“The Magic of Heathlands” by Michael Jones and Ruth Shelton of the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership, hosted by Merrow Residents’ Association on 22 February at 8pm on Zoom. If you would like to join us, please e-mail Charlie Meakin, our event organiser, on c.meakin93@gmail.com to receive a link. Discover the fascinating world of local heathlands, nocturnal … Continue reading Magic of Heathlands – MERROW RESIDENTS’ TALK VIA ZOOM

Henrietta Stock (GEF and Al Gore's Climate Reality Project) will present the facts, and we will discuss what the people of Guildford can do about climate change. What are the facts? What can we do? Guildford Environmental Forum, in collaboration with The Guildford Society and Holy Trinity Amenity Group (HTAG), resume the series of public … Continue reading What Can Guildford Do About The Climate Emergency?

Following the AGM, there will be a talk by Mike Smyth, Chairman and Founder of Wey Valley Solar Co-operative. “The Future for Solar Energy in Guildford” - Mike will cover the trends in solar generation, microgrids and renewable heat and discuss how, with Co-operative and Community involvement, supported by Local Council initiatives, we can make … Continue reading AGM plus ‘The Future for Solar Energy in Guildford’

Come and see us at the GEF stall as part of this year's Farnham Sustainability Festival.   Local organisations, charities, artisans, food and drink producers, and small businesses with a shared passion for sustainability gather together to debate, meet in person (!) and raise awareness. To comply with government guidelines, numbers will be limited. Choose … Continue reading Farnham Sustainability Festival 2021

APOLOGIES - THE SCYTHING COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  WE HOPE TO RUN THIS EVENT AT A FUTURE DATE. Mark Allery is back again to teach us. Learn or improve your scything skills while managing our grass at the Rosamund Community Garden. Everything is provided, including refreshments, but please bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing. … Continue reading CANCELLED – Scything Course for Beginners and Improvers

A unique opportunity to take a guided walk around the beautiful chalk grassland through the Dawcombe and Fraser Down private nature reserves, given by the voluntary reserve manager Simon Humphries. Dawcombe | Surrey Wildlife Trust Fraser Down | Surrey Wildlife Trust Contact info@guildfordenvironment.org.uk for more information.  There is no charge for this event.   Spaces … Continue reading Guided walk: Fraser Down/Dawcombe

Gillian Elsom is a very knowledgeable local amateur botanist and member of Butterfly Conservation will be running an afternoon's wildflower and butterfly identification training for us on site in the Rosamund Community Garden.  This is a great opportunity for a relaxed afternoon in this beautiful space that has already really benefitted from last winter's grazing as … Continue reading Butterfly Identification Training