For many people the climate emergency tops the list of worries keeping us awake at night. Feeling empowered to take action is most positive way to deal with climate anxiety and play our own unique part in shaping a cleaner, greener planet. We can each make an optimistic, practical impact on the future by learning how to embed principles of sustainability into our own lives. Luckily there are plenty of simple, effective and transferable ways of creating sustainable systems which reuse and utilise your own natural resources. At Alderfen Marshes in the Norfolk Broads National Park, you can take part in an interactive experience tailored to identifying the solutions most relevant to you.

Alderfen Marshes is a private conservation area on the Norfolk Broads with a sustainable approach to conservation guided by permaculture principles which include fields such as regenerative farming and rewilding. Nothing is wasted and all by-products are put to good use, reflecting the natural processes of flourishing ecosystems. You’ll explore the concepts of permaculture and see how they influence the habitat management practices at Alderfen Marshes. With expert advice, you’ll learn how to identify opportunities to instigate permaculture practices in your own environment at home, work and within your local community. A world away from compulsively Googling sustainability solutions, Alderfen Marshes is a beautiful off-grid get-away where you’ll experience close encounters with wildlife in the fresh air and come up with ideas to really make a difference.