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.
Here on our website you can read the latest environmental news and check out our 'Events' guide. You can surf our Links to local and national groups and projects, as well learn more about what we do.
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.
What are you looking for?
SEEF, SEF, Sustainable Swansea, Swansea Fair Trade Forum or SCRAP
Support us when you shop online:
Latest News Stories
What's On? Find out HERE
Sponsor our London to Swansea Cyclists!
Three Centre trustees - David Judd, Alan Kreppel & Brian Pawson, who range in age between fifty and seventy two years will be joined part way through by Tanya Nash.
They leave the House of Commons in London on 12th August and will cycle the 250 miles along minor roads and cycle tracks to the Environment centre in Swansea in 5 days! Sposor forms available HERE
They are making a huge effort on our behalf, so we are asking everyone to please show their support for this epic ride. Online payment HERE
The Gower Show
Sunday 1st August 9am–6pm Penrice, Gower.
There will be plenty of d isplays and environmental activities at this agricultural and countryside show, including crafts, livestock, rides and market. Call John Ferneaux, Gower Show Director, 01792 390754.
Don’t Miss the Marvellous Mumbles Way r!
A programme of guided walks throughout July and August on alternate Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Mumbles Green Action Team will lead you at a gentle pace through this beautiful, historic and fascinating tour. The walk starts at Black Pill and is 6 miles long. You can join the guides at the West Cross Inn for a shorter walk.Tickets are just £3 eacht. Walk dates and times are on the Poster HERE Booking is essential. Buy your tickets from Mumbles Tourist Information, Mumbles Rd, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4BU tel. 01792 361302.
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
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
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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