We recently attended the Think Green Tameside: Climate Action Conference, and it was a brilliant and inspiring day.
The event brought together a wide range of local organisations, charities and community groups, all working collaboratively to tackle climate change across Tameside and the surrounding areas.
It was genuinely uplifting to hear how much positive environmental action is already underway locally and how much more is planned.
We heard from fantastic speakers including Moors for the Future, Mersey Rivers Trust, and Green Space Volunteers, who shared examples of impactful projects already making a real difference on the ground, as well as exciting plans for the future.
Many of the initiatives discussed closely align with our own aims in Park Bridge, particularly around protecting and enhancing our natural environment. We’re keen to explore opportunities to get involved and collaborate where we can.
We’re especially looking forward to learning more about the Nature Recovery Strategy this year, and how it can help unlock additional support and funding to benefit areas like Park Bridge.
Green Space Volunteers have been doing a great job maintaining the environment surrounding Park Bridge, and we’re hoping to join them later in the year, particularly for Himalayan Balsam bashing in June.
Removing invasive species is a vital step in protecting riverbanks, preserving habitats, and preventing erosion along waterways such as the River Medlock.
We’ve also reached out to the Mersey Rivers Trust to explore opportunities to create citizen science volunteering, enabling local residents to help monitor and gather data on the water quality of the River Medlock.
Overall, it was a very inspiring conference and a reminder of the power of community-led action.