All events are open to Community Environment Network members only. Join the Network to be able to attend any of the events.
The Community Environment Network aims to connect community groups working on environment action, boost their efforts, and also inspire and support new groups.
We will be hosting a variety of events for Network members to attend for free to help share learnings and support each other on their environment work.
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Join our inspiring webinar with Ekho Collective CIC!
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Discover how a Dudley-based social enterprise transformed a simple idea into a thriving community garden in Brierley Hill. Complete with a cob oven, compost toilet, and polytunnels, Ekho Collective’s Garden is a hub for connection, creativity, and wellbeing.
Throughout the year, they host Ever Wild festivals to bring people together and run therapeutic sessions focused on mental health and resilience.
In this webinar, Erika from Ekho Collective will share:
- The journey of creating a community garden from scratch
- Insights into green social prescribing and its impact
- How they secured funding from key grant providers
- Practical tips for running and growing a successful community garden
Don’t miss this chance to learn from real experience and get inspired to create your own green space!
Saturday 31st January
Share & Repair - Free Clothes Repair Workshop
Location: Thimblemill Library, Smethwick, B67 5RJ
Time: 1-3pm
Join Make Good Arts to learn how to mend your clothes by hand and sewing machine.
Get tips and resources for starting your own mending group and everything is provided, you just need to bring things to mend!
No need to register, just turn up!
Find out more about Make Good Arts at www.makegoodarts.com
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