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Transition Hackney and Hackney Forest Garden are pleased to bring you an evening all about forest gardening. Forest gardens are designed to mimic forests by using different layers to provide food and other resources. Vertical layers - canopy, understorey, groundcover, soil and root systems – are utilised, just as you would see in natural woodland, but are designed by taking into account existing conditions and choosing plants that meet the identified needs. These principles can be translated to…See More

Alan Andrews from Hackney based legal organisation ClientEarth will explore how effective the law is in protecting the environment, the limitations and opportunities, and if we can legislate our way to a sustainable future See More

Transition Town Hackney Presents: Positive Pictures. - Film: Power and Place - the energy Story of Wales (25mins)- Discussion: 'How can we improve our energy use?'- 7-8pm Food Share - bring a dish- Local solutions Presentation from Arcola TheatreDoor: Donations Upcoming screenings:16th Aug: In Transition 1.020th September - Short History of Oil18th October - Dirt15 November - The Story of StuffSee More

Join us for the next event in the Sustainable Solutions for a Fair Future series, organised in partnership with Hackney and Tower Hamlets Friends of the Earth. We will be exploring solar power and its role in energy provision. Charlotte Webster from Solar Century will be discussing how people can…See More

We'd like to invite you to a get-together on Monday 4th April, 7-9pm, at Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, London E8 4AA [This follows on from the get together we had on 7th March at the Pembury which was a very positive meeting (notes are available to download from that event page)- thanks to those who came and look forward to seeing new and old faces..] If you'd like to start up a transition initiative in your part of Hackney, or you have an idea for some food-growing, an energy project or…See More

Presented in collaboration with the New Economics Foundation and CEECEC, the day will explore the way our society is based on ‘growth’ – the notion that more money, more goods and more services are needed by us all to lead fulfilling lives.3:00 - Free workshop, “Choose your own economic adventure”, exploring the intersection of sustainability and economics through discussions, games and craft5:00 - 7:20-  Films and Discussion hosted by Hali Healy from CEECEC (Civil Society Engagement with…See More