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Great Big Green Week - Bedford

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

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...

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Free event
  • Outdoor event
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled toilet
  • Hearing aid loop
  • Toilets on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access

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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in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Free event
  • Outdoor event
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access

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...

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Free event
  • Outdoor event
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access

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.

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Free event
  • Disabled Access

11 Newnham Rd, Bedford MK40 3NX, UK

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Riverfield Litter Pick Sat 15 Jun

Meet by Lindisfarne Priory Green

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Free event
  • Outdoor event
  • Disabled Access

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...

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Outdoor event
  • Ticketed event
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access

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...

in person event
Great Big Green Week - Bedford
  • Family friendly
  • Food / refreshment available
  • Free event
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access

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

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