A month of green action at Harrogate College
Students at Harrogate College are set to turn March ‘green’ as they lead a month of environmentally -focused local events.
The college has set up all kinds of activities, ranging from wildflower planting and an art exhibition to a climate café and educational webinars, for its first ever Green Month.
Keen to push ahead with its commitment to environmental action (as outlined in its Sustainability Pledge), the college is also urging the local community to get involved.
The green activities will kick off with a presentation on sustainable technology, plus a litter pick, on Tuesday 8 March.
Harrogate College’s Partnerships and Development Manager, Holly Hansen-Maughan, said: “We were delighted to host the launch event for Harrogate’s first Climate Action Festival last year.
“The festival proved to be a real catalyst for environmental action both for ourselves and the wider community, and our Green Month is the latest example of that.
“We have worked hard to put together a schedule that includes something for everyone and a number of events that are open to residents as well as our students and staff.
“We hope to see lot of people taking part, both to make a difference and to find out more about how we can all work together to secure a more sustainable future.”
As part of its collaborative and employer-focused approach, the college has teamed up with several local businesses and organisations for Green Month.
They include Techbuyer and Ortial, who will be holding a discussion on Sustainable Technology and How It Affects You.
Social impact company Too Good To Go, meanwhile, will explain how they connect businesses with people in need so they can put their surplus food to good use, instead of going to waste.
The Harrogate District’s schools, colleges and sixth forms will also be involved as pupils and students are being invited to design a poster, or piece of art, that will inspire positive environmental action.
For dates, times and more details on all of Harrogate College’s Green Month activities visit harrogate-college.ac.uk/partners/green-agenda/.