Consultancy, training, workshops and site visits
Learn new, green skills and perspectives for a sustainable future
CONSULTANCY
Looking for ways to reduce carbon, explore circular solutions, become more resource-efficient and/or empower communities with climate action opportunities?
We can advise, design and implement a range of approaches to meet your needs and aspirations:
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assessing your site and requirements
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choosing the right combination of technologies and processes
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helping navigate planning, regulations and H&S issues
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implementing, monitoring and optimising your process
GREEN SKILLS TRAINING
Our training courses can be accessed online and/or in person with optional accreditation available. Our rates are flexible and vary according to group size and circumstance. You'll learn new green skills you can use at home with easy-to-access online modules and worksheets, plus optional work experience opportunities:
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Sustainable Gardening - growing food from seed to harvest, no-dig method, composting;
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Hydroponics - growing without soil, the essentials about irrigation, pH, nutrients etc.
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Mushroom Cultivation - growing oyster mushrooms using a range of substrates.
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WORKSHOPS ON DEMAND
We cater for audiences of all kinds from communities wanting to learn about sustainability and food growing, to corporate groups looking for exciting, theme-based away days, practical team building opportunities and unique workshops.
Fantastic Fungi
How to grow delicious oyster mushrooms at home
Learn about the amazing world of fungi and their diverse roles in producing food, medicines, breaking down organic matter and fostering plant growth through underground symbiotic relationships.
We'll take you, step-by-step, through how to grow your own oyster mushrooms at home and give you ideas on how to cook them for delicious results.
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The Magic of Microbes
Discovering nature's approach to transformation
We'll explore the invisible life that exists all around and within us starting with our own personal gut microbiome, drawing parallels with the soil microbiome as well as what happens when we harness microbes to transform our food waste.
We'll learn how diet can influence our mental and physical health, and why locally grown food is good people and the planet.
Circular Economy Introduction
Fun, brain-stretching, team-building
Get to grips with the circular economy starting with the bigger vision then zooming in to see how it can help you/your organisation become resource-efficient and environmentally informed.
We'll explore creative approaches to lowering your carbon footprint at home and at work, combining interactive theory and practical activities.
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SITE TOURS, PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
Closed-loop education
Tailored to your needs
Explore our demonstration sites in a guided tour, where you'll see how our approach links with sustainability, climate warming and the bigger picture.
Corporate volunteering days, and sustainability-focused activities can include a group lunch and practical group activities such as seed sowing, hydroponic planting, composting and an anaerobic digestion walk-through.
For more in-depth learning, we can include a presentation + Q&A session, with inspiring closed-loop examples - or one of the workshops above.
Whether you're a company looking to engage staff in meaningful climate action or a community group wanting to explore circular urban farming, we provide immersive, hands-on experiences that leave a lasting impact and a chance to connect with nature, give back locally, and be part of the regenerative future.
