{"id":64992,"date":"2025-05-01T11:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T11:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=64992"},"modified":"2025-05-01T13:40:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T13:40:39","slug":"sheffield-environment-weeks-celebrates-40-years-with-99-events-across-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/01\/sheffield-environment-weeks-celebrates-40-years-with-99-events-across-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Environment Weeks celebrates over 40 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sheffield Environment Weeks is back and bigger than ever, with an exciting programme of 99 events taking place across the city running from 26 April to 5 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in its 41st year, the much-loved initiative brings together communities, local groups and volunteers to celebrate and encourage environmental action.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First launched in 1984, the initiative has grown into one of the UK\u2019s longest-running community-led environmental festivals. 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One would be surprised how much goes on in Sheffield, and we\u2019re trying to bring attention towards that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the week there have been a wide range of free and inclusive events for people of all ages and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From nature walks to litter picks, plant sales to skill-building workshops, Richard wants people to know that &#8220;there\u2019s something for everyone to get involved in&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfUu2l5M5t_WqDvTsYAR0O5uav82-ZK256VckA7s16UVlNogrev_E86Pcgx-b77w5ixy0eORP2xRBe4o3tix_xWZOJdaQi8lIOzONKnfr6_vpzx71ChmLWbOCn4djxiZMfapINAOg?key=BSndLM7nhEivVOzFmu5HTrp8\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the highlights this week have included a dawn chorus bird watching walk at Parkwood Springs, plant sales at Wisewood Community Garden, and the Sheffield Plastic Free Market at Victoria Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been lots of opportunities to learn new skills as attendees can also explore sustainable living through hands-on sessions in fruit growing, composting, and weaving with recycled materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many groups in the city, such as Green City Action, are hosting regular allotment activities, encouraging people to literally dig in and get involved in local food growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf14LPvzifXSRLBXnSAjrMIXhNlrOHqOzo0cnvmQzWyuMbj2AbHCrpVZsAigcGn816HqjzOdgP5BAjcoHupRgIN_QKBdQHqp92DZ6IChaYsp0AnJFyLHbWW-gyF8cGBPVjkoePE?key=BSndLM7nhEivVOzFmu5HTrp8\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the events themselves, Sheffield Environment Weeks is a great reminder of the importance of community and collective responsibility in tackling environmental issues. 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