Oxford Friends of the Earth

Oxford Friends of the Earth is a group of people working together to promote a healthy and sustainable environment. We encourage people across Oxfordshire to be active in driving meaningful, positive change that makes a lasting difference to our environment. We are one of 150 local groups in England and Wales that are part of the national Friends of the Earth organisation (which is one of 75 national groups across the world). We are a thriving and effective local group that has been active for over 40 years and we welcome new members.

Friends of the Earth’s vision is that “By 2030, the next generation will enjoy an environment that’s getting better: a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food.”

Latest News

Oxford Trees for the Future news update

There’s a lot going on with our Trees for the Future work! We have groups working with communities, landowners, colleges and councils. Find out more in our new newsletter[…]

Oxford Friends of the Earth launch ‘Fast Forward Oxfordshire’

On Thursday 24th Oct.Oxford Friends of the Earth launch our Fast Forward Oxfordshire report. This 20 page report looks at what Oxfordshire might be like in 2040 if we have[…]

Next steps for the Trees for Climate campaign – 31st August 12.00

We need to increase tree planting on a very large scale. Friends of the Earth is calling on the UK government to commit to double tree cover across the UK[…]

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Climate Change

We need to have the strongest possible calls for action locally and nationally to cut our carbon emissions to zero. We have a Climate Working Group leading our activities

Air Quality

Oxford FoE have an active Clean Air working group and we have set up the Clean Air Charter

Expressway

The proposed Oxford-Cambridge Expressway will have hugely damaging impacts on our environment and our

communities.

Nature – Trees and Bees

We are launching a major new campaign for many more trees to be planted across Oxfordshire.

Plastics

We are working with other groups across the county to end the use of single-use plastics

Local Development

Oxfordshire faces huge development pressures. We work to ensure local plans take climate change seriously

Upcoming Events Calendar

Nov

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National Tree Week @ Lots of locations!

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Nov 23 – Dec 1 all-day

It’s National Tree Week and there are lots of tree planting events taking place in Oxfordshire. National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season (November to March each year). Visit Oxfordshire Trees for the Future to find tree planting events near you!

FairPlay Climate Change Eco Fair @ St MIchael's Church

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Nov 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Come along to FairPlay’s Climate Change Eco Fair and find out how you can reduce your carbon foortprint and get involved in climate action. With around 25 stalls, including Oxford Friends of the Earth, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn more about local initiatives and action; recycling, repair and upcycling, planting trees, solar panels, food waste and composting, house insulation, changing to green energy, reducing plastic waste, electric cars and bikes, local allotments, supporting poorer communities, campaigning, lobbying decision makers and more. Hope to see you there!

Dec

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Oxford Green Fair @ Town Hall

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Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Yes, it’s that time of the year! Come along to the Oxford Green Fair for all things eco. We’ll be there – find us in the main hall to have a chat.