The Sustainability Centre

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

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).

​We won the CPRE Countryside Awards 2019

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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​Help us realise the dream !

​​​Our Planning Application has been approved. Our ground-breaking eco-retrofit renovation project is under way.  We are bursting with excitement because we got our planning permission. This means we will be able to offer beautiful, new, dedicated classrooms and facilities for schools and our local community. ​Help us to change more lives.  Please support our New Learning Centre Appeal.

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Don't Buy Me a Gift This Christmas

​Instead of presents why not ask your friends and family to buy you a Dedicated Leaf on the Sustainability Centre’s Leaves for Learning Tree.

The money pledged by your friends and family will support our important work for the environment and young people here in Hampshire.

This is your chance to have a dedicated a handmade ceramic Leaf, with a message of your choice, which will become part of a permanent sculpture in our New Learning Centre.

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Children's Holiday Workshops

We have a wonderful programme of workshops for children for the summer and moving on in to Autumn. These are for children with their parents and care givers to experience together. Immersive, lots of fun and truly different.

Come and experience something you don't get anywhere else. 

• ​Adventures for ages 3+  
• Pond Dipping  
• Shelter Building               
• Clay Fairy Doors
• Bush Craft & Survival
• Overnight Camp
• Clay Bug Houses       
• Clay Bugs  
• Family Camp Fire             
• Folklore Tales
• Fire Lighting
• Lantern Making

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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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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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Wood Mouse Forest School

A Parent and Child ​Woodland Experience
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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