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2008 was a great year for eco and green events in the UK. From large must-attend events such as the One Life Show and the Green Gathering Festival to awareness weeks such as Birdwatch Week and National Earth Day and more business orientated events like Sustainabilitylive, these events demonstrated the increasing interest in saving the environment.

Here are just a few of our favourite eco events coming up in 2009

Gentle Action, Science, Society and Consciousness -10 Jan 2009
Resurgence Magazine and Schumacher College present a day exploring ways of building resilient communities.

Big Schools’ Birdwatch –  19 to 30 Jan 2009
The world’s biggest bird survey, the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch – now in it’s 30th year.

School Grounds National Conference - 22 Jan 2009
The School Grounds National Conference, run by national school grounds charity Learning through Landscapes, will cover all aspects of play through practical workshops, (indoor and outdoor), with topics including ‘Playing with art’, ‘Playing with music’, ‘Playing with scrap’, ‘Playing with natural materials’, ‘Playing with design’, and ‘Playing with your thoughts’. There will also be opportunities to hear expert speakers talk about the topics that matter most to schools when it comes to outdoor play.

3rd Annual Climate Change UK Summit - Feb. 17-18, 2009
While carbon management remains the key aspect of environmental responsibility – it is now clear that it can no longer be the only focus of any company’s environmental strategy. High energy and commodity prices make the necessity to address a broader range of environmental issues a no brainer. Given the current economic climate when companies are tightening their belts, how can you keep climate change and environmental sustainability at the top of the agenda and keep the level of growth at the same time? This summit has been an invaluable resource for any company wanting to respond to the risks and seize the opportunities presented by climate change. Now in its 3rd year, this is the only gathering for corporate responsibility and environmental professionals that offers practical guide to effective environmental strategies that help grow and strengthen businesses in the uncertain times ahead.

One Life Live 2009 - 13 to 15 March 2009
Do you long to do something different with your life? If you’re stuck in a rut and feel it’s time to make a change, come to One Life Live 2009 and get the inspiration, advice and practical support you need to make it happen.

Whether you long to retrain for a new career, want to take a career break to travel or volunteer overseas, dream about becoming your own boss or simply feel in need of a achieving a better work/life balance – you’ll find the answers at One Life Live 2009.

Big Green Gathering - 29th July to 2nd August 2009
What is it? The Big Green Gathering is a 5 day camping event which is currently located in the Mendip Hills in Somerset. It has grown out of the original Green Gatherings of the 1980’s and the Green Fields of Glastonbury Music Festival. It has developed organically in response to a desire from people within the green movement for a festival that was focused on Green issues.

Earth Day 2009 - 22 Apr 2009
Marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Real Food Festival –  08 to10 May 2009
Discover some of the best food and drink from small producers from around the world. Tastings, workshops and more.

Sustainabilitylive! - May 19 to 21, 2009
Sustainabilitylive! taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 19 – 21 May 2009, is the UK’s largest forum for excellence and innovation in environment, water, energy and land.

World Environment Day - 05 Jun 2009
World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

Eco Design Fair – 20th, 26th , 26th and 28th June

The team at Eco Design Fair are returning this year with three more events. The purpose of these events is to promote and sell products that contain an element of sustainable design, or/and are ethically produced.

Recycle Week – 22nd to 28th June

It’s easy to get involved this Recycle Week.  We can all help by doing anything from re-using our carrier bags to recycling old electrical items – remembering to put as much of our recycling out, reducing our food waste and home composting of course! However you choose to waste less, it’s easy, it helps the environment and you might even save money in the process.

National Shed Week  - 06 to 11 Jul 2009

“Do you have a garden shed that is unique?” asks Uncle Wilco head sheddie of readersheds.co.uk. “Maybe it’s your own little bolthole away from the trials of life. Maybe you have converted your humble garden building into a pub, or it’s just a normal wooden building that’s special to you.”

National Allotments Week - 10 to 16 Aug 2009
A week to promote awareness and availability of allotments both locally and nationally as well as showing the public and the local authorities the strength of support and interest for the heritage of allotment culture.

World Water Week - 16 to 22 Aug 2009
Experts from 100 countries are assembled this week in a global effort to improve human; welfare and the planet’s health.

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - 16 Sep 2009
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – reflects the urgent need to preserve the ozone layer, which filters sunlight and prevents the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, thereby preserving life on the planet.

World Carfree Day - 22 Sep 2009
World Carfree Day is an annual celebration of cities and public life, free from the noise, stress and pollution of cars