To celebrate the start of National Vegetarian Week 2012, the Vegetarian Society is hosting Meat Free in Manchester, a free public event in Albert Square, Manchester city centre, on Saturday 19th

Late spring offers some of the broadest and most enjoyable wild food hunting of the year. Tender greens and shoots are still readily available along with the first flowering edibles, and an

Rob, our expert bread-maker, is back again giving you yet another chance to learn how to make amazing 100% organic bread, and delicious garlic naan. And still we don’t seem to be able to provide

Join this bike ride through the beautiful Lancashire countryside past fracking sites (current and proposed) and nearby towns and villages, and join a demo outside County Hall in Preston to send a

Join Lightshaw Meadows caretaker, and resident flora and fauna expert, Mark Champion for a fascinating walk around this Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wigan's Greenheart Regional Park.

A national event for Further Education College Tutors, Curriculum Leaders, Senior Managers, Governors, Education Professionals and Employers of vocational students.

Wednesday 23rd May 2012

On the 25th May the Climate Jobs Caravan will be in Manchester, starting at Piccadilly Gardens from 11am to 3.30pm, and then moving to All Saints from 4.15 till 6pm. The evening meeting will be at

This event coincides with the flowering season of our native elder and is a chance to learn about and celebrate the many food and medicinal uses of this delightful plant, as well as being aware

Windowsill Gardening
Sunflowers, lettuce and herbs are all plants you can grown on your windowsill - some plants to start growing early and some to grow all the way. Join

The Withington Co-operative Eco-house is a new project to enable a group of people to be given the opportunity to live together within the city in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable

There will be a lunch available from 12:00 - Please confirm your attendance, dietary and access requirements by Thursday 24 May 2012. The meeting will start at 12:30 sharp.

Participants are

Designed for anyone interested in education and forest schools.

You will come away having:

• explored the benefits of Forest Schools through activities and discussions.

Greater Manchester Local Records Centre (GMLRC) have been successful in their bid to the National Heritage Lottery Fund for the 'From Grey to Green' project which aims to encourage the people of

Designed for anyone interested in education and forest schools.

You will come away having:

• explored the benefits of Forest Schools through activities and discussions.

This is a one day course with mosaic artist Tracey Cartledge at Hulme Community Garden Centre. During the course of the day, you will create an original and distinctive mosaic plant pot of your

Local historian John Gurhy delves deep into the heritage of Lightshaw Meadows on a fascinating guided walk this evening. John takes the story right back to Abram's first mention in the Doomsday

In the context of the ever deepening financial crisis and a series of environmental uncertainities, attention has turned to how cities can be adaptable, resilient and sustainable. In addition to

We’ve managed to lure Erika away from her busy cake making business to offer you the one-off opportunity of learning her valuable baking secrets.

You’ll bake a double layer vegan gluten-

Evidence continues to amass about the imperatives to immediately address fundamental sustainability questions. However, in the current political and economic climate steps towards substantial

Harjinder is back with a completely new menu for you this summer; lighter meals for warmer months!

Pureed Spinach, Moongi and Chana dhal, Carrots and potato curry, Yoghurt Boondi & Hot

Cracking cook Deanna Thomas from North Star Deli is back again – due to popular demand – showing you how to make a selection of small tasty dishes inspired by the Middle East – meat and veggie

This month's nature walk at Lightshaw Meadows sees caretaker Mark Champion focus on the special flora at Lightshaw Meadows with a look at the meadow structure, wetland habitats and wildflowers.

This is the second Forum and is open to anyone who wants to work to improve children’s food in the city. The Forum is an opportunity to hear about innovative food projects and meet and develop

Rob is back with another re-run of this ever so popular, hands on filleting & cooking of seasonal fish. Learn how to master goujons with a spicy dip and a new dish of turmeric seasoned pan

Irwell House, Salford, Greater Manchester, 23rd-29th June.
This is the first ever permaculture design course in Salford, and the first one in the Greater Manchester area for years. We will

Moths
Cabbage whites were spotted in the Museum allotment last year. Our moth experts Phil Rispin and Michael Dockery will be putting out the moth traps on Friday night -

Local historian John Gurhy delves deep into the heritage of Lightshaw Meadows on a fascinating guided walk this evening. John takes the story right back to Abram's first mention in the Doomsday