The Sustainability Centre
Eco 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).
On this beautiful sunny day we have been out picking local cleavers for a refreshing tea. For once, it’s possible to forage from the hedgerows alongside country lanes as there are no polluting cars about!
There are lots of herbs that can boost your immune system and our herb expert, Sarah Hillyer has written a blog all about giving your health a boost this May. CompostingIf you want to start composting or improve your composting then Rachel, who manages our Garden and Volunteers Team has lots to say. Composting not only reduces rubbish going to landfill, it means that you can grow more food for free. So start saving your organic food scraps and turning them into "plant food."
Questions Answered How do I set up a compost bin? What can I compost? How can I get good and balanced compost? Is there anything I can't compost? How long does composting take? How can I use my compost? Now is a time to stay calm and connected to nature. Our Woodland Bard and tutor, Jonathon Huet, has recorded this wonderful guided meditation.
Being in nature uplifts our mind and body and many look to nature as a place for healing and personal growth. With Jonathon's guided meditation you can deepen your connection to nature and allow it to infiltrate your entire life.
We are delighted to formally confirm that building works on Wetherdown Lodge, due to start on 23rd March 2020, have restarted.
On Monday 27th April the Site Manager Martin was on site finishing the setting up. Deliveries have started to arrive with a skip, scaffolding and the final portacabin arriving on the 29th April. Some demolition has also started with the old windows coming out. 
Give an Alternative GiftTo 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. |
Opening TimesSite and Car Park
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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.
The Sustainability Centre is operated by the Earthworks Trust which is a charity.
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.
The Sustainability Centre is operated by the Earthworks Trust which is a charity.
South Downs
Green Fair
Wood Mouse Forest School
A 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.
Forest School is for ages 3 to 5
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.
Forest School is for ages 3 to 5
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Sustainability 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. Open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm. |
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