish and town councils in the Stour Valley. Working together ensures a network of wild areas are created, restored and reconnected, on […]
Highlights from 2024/25 National Landscape team delivery
It has been another positive year in the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley, and neighbouring Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. The National Landscape team, based in Ipswich, works with the Partnership members, landowners and with the support of volunteers has been able to deliver the following output between 1st April […]
FREE Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on Saturday 29th March
On Saturday 29th March there will be a partial eclipse of the Sun. This will start at 10am and finish at 12:00pm. The Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign will have a number of telescopes set up so that you can safely view the Sun as the moon passes in front of it […]
Locations in Suffolk announced as part of Plug In Suffolk Car Club
Ten locations across Suffolk will be fitted with electric cars that can be booked out by drivers in the community by the minute, hour or day. Two cars will be placed at each of the following locations and local residents will receive free membership to the Car Club as well as credit added to their […]
Suffolk Sustainability in Education Conference
It is almost time for the Sustainability in Education Conference taking place on 2nd April at St Joseph’s College, Ipswich! All schools are expected to have a climate action plan in place by the end of July and this conference will give you all the knowledge and skills to develop and improve your work on […]