Information, Education and Action
The EnvironmentCentre is an independent charity (Charity no. 1039378), whose focus is environmental information, education and activity in South West Wales.
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.
Quick links to some of our projects and partners:
SEEF, SEF & Swansea's Environment Strategy , Sustainable Swansea, Swansea Fair Trade Forum, Swansea Telly, Eastside Energy Scheme and SCRAP
Click HERE
To Make a Donation
Pay for a course
Pay for room Hire
We are an independent local environmental charity and rely on donations to keep us going.
Have you thought of becoming a member? More HERE
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Latest News Stories
What's On? Find out HERE
*NEW* Download the latest Environmental Events Leaflet HERE
Sponsor A Chair In Our Visitor Centre!
Our Visitor Centre is open to the public and houses a coffee shop, green shop and information areas. After 12 years of use we need to update, re-define and improve these areas.
For just £14 you could make an important contribution to our efforts. You can DONATE HERE or pop your payment down to us or send a cheque in the post.
St Thomas Ward Residents
Can Swap An Old FRIDGE/FREEZER for a NEW One for FREE!
Did you know that a fridge or freezer that is over ten years old will use 70% more electricity than a new energy efficient one?
The East Side Energy Scheme is offering to swap fridges, fridge freezers and freezers for St Thomas Ward residents, community organisations and businesses based in the ward.
You can find out more and download an application form at www.eastsideenergyscheme.org.uk or call the Environment Centre on 01792 480200 to ask for an application form.
Where's Swansea's Wildlife?
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and Swansea Council’s Nature Conservation Team want the people of Swansea and Gower to help them discover more about the environment and hidden wildlife gems on our own gardens and grounds.
Please help them by filling in the onlline survey at Visit www.welshwildlife.org/where-i-live/wheres-swanseas-wildlife/
Swansea Premier of DO THE MATH
Friday 17th May 7.30 pm at Swansea Quaker Meeting House
Swansea Quaker Meeting Sustainablity Group invites you to the Swansea showing of a documentary film on the campaign to take on the fossil fuel industry over climate change, now being launched worldwide. Featuring Bill McKibben founder of the international climate campaign 350.org, author of The End of Nature, Eaarth, etc. While it is set in the United States, the maths the film outlines applies globally -- making it important for all of us to watch.
The film will be followed by a discussion.
Visit Fossil Free Europe campaign at http://gofossilfree.org/europe
Green Light Newsletters:
*May 2013 EDITION IS 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
Keep in Touch
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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
Read about Camile's experience with us as a French student on a placement HERE
JOB VACANCIES
Community Green Space Development Officer
with Sustainable Swansea. Closing date 29th May 2013
Job advert HERE
Job description HERE
Job Advert Cymraeg HERE
Job description Cymraeg HERE
Clear Streams, Swansea
2 Vacancies
Job adverts HERE
Job Adverts Cymraeg HERE
Closing date 7th June 2013
Clear Streams Coordinator
with Swansea Environmental Forum
Job description HERE
Job description Cymraeg HERE
Water for Wildlife Officer
with Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Job description HERE
Job description Cymraeg HERE
Environment Centre's
Bike Ride from London to Swansea - August 2010
See the photos HERE