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While the classrooms were empty, work was going on behind the scenes. Solar panels, LED lighting and building surveys — here’s what Oxfordshire schools achieved, and what you can do if you’re worried about your own school.

Second Hand September shines a spotlight on Oxfordshire’s growing network of Libraries of Things and reuse projects, showing how borrowing, sharing, and buying second hand can save money, reduce waste, and support a more circular local economy.

From citizen science monitoring in the Evenlode catchment to practical advice for enjoying waterways safely, discover why healthy rivers matter for wildlife, communities and climate resilience, and how we can all help protect them.

Discover free family activities, nature adventures, and days out across Oxfordshire this summer.

Oxford’s streets are becoming cleaner, quieter and more sustainable thanks to one of the UK’s largest electric bus programmes.

As temperatures rise across Oxfordshire, many of us are thinking more seriously about how to keep ourselves, our families, and our homes safe and happy during hot weather.

June is shaping up to be a big month for climate action across Oxfordshire.

A new generation of “plug-in solar” panels could soon transform how people across Oxfordshire access clean energy - particularly renters and those living in flats.

Find out what sustainability support for Oxfordshire SMEs is available, including free energy assessments, match funding for upgrades, practical checklists, local and national resources, and grant schemes to cut costs and emissions.

Climate Action Oxfordshire has expanded its coordination group, bringing together local councils, community networks, charities, and partnerships to strengthen how people across the county are supported to take practical action on climate and nature.

A series of free, hands‑on EV events across Oxfordshire will give residents the chance to explore electric vehicles up close, learn about charging options, and see how switching to cleaner transport could fit into everyday life.

How the Community Resilience Grant scheme is helping Oxfordshire's community groups adapt to a changing climate.

Discover real Oxfordshire success stories of staying warm, cutting energy use, and reducing bills - and learn how you can do the same.

Tis the season to waste less, recycle more, and celebrate a greener Christmas in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire’s new Local Nature Recovery Strategy is bringing communities together to restore biodiversity, build climate resilience, and inspire collective action for nature’s comeback across the county.

Flood Action Week 2025 (13-19 October) is a good time to remind people what sort of preparations they need to think about now – as well as what to do if their property becomes flooded

Repair Cafés like the one at Bicester Green are working to prevent treasured items heading to landfill.

This year’s National Allotments Week runs from 11-17 August. However, if you want to grow something edible but don’t have an allotment, how about planting a community orchard? Here’s how Cuddesdon and Denton Parish Council went about it

To celebrate World Bee Day (20 May), we’re exploring the world of bees, with nature recovery officer, Roselle Chapman. We’re looking at how these environmental heroes live and the steps we can take to help them (and us) thrive.

In Oxfordshire there are a variety of organisations which can help lower the financial and environmental cost of maternity wear and baby supplies.

Oxfordshire County Council will be hosting a free workshop to help local SMEs develop Carbon Reduction Plans.

Biodiversity conservation in Oxfordshire is unique and Rocey Belandria, Climate and Natural Environment Officer, has lots of suggestions for how to get involved.

Food Waste Action Week runs from 17 to 23 March 2025, a national campaign focussed on reducing food waste.

In October 2024, Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon (RHILC) was delighted and honoured to be the overall winner of the Oxford Climate Award and also winner of the Climate Community Group Award.