The idea for the Green Centre evolved from The Green
Workshop, a mobile teaching unit offering environmental education
throughout Sussex. The Green Workshop has appeared on the streets
of Brighton and Hove, at farmers' markets, at fairs and festivals
throughout the county (BBC Spring Watch, Beach Dreams, Brighton
Pride, Climate Change Rally, Brighton Science Festival, etc.) and
at schools and businesses.
Following 24 months offering this service in the heart of the
Sussex, several themes emerged from the local community:
- A desire to gain a greater understanding of issues relating to
global warming and climate change
- A willingness to participate in activities which tackle global
warming and climate change.
- Greater awareness of existing reduce/reuse/recycle
opportunities
- A chance to explore creative and inclusive projects in order to
engage with a wider audience
The Green Workshop has addressed some of these issues however
there were limited opportunities for a small mobile unit. In
order to develop the partnerships created by The Green Workshop and
demand from the local community, we decided to open a Green
Centre.
