Great Big Green Week - Bedford - Great Big Green Week

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Every year, people come together to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.

The week will be returning across Bedford for the 4th year in a row, with a variety of events and activities taking place across the week.

To get involved in Bedford, please email friendsoftheearthbedford@gmail.com or greatbiggreenweek.bedford@gmail.com. You can also find out information through social media (Facebook and Instagram)

Greenweek Organizer

Friends Of The Earth Bedford and Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum

Saturday 8 June - Sunday 16 June 2024

Bedford, UK

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Event Listing:

A Walk Amongst Trees Tue 11 Jun

A tree walk you won’t want to miss!
How do trees communicate? What challenges do they face? Why is tree planting important?
Our passionate and knowledgeable Community Engagement officer, Jo Roberts will be answering all these questions, and more, on an inspiring stroll around our Wetlands Nature Reserve at the...

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR

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Discover Butterflies Wed 12 Jun

Discover Butterflies at The Millennium Country Park
Did you know the Millennium Country Park was once desolate pits dug to supply clay for the London Bricks Works? Over the last 20+ years we have regenerated the site and created a luscious haven for a wide array of species… including magnificent butterflies.
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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR

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Country Park Clean Up Fri 14 Jun

Clean up your Country Park
The Millennium Country Park is one of our most visited sites, which means it is often met with a large amount of people… and sadly their litter! The Country Park is a haven for all sorts of wildlife, from resident birds to many species of...

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR

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Stash Swap Sat 15 Jun

Stash swap. Bring the craft supplies you won’t use any more. Take away the craft supplies you will. Free to bring and take away.

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11 Newnham Rd, Bedford MK40 3NX, UK

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Riverfield Litter Pick Sat 15 Jun

Meet by Lindisfarne Priory Green

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Riverfield Drive, Bedford, UK

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Wildlife Walk Sat 15 Jun

The park in all it’s glory!
Spring is in full force and the Park is changing – orchids are flowering and butterflies and dragonflies are everywhere! Our brilliant expert volunteers will take you on a guided walk around the Millennium Country Park to spot and identify some of the amazing...

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR

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The Swap Store Sat 15 Jun

Come and find out what positive swaps you can make today!
There are many swaps, large or small, that we can make to benefit our environment and take action to tackle climate change. In The Swap Store find out what swaps you can make – from combating fast fashion and...

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine Bedford, MK43 0PR

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Try your hand at willow weaving - at The Higgins Bedford Sat 15 Jun

The Higgins Bedford

Try your hand at some simple willow weaving with Bob Collins. This is suitable for all ages and brilliant fun. FREE Drop-in 11am – 4pm

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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, UK

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Meet The Mend-Up Crew Sat 15 Jun

At The Higgins Bedford
FREE Drop-in 11am – 4pm
You can bring your own textiles and get some help with mending. Or just have a chat with the team

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, UK

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Recycled gardening with The Good Life Garden Sat 15 Jun

Recycled Gardening with The Good Life Garden
FREE, Bookable Sessions 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Put your recycling to good use in your garden! Explore your creative side, and learn how to make mini planters, birds feeders and more by using things you would have in your own home. (Recycling materials will be...

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, UK

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Green Week at John Bunyan Museum Sat 15 Jun

Felt flower workshop with Anne-Marie Abbate – FREE Drop-in 11am – 3pm

Help us plant our community garden – FREE Drop-in 11am – 3pm

Create Andrew Goldsworthy inspired natural sculptures – FREE drop-in 11am-3pm

Camouflage materials trail around the garden – FREE Drop-in 11am – 3pm

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John Bunyan Museum, Mill Street, Bedford, UK

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Craft Stash Swap - at Panacea Museum Sat 15 Jun

At Panacea Museum
Craft Stash Swap – FREE Drop-in 11am – 4.30pm

Do you have crafting materials that you’re never going to use? Come along and swap them, and get inspired with lovely new materials.

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Panacea Museum, Newnham Road, Bedford, UK

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Recycling Crafternoon at The Higgins Bedford Sun 16 Jun

The Higgins Bedford
Sunday 16th June
2 – 4pm
FREE Drop-in Crafternoon.
Join local artist Marisa Straccia at this FREE Drop-in crafternoon and make some recycled artwork inspired by Edward Bawden.

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, UK

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Sunday Crafternoon Sun 16 Jun

Join local artist Marisa Straccia at this free drop-in activity on Sunday 16th June, 2 – 4pm at The Higgins Bedford. Use recycled and scrap materials to make a ROARSOME Lion inspired by the Edward Bawden & Me exhibition.

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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

Family friendly
Free event
Baby changing facilities
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Toilets on site
Wheelchair accessible
Disabled Access

The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, UK

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