The Summer 2024 Climate Leaders: Eco-Action Week
took place on Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 July, 2024
This course is a unique opportunity to learn about the ecology of Epping Forest, get a nationally recognised Carbon Literacy accreditation and develop climate leadership skills. The course is packed with in-depth sustainability knowledge, practical conservation methods and skills for enabling you and others to create positive change.
One night of the course is a residential stay in The Hive camping pods; this includes vegetarian/vegan meals, campfire activities and time to socialise with like-minded peers.
Over the four days you will also hear from people in a variety of green careers and take part in a group project on a real-world climate action challenge.
Location:
Day 1: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road
Day 2 and 3: The Hive + overnight residential
The Hive, Church Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AJ (the group will walk to The Hive from Chingford, luggage will be transported via minibus. Please let us know if you require any accessibility support)
Day 4: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road
Who it is for:
Young people aged 16-21 years
Cost:
For people living / studying in the borough of Waltham Forest - £10 to cover Carbon Literacy certification
For people living / studying outside of the borough of Waltham Forest - £70 towards the cost of the tuition, residential night and Carbon Literacy certification
How to sign up:
Email thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk to register interest in joining a future Climate Leaders: Eco-Action week programme.