Earthkind is an informal monthly group, meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month. 

We choose a different topic for each meeting.

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At the core of Earthkind is the desire to live sustainably plus an appreciation of nature. We explore alternative or simply more natural ways of doing things. Activities have included serious subjects such as the effect of modern farming techniques on the soil infrastructure and ecology in general, as well as hands-on creativity such as making a seasonal table decoration using candles and foraged greenery, berries, etc.

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To attend an evening please contact Lesley  lesleyaking@protonmail.com  07522 831736 to book a place.

Basic cost per evening is £3 which covers hall hire and includes a hot drink.

There are occasional additional costs to cover materials or other expenses.

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In no particular order, our topics have covered:

Growing microgreens / sprouting seeds;

Presentation by Lucy from Pura Vida, the plastic-free, organic refill shop in Gammon Walk, Barnstaple;

A video by Zach Bush: Chemical Farming and the Loss of Human Health

Presentation by Jack Wolfenden from the North Devon Biosphere;

Making birdboxes (out of left-over sequoia shingles);

Making a seasonal table decoration using foraged greenery, berries, fir cones etc;

Presentation on natural dyeing by local weaver and Jenny Wilkinson 

Stargazing with amateur astronomer Mark Buckingham

Presentation by herbalist / homeopath Lesley king on natural skincare and the effects of chemical personal care products on the environment;

Also by Lesley, an introduction to using homeopathic remedies for 1st Aid and treating family and friends;

Presentation by Jane and Yvonne about making natural household cleaners;

The benefits, DOs and DON'Ts of green smoothies;

Two local foraging walks;

Making herbal tinctures and oil infusions;

Seed swap and making seed bombs;

Herb and Hedgerow evening making flower syrups and a raspberry shrub

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AND we won funding to replace the grass verge at the top of Shirwell with a wildflower patch for the benefit of all the local pollinators.​​​