​​The Sustainability ​Centre

Eco evolution in action. . .   Empowering real change. . .  

Coronavirus ​Announcement

In response to HM Government legislation
Statutory Instrument 2020 – 350 - Public Health England
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) 2020

The Sustainability Centre buildings and site are closed to the general public until further notice.

The Natural Burial Site is also closed to the general public.
South Downs Natural Burials will continue to operate a limited service, but will not be able to offer service rooms. Restrictions also apply to those attending funerals. Please respect and adhere to these restrictions for the safety of our staff, yourself and those who are still working in the NHS and essential support services.

All other activities are suspended.

We intend to maintain a level of staffing by home working and within the grounds for safety and security reasons.

If you need to contact us in an emergency please phone
01730 823166 or 07884 258713

Full details of all changes and specifics for each area of our organisation can be found here.

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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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​While You Shop

Click on Give as you Live every time you shop online and the Sustainability Centre will recieve a donation.

When you shop at over 4,000 top stores including Amazon, Expedia and John Lewis via Give as you Live, they'll turn a percentage of your spend into free funds for Leaves for Learning! 

Simply follow the link below, search for the retailer and start shopping. It's that simple.
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The Sustainability Centre is operated by the Earthworks Trust which is a charity.

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Friends Scheme
Become a Friend today!

​We have lots of loyal supporters, followers and people and you may be one of them. If you are, we would like you to consider becoming a Friend.

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Give an Alternative Gift

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.

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Summer Gift Vouchers

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​​Earth Protectors Conference
For Primary Educators

The event showcased eco-friendly learning using case studies. We focused on how to embed Eco Topics into primary years planning, this will be delivered by teachers for teachers. 

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​Wetherdown Lodge Eco Renovation

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%.​

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​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.

Gift Shop

We 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.

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Wood Mouse Forest School

A 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! 

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.

Countryside Awards

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