Upcoming Events

 

‘Food for Thought’ Film Screenings

Should we all be giving up meat and dairy if we’re to have a hope of avoiding dangerous climate breakdown? This is what the headlines seem to tell us. But is this too simplistic a picture – and what would this mean for Cornwall, where the majority of our farmland is used to raise livestock […]

DiadESland: the serious game of the DiadES project

Rolle Plaza Marquee University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Westcountry Rivers Trust representatives will be attending this interactive session aimed at sparking ideas on how to conserve diadromous fish populations, come along and play! DiadES is aimed at assessing and enhancing the ecosystem services (benefits to humans) provided by diadromous fish species (those that migrate from salt to fresh water) and develop policy recommendations […]

Free

Community Climate Resilience Drop-in

Walkhampton Memorial Hall Walkhampton, United Kingdom

Would you like to help create local solutions to the impacts of climate change? Join us for a drop in session to learn more about the Upstream Thinking RRC project and how it can help your community be more climate resilient. Rapidly Responding Catchments, or RRCs, are quick draining catchment areas (under 10km²) where surface […]

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Water for Growth Conference

Exeter Phoenix Gandy St, Exeter, United Kingdom

Join us for a day of presentations, posters and networking opportunities to mark the culmination of the 5-year ‘Water for Growth’ project. The Westcountry Rivers Trust will be hosting a conference exploring the many benefits that blue space experiences provide, alongside discussing how we can utilise and protect our rivers by increasing responsible, safe access […]

Free

Community Climate Resilience Drop-in

Whitchurch Village Hall Church Hill, Whitchurch, Tavistock, United Kingdom

Would you like to help create local solutions to the impacts of climate change? Join us for a drop in session to learn more about the Upstream Thinking RRC project and how it can help your community be more climate resilient. Rapidly Responding Catchments, or RRCs, are quick draining catchment areas (under 10km²) where surface […]

Free

Tree Planting

The Old Playground Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Join our Plymouth River Keepers team to help plant three new trees in the Tamerton Foliot area, including a Field Maple, a Wild Cherry and a Crab Apple tree. No need to book, just come along to the Old Playground in Tamerton Foliot - What3Words: ///drums.cherry.garage

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Community Climate Resilience Drop-in

St Andrew's Church Hall 2 St Andrews Cl, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Would you like to help create local solutions to the impacts of climate change? Join us for a drop in session to learn more about the Upstream Thinking RRC project and how it can help your community be more climate resilient. Rapidly Responding Catchments, or RRCs, are quick draining catchment areas (under 10km²) where surface […]

Free

Trees in the Farmed Environment

Bickleigh Village Hall Bickleigh Village Hall, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Join our Senior Farm Advisor at this FABulous Farmers demonstration event exploring the value of trees in the farmed environment. This FABulous Farmers demonstration event and workshop will cover: • The value of trees in the farmed environment • Funding and support for planting trees however big or small the scheme • Managing trees and […]

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Plymouth River Keepers ‘Outfall Safari’

Budshead Wood Local Nature Reserve Truro Dr, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Join us as a citizen scientist to learn about surverying surface water outfalls to help identify sources of water pollution and misconnections. Meet at the Scout Hut, Digby Way, off Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle. For further information email [email protected] or call 01579372140.  

Free

Imagining a Net Zero Future

The Princess Pavillion 41 Melvill Rd, Falmouth, United Kingdom

Do you live in Falmouth and want a say in the future of your town? If so, get involved in the 'Imagining a Net Zero Future' event happening next February. By stepping into the immersive 'Strategy Room' you will have all the resources you need to plan a brighter Net Zero future for Falmouth, including […]

PROWATER Workshop: Ecosystem Service Quantification Across Borders

The University of Antwerp developed a tool applicable in the 2 Seas area (including regions in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Flanders) to assess ecosystem services resulting from Ecosystem-based Adaptation measures. During this workshop, the University of Antwerp will demonstrate the results, after applying the tool on various PROWATER demonstration sites for Ecosystem-based […]

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Litter Pick

Budshead Wood Local Nature Reserve Truro Dr, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Join the Plymouth River Keepers and Preventing Plastic Pollution teams for a litter pick in Budshead Wood LNR. Meeting at Ernesettle Scout Hut, Digby Way off Rochford Crescent. No need to book, just turn up on the day. All equipment will be provided.

Free