Educating and inspiring young people to create a better planet
ecoACTIVE is an innovative environmental education charity.
We offer workshops and courses for schools and community groups, and support community gardening projects.
Our mission is to create a world where young people and communities are agents of change to create a better planet.
We use hands-on, practical approaches to explore complex issues of sustainability.
For Schools
Forest School
A wonderful opportunity for children to learn in and from nature. The forest school ethos is about child-led, hands-on experiences.
Green Influencers
Supporting young people as they develop and deliver social action projects in their communities.
Join ecoACTIVE team for engaging and informative sessions to inspire sustainability. Set alongside the River Lea, with stunning views of Walthamstow Marshes. Working with The Leaside Trust, we offer Hackney’s comprehensive environmental education experience for young people
Our community gardener works with new and existing community gardens in Hackney and Newham, helping residents develop new skills as they nurture precious green spaces in the city.
Gain insight into the global ecological crisis and our personal roles in it. Evaluate your individual and community impact. Acquire tools for behavior change and reducing your carbon footprint at home and work. Depart with actionable plans to shift from contributing to the problem to being part of the solution.
Our impact
Engaging local people in natural heritage activities and increasing their skills and knowledge of the natural environment.
Building knowledge and understanding of waste issues; helping pupils take the message home to their families.
Encouraging increased connection to the environment for improved personal development, wellbeing and learning power.
What people are saying:
“The session was excellent with students and teacher highly engaged and motivated to reduce their impact on the environment.”
— Kelly, Hackney
Our Funders and Partners
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
[email protected]
Phone
020 8510 0113
Address
The Leaside Trust
Spring Lane
Clapton
London
E5 9HQ