This event focused on showcasing a big variety of local community organisations that work towards climate justice from many different angles, such as food growing, active transport, energy saving, wildlife conservation and more. These organisations provided activities and information stalls.
Here’s the full list of participating organisations and their activities:
Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve
- The site of the event
- Guided walk focusing on local history and wildlife
- Providing refreshments
RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity, Nature Neighbourhoods Project
- Crafts activities for children
- Pond dipping
- Information stall and sharing comics created by the community of the organisation
- Information stall
- Guided bike ride around the park
Propagate Scotland Re Thinking Local Food
- Making seed bombs
- Information stall and sharing comics created about the work of the organisation and experiences of refugees
Glasgow City Council’s Countryside Ranger, Greenspace and Biodiversity, Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability
- Sharing information about wildlife and making wildlife themed clay sculptures
- Information stall
Local Storytelling Exchange
- Preparing Climate Ambassadors for interviews about their goals
- Interviewing other participating organisations
Glasgow Afghan United – allotments
- Allotment tour
The following organisations were also represented and were networking with attendees
Glasgow Community Food Network
COLLINS & GOTO Studio | Art and Environmental Change
Sharpen Her: The African Women’s Network
Catering was provided by THE COURTYARD PANTRY ENTERPRISE
We spent the event in a very good mood, thanks to the creative nature-based activities, lovely food, sunny weather, and great company!
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