Pesticide Action Network have launched a pesticide free towns campaign to help persuade councils across the country to go pesticide free. Our very own #pesticidebuster campaign was highlighted as a case study (PDF) earlier in the year, and helped them in the development of their national campaign. I’m sure by now you will have signed…
Saturday 25th July between 12 – 4pm Camden Friends of the Earth will be at the Big Green Picnic in Castlehaven Community & Wildlife Park, a fantastic event put together by residents and volunteers. Fun activities will include: Kids picnics! Dr Bike – cycling advice A BBQ Bouncy Castle Massage session Tree Walk & Talk Circus Skills…
On 19th July between 11am – 6pm Camden Friends of the Earth will be at the London Permaculture Festival, a chance to learn about inspirational projects ranging from rainforest restoration, regenerative agriculture, locking up carbon and more! Plus perennial vegetables and other interesting tasty edibles! Camden Friends of the Earth will be there campaigning for a…
What are we calling for? The London Borough of Camden to stop using all pesticides where an alternative is available, whether by themselves or by sub-contractors. This should be in all areas under their control such as parks, streets etc. Sign the petition online at change.org Residents to make a personal commitment to avoid hazardous…
We are calling on the London Borough of Camden to stop using all pesticides where an alternative is available, whether by themselves or by sub-contractors. This should be in all areas under their control such as parks, streets etc. Please sign the online petition here. What’s wrong with pesticides? Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides and…
This Wednesday we have a unique opportunity to quiz the candidates who are standing in the Holborn & St Pancras constituency on their responses to climate change – whether that’s from a fuel poverty & social justice, international negotiations, energy generation, transport, air pollution, or other perspectives. This will be a chance to demonstrate the importance of an…
In response to our government’s blinkered race for fracking, while snubbing the latest public opinion polls (74% against fracking under people’s homes without their permission, and 80% in favour of renewable energy), we wanted to visually capture how people FEEL about fracking – since their thoughts don’t seem to count. And who can dispute one’s…
It’s voting time – this Thursday 22nd May we have the opportunity to send a message to Camden council about the issues we care about. CamdenCAN (Camden Climate Action Network) have prepared a series of commitments, defined with lots of input from different local groups, including Camden Friends of the Earth. We are supporting this manifesto…
**Competition deadline extended until Sunday 16 March 2014** Our London-wide photo competition on the theme of Fashion & the environment is open to all – interpret as you like! To enter, please send your photos to camdenfoe@gmail.com by midnight on Sunday 16 March 2014. The shortlisted photographs will be printed and exhibited at the Red Hand Gallery…
Camden Friends of the Earth are holding a pop-up eco-friendly fashion event on Saturday 22 March 2014, 11am – 11pm at the Red Hand Gallery in Tufnell Park. Join us to explore the green possibilities in the exciting world of fashion! The pop-up will feature a vintage fair with local vintage & ethical fashion traders,…