Welcome to Bolton's ESD Network Website
This site is managed by Steve Harrold, Development Officer with Bolton Council

JULY 2010: IN THE LIGHT OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDING TO MANY STATUTORY AND VOLUNTARY BODIES, SOME OF THIS WEBSITE'S INFORMATION MAY BE OUT-OF-DATE.
 
PLEASE CHECK THAT THE ORGANISATIONS LISTED ARE STILL ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT THAT IS ADVERTISED HERE
 
DESPITE THE SPEED OF CHANGES HAPPENING, THE ESD NETWORK WILL TRY TO KEEP THE INFORMATION ACCURATE, BUT IF YOU KNOW OF INACCURACIES PLEASE EMAIL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
 
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The What's On page has current information about what's available to ESD schools, colleges and groups.
Click here for latest events!

In Bolton, an 'Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Network' brings together local schools, colleges, groups, and organisations, helping to raise awareness about global and local environmental issues, and encourage action.
 
Whether you are a school, youth group, or organisation involved in ESD, you can use the network and this site to find local information and useful contacts, and maybe get inspiration and ideas!
 
ACTION: Yes, I'm interested in joining Bolton's ESD Network. Please add me to the mailing list. Click here to join (please put Add me to ESD Network in the subject box of the email).
 
More about sustainable development and ESD

The ESD Network provides a free, regular information bulletin to more than 200 teachers and group leaders in Bolton. This contains details of environmental opportunities, useful contacts and local news. The Network is also open to governors, agencies and voluntary groups that work with schools.   This site lists the many organisations who can offer support. online version   The Network is free to join, and although the information in the bulletins and website is aimed mainly at schools, much of it will also be useful to youth group and uniformed group leaders too.

On this ESD website you can:
● find out more about sustainable development and ESD and access related websites
● access the online ESD directory for Bolton - full of useful contacts
● find out about environmental education for youth groups
● sign up to join the schools' network and receive the free mailing
● find out what other local schools and groups are doing on our News about Eco Schools and other local action
● research funding opportunities
● find out about local environmental news and events

Some of the pupils and staff attending the ESD Network's Sustainable Schools Day

Members of the ESD Network visiting Offshoots - Groundwork's Permaculture project in Towneley Park, Burnley