Information, Education and Action
The Environment Centre is an independent charity (Charity no. 1039378), who's focus is environmental information, education and activity in South West Wales.
In Swansea?
Why not Pay us a visit?
At the Environment Centre you can get inspired, research information, buy green goods or drink & snack ethically in our Fairtrade Coffee Shop.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Where are we? See our How to Find us page.
Planning a journey to us or somewhere else?
Use this handy planner from Traveline Cymru:
Quick links to some of our projects and partners:
SEEF, SEF, Sustainable Swansea, Swansea Fair Trade Forum or SCRAP
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Latest News Stories
What's On? Find out HERE
Environment Centre Green Quiz
at 7pm Thursday 16th September
A pub-style slightly green quiz in aid of the Environment Centre. A fun evening, £3 each, snacks and some drinks available, bring a bottle. Get your team together now!
Please let us know you are coming. Read on...
We are OPEN THIS SUNDAY!
Come and visit us on Sunday 12th September
The Environment Centre will be open for Swansea's "Open House" event on Sunday 12th Sept, between 12 noon and 4pm. This will give you a chance to stock up on Ecover refills, gifts, ecogadgets, cards, crafts, books (or anything else!) if you're not able to get down to the shop on a weekday. Or pop in for probably the City Centre's cheapest, but most ethical cup of tea or coffee!
We will also be offering tours at 1pm & 3pm Read on...
Beachwatch Big Weekend
- Sat 18th & Sun 19th Sept 2010
This year’s local beach cleans include:
(You will need suitable clothing, but bags and gloves are provided. Note: Children must be supervised at all times)
On Saturday 18th: 10am Blackpill beach near Lido, Blackpill, Swansea.. Call Robin, Mumbles Developt Trust, 01792 405169.
10am–1pm Rhossili Bay Meet at Hillend car park, Llangennith, Gower. All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Call National Trust Office, 01792 390636.
11am Three Cliffs Bay Meet at Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, Gower. Call Gower Heritage Centre, 01792 371206.
On Sunday 19th: 10am Langland Beach Meet in car park behind beach huts. Call Gill Bell, MCS, 01989 566017.
Our London to Swansea Cyclists made it!
Please show your support by sponsoring them HERE Want to find out more tthen come to our AGM:
The Environment Centre's AGM Mon 5th October 7pmThe AGM business will be followed by a chance to hear more about our recent London to Swansea Bike Ride.You can download the papers:
Invite letter HERE, nominations form HERE and list of Board members HERE
Green Light Newsletters *SEPTEMBER EDITION NOW ONLINE*
The Environment Centre has a monthly newsletter "Green Light".
For the latest edition and an archive of previous editions.... Read on
Useful Information
What do you think?
Tell us about what training or courses you would be interested in and you could win a set of green glasses.
Take our survey HERE and YOU could WIN
Keep in Touch
Join our ECNews Egroup to receive regular news from us. Just send an email to:
Read the small print HERE
Membership
We are an independent local charity. We have a great value membership scheme, with some great benefits.
Volunteering
And Jobs
Want to join us? We have a great team of volunteers who help run the Visitor Centre and other aspects of the charity. Find out more here
We have NO JOB VACANCIES at the moment
Centre AGM:
October 5th 2010
Invite letter HERE, nominations form HERE and list of Board members HERE
Environment Centre Social Accounts
The full 2007-2008 Social Accounts for the Centre can be viewed HERE There is also a shorter summary HERE.
A Social Audit measures our social, environmental and economic impact.
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