A look back at Carbon Neutral Aldbourne in 2023 (and plans for a busy 2024)
Last year was a busy one for Carbon Neutral Aldbourne with our sub-groups carrying out different activities and taking the group as a whole in a number of fascinating directions. In case you missed anything, here is a quick recap… BIODIVERSITY Aldbourne’s verges The verges project was carried forward throughout 2023. It has been wonderful […]
A winning day for Carbon Neutral at Aldbourne Carnival
Carbon Neutral Aldbourne’s Ros Oswald had a brilliant time at this year’s Aldbourne Carnival. She took the opportunity to spread the word about all things Carbon Neutral. Here she looks back on the fun she had with her trusty partner, Molly the Labrador. It is quite a while since I have taken part in Aldbourne […]
Tales from the Aldbourne Nature Reserve – why gardening for wildlife is so rewarding
We have been blown away by the response to our village nature reserve project. We now have almost 3500 square metres around the village dedicated to wildlife. This includes wildlife-friendly plants, ponds and insect lodges. In this blog we talk to Cathy Chinery who was one of the first people to take part in the […]
LET IT BEE: Look out for changes coming to a verge near you 💙
Why do we need to make changes to our verges? Our planet’s insects are in crisis and we need to do something about it. Human impact on habitats, rising pollution levels and climate change are all contributing to a worrying long-term decline in insects. These insects are a vital part of a healthy, functioning ecosystem […]
From Energy to Food and Biodiversity to Zero Waste – we have been busy…
Thank you for your continued support for Carbon Neutral Aldbourne. There are many things happening and taking shape and we guarantee you will be hearing and seeing a lot more from us in 2021. Here is a round-up of some of the things we are currently working on. ENERGY Our Energy Team has been looking […]
Wildlife gardening and the Blue Campaign
Ros Oswald reflects on how the wildlife in her garden has changed (and declined) over the years and the steps she has taken to halt and reverse the decline. Birds singing, bees buzzing and the flutter of butterflies, to me this is the joy of being in my garden. I have lived in Kandahar, Aldbourne […]
Go wild for wildlife with the Blue Campaign
With over 97% of ancient wild flower meadows destroyed since the 1930s, our bees, butterflies, birds, bats and bugs are in trouble. They desperately need more land which offers a diverse source of nectar and pollen. If you have a garden – no matter how small – then our wildlife needs you! Carbon Neutral Aldbourne […]