The Sustainability CentreEco evolution in action . . . Empowering real change . . . |
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We are a learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability, based in the heart of Hampshire's South Downs National Park in the UK.
We are an authentic model of sustainability. We share practical solutions to inspire and enable people to become the planet protectors and change makers that our world needs. We offer an immersive, practical and creative approach to education. We inspire and support change-makers. We make it possible for everyone to be part of eco evolution in action. |
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by The Earthworks Trust (Reg No.1079866).
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Charity Christmas CardsThis year The Sustainability Centre is selling packs of our own Christmas cards. These are available from our shop. We have beautiful winter scenes taken from our own grounds. Pop in and see them in our shop.
Send Digital Christmas Cards You can now send all your Christmas cards digitally and save money too. For a small donation you can choose one of The Sustainability Centre's online cards at "Dont Send Me A Card".
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Raise Funds For Us
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Friends Scheme
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Christmas Carols
19th December 2019
From 6pm Join us in singing carols around the fire in our beautiful Woodland Hall. The Southdowns Burials team will host a candlelit walk. Please dress very warmly and bring a torch. Booking is not required, everyone is welcome. |
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Give an Alternative Gift
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Gifts for this Christmas!To help you find gifts with a chance to help the planet this year please consider giving a unique gift and at the same time help us to give life-changing outdoor learning experiences to children and support our New Learning Centre.
Your donation to the Sustainability Centre will give a gift back to the planet by making it possible for everyone to be part of eco evolution in action. Use your buying power to help us to inspire and enable people to become the planet protectors and change makers that our world needs. |
Christmas Gifts With A Difference
Earth Protectors Conference
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Wetherdown Lodge Eco Renovation
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As many of our regular visitors will know, one wing of our eco-hostel (formerly an accommodation block for HMS Mercury) has been awaiting transformation since 1995. We have decided that it deserves to take priority in our building transformation programme, so that more school children can come and stay here.
We have been working on detailed plans for the past few months and hope to start early in 2020. This new wing will have 12 new ensuite rooms; a specially fitted room for wheelchair users; a ‘changing places’ toilet; a kitchen, a common room and a staff flat. The outside will be clad with western red cedar from a local plantation and a new ground-source heat pump will contribute to an overall carbon saving of over 50%. |
Our programme of ‘learning alongside the build’ will create opportunities for training in eco-build techniques for many, including young people as part of their apprenticeship.
Thank you to all those who have contributed to our fundraising. We have already raised an amazing £682,000 and have a few funding bids under consideration. With the help of our supporters we are confident of reaching our total of £925,000 in time. |
Children's Holiday Workshops
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Gift ShopWe have a wonderful Gift Shop with lots of lovely things made by local makers. Sally Mareike is the artist who made these beautiful pots.
Our shop sells gifts and items which are locally made or are eco friendly. We also have Permaculture books at 10% off the RRP. All the profits help us to raise funds. Come in and see us Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm. |
Wood Mouse Forest SchoolA Parent and Child Woodland Experience for Ages 3 to 5
Hands on outdoor, exploring and learning experience. Sustainable and green, we only use natural resources and work in our forest school area which has a shelter, fire pit and seating. If children attend regularly it develops their motivation, stamina and motor skills. It also supports emotional and social development, and increases confidence. Each child will get the chance to develop their own interests within the Forest School setting. |
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CPRE Countryside Awards 2019
We Won!
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We are proud to have won the 'Young People' Category with our outstanding work offering our 'Sustainable Landscapes' courses to vulnerable young people.
This category had a particular focus on developing an appreciation, knowledge and love of the countryside. Sponsored by Forest Holidays. The Countryside Awards Ceremony took place on 17th September 2019. Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire presented the Awards and Certificates to the Winners and Finalists.
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