Repair Cafe – 1 March
Join us just after the new year and bring your broken items so our experts can give them a second lease of life for free!
Sustainable Amersham is a local community group deeply concerned about the devastating impacts of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Our volunteer members design and implement projects that address these impacts. Find out more about what we do!
Anyone can support us and get our newsletter with information on events and activities going on in our area as well as details of our meetings and projects. The bigger we are, the bigger our voice in local decisions that affect our future.
We always need motivated volunteers of all backgrounds and ages to bring their skills and time to existing projects, to start new projects. Find out how to volunteer with us.
Act today to protect tomorrow.
Join us just after the new year and bring your broken items so our experts can give them a second lease of life for free!
If you’re over 15 join us for this free afternoon event and discover how to monitor butterflies, contributing vital data that helps scientists protect these beautiful creatures. We’ll be led by expert Nick Bowles, a highly respected officer for the Upper Thames branch of Butterfly Conservation. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided. Suitable for ages 10 and up
eFree online talk – 7pm to 8:30pm Speak up for our Planet have organised a talk from experts in planning carbon conscious holidays and find
Come and help plant young native trees and prune an existing hedge together with other volunteers to create a biodiverse hedge for wildlife.
If you 16 or over, book a place to join us for a free training course to learn about local amphibians and reptiles, explore monitoring techniques, and discover ways to get involved in conservation efforts
Do you care about the environment and building a sustainable community? Our quarterly social is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people who are passionate about sustainability, nature, and making a positive impact in Amersham.
This is our new Wild Amersham logo, designed by Roza Wojtakowska from Amersham College.
Climate Fresk is a facilitated interactive workshop. In just three hours, it will help you understand the implications of the IPCC report. Using 42 cards, collaborate to work out cause and effect, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and a personal plan of action.
1. Change your current account to a sustainable bank like Triodos, and investigate where your pension is invested.
2. Insulate your home.
3. Choose an energy provider which is actively contributing to renewable energy generation.
4. Use electronics like mobile phones as long as possible.
5. Fly less.
6. Try to eat plant-based foods as much as possible, avoiding beef, dairy and lamb in particular — they usually have the biggest footprint.
7. When it’s time to buy your next car, get a fully electric or hybrid one.
8. Mend and repair your clothes, and buy good quality secondhand.
9. Get your fruit and veg delivered with minimal packaging (we love Riverford), and buy in bulk locally.
10. Get involved with Sustainable Amersham!