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Free forest bathing sessions

Join Greenspace for a free forest bathing session and reconnect with nature.
Free forest bathing 17 March 2026

Grey to Green continued...

With support from the Sustainability Team, students from Grey College planted a mix of silver birch and hazel amongst existing mature birch trees, while also planting the woodland edge with a mix of gorse, hawthorn, grey willow, elder and dogrose.
Grey to Green tree planting Feb 2026

COP30 Debrief Event, 20:00-21:00, 18 March 2026

Join the Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy for their annual post-COP reflections.
The outside of Durham Castle and its grounds

Calling all students! Would you like a free lunch?

Register to participate in our Fairtrade focus group and receive a free lunch at St John’s college!
Fairtrade focus group Feb 2026

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

Thank you for taking the time to log your sustainable actions, from pre-love purchases to plant-based pledges, you’ve all had a very busy start to the year.
My Greenspace app monthly winners Feb 2026

Fairtrade reading list available now

In collaboration with Bill Bryson Library, Greenspace have created a reading list for anyone interested in all aspects of the Fairtrade movement. Access the reading list here or scan the QR code.
Fairtrade reading list

My Greenspace Varsity Cup 2026

Want to win £150 for your college environment project? All colleges have the chance to win this amazing prize in the My Greenspace Varsity Cup!
Greenspace Varsity Cup Sept 2024

Volunteer opportunity - balsam bashing, Botanic Garden

Join the Greenspace Team for one of our balsam bashes at the Botanic Garden to help control the spread of Himalayan Balsam. All students and staff are welcome.
Balsam Bash dates 2026

Local provenance, native species hedge planting

The Botanic Garden Team have been busy planting 30 metres of low-Weardale native hedge on Hollingside Lane.
Hedge planting Jan 2026

Thank you for inviting Greenspace!

Yesterday, the second annual Psychologists for Environmental Action panel took place.
PEAs panel Jan 2026 s

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026

Buy Nothing New Month - win vouchers for your actions!

If everyone on Earth lived like people in the UK, we’d need over two and a half planets to regenerate and absorb our waste; a clear signal we need to move toward a circular economy of reuse, repair and longer-lasting items. So how can you make a difference?
Buy Nothing New Jan 2026