Sustainability Festival
10:30am — 5:00pm
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Sustainability Festival
Our annual Sustainability Festival is returning to One Garden Brighton. It's a free to enter event so no need to book just turn up!
You can expect a vibrant, engaging day full of inspiration, practical ideas, and community action, all focused on creating a greener future.
What to expect:
The festival brings together local changemakers, experts, creatives and families to spark meaningful conversations about our planet. You’ll find a curated mix of interactive talks, hands-on workshops, food and drink stalls, children’s activities, sustainable shopping and more – all set in the beautiful surroundings of One Garden Brighton.
A Look at 2025’s Festival Highlights
Our festival features a diverse and exciting programme, including:
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10am - 11am (SP5 Room) |
Brighton and Hove Food PartnershipPanel Discussion: Exploring Local Food Systems & Their Environmental Benefits A brief talk and panel on how local meat and food systems support sustainability and nature. |
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11am - 12.30pm (SP4 Room)
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Sustainable Health Care: Fungi and Medicinal Plants to the RescueThis session explores how medicinal plants and fungi can help us care for ourselves in ways that are natural, sustainable, and empowering. You’ll learn how to safely bring these remedies into your life, working with your body and alongside conventional medicine.
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11am - 12pm (SP5 Room) |
CONSCIOUS LAB EXPLORES CREATIVES RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE EMERGENCYIn conversation with Sarah Ratty FRSA Rachael Taylor at Shapers of Society through the lens of fashion, art and culture. |
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12pm - 1.30pm (SP5 Room) |
Fermentation Workshop by FareShareDiscover the art of fermentation with FareShare—learn to make kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir, and vegan cheeses in this hands-on, sustainability-focused workshop. |
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1.30pm - 2.30pm (SP5 Room) |
FREE - SASHIKO STITCH SAMPLER WORKSHOPReconnect with nature and creativity through the mindful art of Sashiko stitching. Join Conscious Lab for a one-hour, hands-on Sashiko Stitch Sampler Workshop where you’ll learn this beautiful, meditative Japanese stitching technique – perfect for visible mending, denim repair, and mindful making. |
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2pm - 3pm (SP4 Room) |
Listening to the Land: Remembering Our Connection to the Web of LifeA reflective workshop by the Happy Belly Foods Project, exploring our deep relationship with nature through guided listening and shared stories. |
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4pm - 5pm (SP4 Room) |
Froglife Talk: Legacy of the Discovering Dewponds Project
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Incredible Stallholders for 2025 include:
Brighton and Hove Food Partnership
We'll see you at the festival!
Whether you came last year or are joining us for the first time, this year’s festival promises even more inspiration, connection, and celebration of sustainability in action.