Sprout is a new environmental volunteering scheme for young people. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support young people (aged 16– 25) in running their own environmental projects. We hope to empower young people to make a difference in their local area and support them in taking an active role in tackling environmental issues.

So far, projects Sprout has supported include a forest garden for asylum seekers, a green magazine for young people, and a seedling distribution enterprize. If you have an idea for a project and need some help getting it off the ground, get in touch - Sprout can supply advice, support and funding to get started.

On 30th March Sprout will hold their launch event - Sprout About! Its a day of workshops, stalls and information about environmental issues, and an oppurtunity to bring together individuals and organisations to share and discuss solutions to these problems. Confirmed so far:

"Dr Bike" - Bike Workshop
Seed Planting
FRESH - local vegetable soup and apple press
Art workshops from recycled materials
Wind Turbine and Solar Panel Demonstration

Information on:
Energy Efficiency in the home
Peak Oil and Climate Change
Funding for environmental projects
Local environmental groups and what they're up to

Free energy saving lightbulbs and water saving devices

Some more details:

FREE ENTRY
Venue: The Art Organisation, 121 Station Street
Date: 30th March
Time: 2pm - 6pm

It's going to be a great day, we hope you can make it down.