Environment

'Garden of the Deep' by Diane Watson

Flower beds made from discarded plastic champion environmental change as Lightwaves festival illuminates Salford Quays once again

Salford children have helped to create a special flower garden made entirely from discarded plastic bottles to spread a powerful […]

Volunteers at Seedley allotments

“We’re trying to educate people” – Buile Hill Park appeals for gardening session volunteers

Green-fingered volunteers are wanted to develop the gardens at Salford’s Buile Hill Park. The project is being run by Growing […]

Image taken by Katherine Stephenson.

New ‘Love Your Woodland’ sessions set to bring Salford’s community together

The Garden Needs centre in Kersal are introducing new Love Your Woodland sessions to show the Salford community what nature can do for mental health. Emma Ellison talks about how previous woodland event sessions drastically helped her mental health.

The main firework display at Buile Hill Park on Bonfire Night

Buile Hill Park fireworks display raises more than £400 for Salford charities

The Buile Hill Park fireworks display raised £415 for Salford charities on bonfire night. The money raised will go towards […]

Wardley Hall, Salford

“There’s nothing similar in the North West” – Wardley Hall aims to bring the local community together through conservation effort

Salford’s historic Wardley Hall has begun a conservation project that aims to bring the community together. From building log cabins, […]

Green Summit at the Lowry
(Credit: Eden Latimer)

Salford could benefit from first integrated net-zero carbon transport system

This year’s Green Summit focused on delivering effective solutions to climate change, such as making homes more energy efficient and creating more affordable […]