Forthcoming Eco Events August 2008

28 July 2008

Fruit Tree Grafting - A half-day course
August 9th, 2008

Venue: Stanmer Park, Brighton, East Sussex

Learn how to propagate fruit trees by grafting on this half-day practical course.

Contact Details:
www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk

Specialist Guided Tours: Zero Carbon Britain at CAT

Every Wednesday during the summer holidays:
30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August and 27th August

Venue: Centre for Alternative Technology
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales SY20 9AZ

Can Britain become a zero carbon society? CAT's comprehensive report zerocarbonbritain outlines the enormous potential for a sustainable future in Britain, describing the policies and technologies needed to affect this change.

Take a tour of the Centre for Alternative Technology with one of our experts, putting zerocarbonbritain into context in our 7 acre visitor centre, with working examples of renewable technology, environmental building, waste and recycling techniques and beautiful organic gardens.

Visit CAT

The Camp for Climate Action, at Kingsnorth, Kent, 3rd to 11th August

http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/home

A demonstration against the planned coal fired power station

How to make biodiesel

Aug 29th-31st

Venue: Redfield Community , Bucks

Produce your own cheap, carbon-neutral diesel – no need for alterations to your engine. This course covers everything from small home-made plant, to the chemistry involved in biodiesel production; supply of used cooking oil and other chemicals; vehicle considerations; Environment Agency and VAT law; and plant design and construction using readily-available materials. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask specific questions, and to discuss your own project and those of other participants

http://www.lowimpact.org/courseoutlinebiodiesel.htm