Celebrate what is already being done to help the environment and look at what can be done with Earth Day in Dorchester.

Learn more about the environment and meet like-minded people and groups at the Great Field in Poundbury on April 23 from 12noon to 4pm.

The mayor of Dorchester, Gareth Jones, said: "There are many local groups and businesses that are doing so much to combat climate change, increase biodiversity and help the environment. Earth Day is a way to celebrate those who are making a difference, join their causes and learn something new.

"Often environmental issues can be thought about in a negative way and people feel hopeless about what they can do to make a difference. Small changes add up, if everyone that attends learns one new thing or joins in on one new cause then our planet will be better for it."

Dorchester Town Council has created the event with Litter Free Dorset, Dorset Climate Action Network, The Embroidery Barn, PiPs Café and Bournemouth University.

Colin Tracey, a member of Dorset Climate Action Network, said: "Dorset Climate Action Network is delighted to be partnering with Dorchester Town Council in this year's Earth Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to engage with Dorchester residents about positive, innovative and helpful ideas about how we can all help reduce our negative and increase our positive impacts on the natural world and environment."

Discover local projects such as Transition Town Dorchester, The Gap Project with Dorset MIND, Dorset Waste Services and many more which will be providing workshops, activities and walks.

Emma Teasdale, of Litter Free Dorset, said: "Litter Free Dorset - Land, Coast and Sea will be joining in the fun at Dorchester's Earth Day event this year. We're committed to tackling the problem of litter in our county so we're excited to have this opportunity to engage with local people, promoting collaborative solutions to litter across Dorset's towns, beaches and marine environments."

Pete West from Energy Local Bridport will be taking about renewable energy, having worked in this sector for more than 20 years, amongst others and local musicians will also be performing.

You can also enjoy crafts, activities and nature walks, handle some exotic animals and learn more about what is being done to protect them and see the world's only solar powered wheelbarrow disco created from waste.

There will also be a clothes swap to encourage people to re-love their clothes rather than throw them away. Please do take along two to three items to swap.

Katy Jones, who helps organise Dorchester Repair Café, said: "We are delighted to be attending Dorchester's Earth Day event this year. We can't wait to come along with some of our amazing volunteer repairers to show you how you can save items from landfill, and save money."

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