Join us online for this workshop demonstrating the new Fife Community Tree Planting Guide.

This online workshop launches the Fife Community Tree Planting Guide, which was created by the Climate Action Fife. It gives information on how communities can go about creating new woodland on their doorstep.

Led by Stewart Christie (Rural Skills Scotland) and Alistair Macleod (Fife Communities Climate Action Network) the workshop will present a vision for local tree planting. We will also share good reasons to plant trees, explain methods to identify land, design spaces and consult your community.

After attending you will have a good understanding of how you can engage your community in finding suitable land and have ideas on how to fund, design and undertake a tree planting project under 2 hectares.

You can view the guide here: https://www.climateactionfife.org.uk/trees/

Booking Information

The event is free to attend, but please book a place so we know you’re coming along.

The event will take place online on Zoom. We will send out a joining link the day before the event.

If you have any problems booking a place, or would like further details, please email facilitator.fccan@gmail.com.

Climate Action Fife is a project bringing together individuals, communities, local government and businesses to tackle the climate emergency and make Fife a greener and fairer place to live.

Our Fife specific Climate Knowhow course will tell you all you need to know to confidently discuss the climate emergency and describe the actions we can all take to tackle it. We will look at the science, causes and impacts; and consider how climate change is impacting us in Fife. We will discuss individual and community climate action, as well as consider how to challenge the climate silence.

At the end of our course, you will have an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions on an individual, community and organisational basis.

Our course meets the Carbon Literacy Project Standard, meaning that participants can gain Carbon Literate accreditation and will received a certificate on completion of a short assessment.

Our course is delivered online across four 2 hour modules:

● Thursday 11th November – Module 1 – Climate Science & Justice

● Thursday 18th November – Module 2 – Causes & Impacts

● Thursday 25th November – Module 3 – Adaptation & Action

● Thursday 2nd December – Module 4 – Communicating Climate Change

All 6:30pm -8:30pm & delivered online via Zoom.

Booking Information

The event is free but booking is required as spaces are limited. It is recommended that you attend all four modules.

If you have any problems booking, or any questions, please phone 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.uk

Walking or cycling for short journeys can be a good way to commute or popping to the shops. A lot of people see cycling as a leisure activity – something fun to do in the park at the weekend. Cycling is great for this – getting some fresh air and exercise, or having some fun with the kids. But it can also be a good way to get from A to B.

Trying to fit in some exercise can feel like a challenge when you’re trying to juggle lots of different things. Work, shopping, school runs, seeing friends and family, etc. can feel like it gets in the way. By walking or cycling for shorter journeys, you can fit exercise into your daily life.

How do I do it?

Cycling is a realistic option for many shorter journeys. As you don’t need to find a parking space, it can often be as quick as driving. On top of that, in leaving your car at home, you can bask in the warm glow of knowing that you are helping to tackle the climate emergency.

If you’re thinking of commuting by bike, it is worth bearing in mind that you may not need a shower when you get there. You can avoid this by cycling slower, and wearing layers so that you can take some off if you start to feel too warm. E-bikes help with this too, as they don’t need as much effort.

If you want to cycle to the shops, you can take a rucksack or panniers. A larger shop may mean you would need a trailer or a cargo bike. But, a regular bike is fine for smaller shops, when you’re only picking up a few things.

I find it a convenient way to get around, and the fresh air and exercise help to wake me up and make me feel invigorated. Not only is cycling good exercise, but it can also help improve your mood.

If you’re feeling a bit nervous, or want someone to show you local routes, there are many local organisations across Fife who can help. Here are some examples:

Feeling inspired to get more active as the weather improves? Dust off your bike and use it for some local journeys. You can also pledge to cycle for one local journey a week in the #BigFiveForFife.

How do I do it?

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