Basecamp 2016
Basecamp 2016 has just drawn to a close and while we look forward to the next and to turning inspiration into positive action, Camden FoE members share their impressions on what makes Basecamp so unique:
Check out our latest #pesticidebuster video calling for a pesticide free Camden
We have been campaigning for the Borough of Camden to stop using glyphosate in our public green spaces for a year: it’s been an amazing journey and we couldn’t have got here without you! Check out the progress we’ve made thanks to your support and learn more about what you can do to help…
Ask your local garden centre to stop stocking pesticides
With the World Health Organisation classifying glyphosate as a probable carcinogen and retail groups across Europe banning products containing glyphosate from their shelves including Waitrose here in the UK, now is the time to ask your local garden centre to stop stocking these harmful products. Over the last few months we have visited many garden…
Come and meet our #pesticidebuster bees
Over the next few months our #pesticidebuster bees will be buzzing around Camden and we’d love you to join us. We made our first stop outside Primrose Hill library on 16 April and, despite the cold, we added several new signatures to our campaign. As well as signing our petition to ask the council to…
FILM NIGHT – 21 MARCH – BIOMASS
Camden Friends of the Earth, Transition Kentish Town and Power Up North London invite you to a screening of the short film Biomass about the state of renewables in the UK. The evening will feature guest speaker Pete Deane, author of the film and Ian Grant, expert on renewables from Transition Kentish Town and a Q&A…
FILM NIGHT – 27 JANUARY – TOXIC SOUP
Camden Friends of the Earth and Transition Kentish Town invite you to a screening of the hard-hitting documentary Toxic Soup about the politics of pollution and giant corporations, which manipulate the system to delay environmental reform for increased profits. Toxic Soup shares the stories of citizens across the world as they fight to keep their brood,…
People’s March for Climate, Justice and Jobs
Join us for the biggest Climate March in London on Sunday 29 November On the eve of the most crucial international summit of the decade, people in London and in cities around the world will take to the streets to march for ambitious action on the climate crisis. We will rise together for a world…
Pesticide free towns and cities
Pesticide Action Network have launched a pesticide free towns campaign to help persuade councils across the country to go pesticide free. Our very own #pesticidebuster campaign was highlighted as a case study (PDF) earlier in the year, and helped them in the development of their national campaign. I’m sure by now you will have signed…
Next #pesticidebuster event: Big Green Picnic
Saturday 25th July between 12 – 4pm Camden Friends of the Earth will be at the Big Green Picnic in Castlehaven Community & Wildlife Park, a fantastic event put together by residents and volunteers. Fun activities will include: Kids picnics! Dr Bike – cycling advice A BBQ Bouncy Castle Massage session Tree Walk & Talk Circus Skills…
Next #Pesticidebuster event: London Permaculture Festival
On 19th July between 11am – 6pm Camden Friends of the Earth will be at the London Permaculture Festival, a chance to learn about inspirational projects ranging from rainforest restoration, regenerative agriculture, locking up carbon and more! Plus perennial vegetables and other interesting tasty edibles! Camden Friends of the Earth will be there campaigning for a…