Events

There are many exciting events and funded courses happening in-person across Cornwall, and online, that will support you in gaining the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the climate and ecological crises we're facing. Many of those listed below are included in our bi-monthly newsletter.

What's On – 2026

• Future Coast Bude is hosting their first Community Conversation, 16:00-19:00 on 23 April 2026, Ivor Potter Hall, Parkhouse Centre. Find out more
  This drop-in event is an opportunity to learn more about coastal change, explore interactive activities, and share your views on the future of Bude’s coastline. No prior knowledge is needed and everyone is welcome to come along at any time between 4pm and 7pm. It will include the screening of a new series of short films exploring Bude's changing coastline, in a mini cinema with popcorn.
  
  
• Beach Guardian is hosting a screening of The Tales of Cetus, 20:00 on 26 April 2026, The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge. Book your place
  An inspiring feature-length documentary project that follows both environmentalists and artists in their fight against plastic pollution. Delving into not only the problem of plastic pollution but also the power we all have to inspire and create positive change. A free event including Q&A with the film and Beach Guardian team.
  
  
• Cornwall Climate Action Coalition is holding a Community Conversation on Cornwall's energy, 11:00-14:00 on 26 April 2026, Dracaena Centre, Falmouth. Book your place
  Cornwall Climate Action Coalition are hosting Community Conversations on energy across Cornwall. The conversations will be informed by the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP), which sets out how Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can reduce reliance on fossil fuels, by making greater use of our local resources (solar, wind, geothermal, and biomethane). Join for the third one of the series. Everyone welcome.
  
  
• 99p Films social cinema screening and discussion of Power Station, 18:00-21:00 on 30 April 2026, Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery, Truro. Book your place
  Join this screening of a documentary following two artist activists who engage their neighbours to install solar panels on every house in their street, showing how local communities can come together around both energy generation and everyday energy use through creativity and collective action. Includes a communal feast at the start and discussion of the film at the end.
  
  
• Beach Guardian is hosting a screening of The Tales of Cetus, 17:00 on 3 May 2026, Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay. Book your place
  An inspiring feature-length documentary project that follows both environmentalists and artists in their fight against plastic pollution. Delving into not only the problem of plastic pollution but also the power we all have to inspire and create positive change. A free event including Q&A with the film and Beach Guardian team.
  
  
• Cornwall Council's Nature Recovery team is hosting a webinar Together for Nature: One year of delivering the Nature Recovery Strategy, marking one year since the adoption of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy, 13:30-15:00 on 7 May 2026, online. Book your place
  Over the past year, partners across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have begun turning strategy into much-needed action for nature. This webinar will be a celebration of the collective progress made and a look ahead to the next phase of delivery.
  
  
• Lostwithiel Environment Action Forum (LEAF) is hosting a screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 19:00 on 7 May 2026, Lostwithiel Church Rooms. Contact LEAF to book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK.
  
  
• 99p Films social cinema screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 16:30-20:00 on 10 May 2026, Old Cattle Market, Helston. Book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Includes a discussion of the film after screening and a communal feast at the end.
  
  
• Green Energy, Nature Recovery, and Local Food Show, 11:00-17:00 on 16 May 2026, Chacewater Village Hall. Book your place
  Talk to organisations leading the way for nature recovery, like the Wildlife Trust, Kernow Conservation, Prickles and Paws, and many others. Try electric bikes, talk to green energy installers, and hear interesting talks. All for free!
  
  
• Two screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 12:30 AND 15:30 on 16 May 2026, Chacewater Village Hall. Book your place
  Join one of these screenings of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Includes a discussion of the film after screening.
  
  
• Climate Vision's Climate Walk & Talk - Coastal Climate Conversations: A Climate Resilience Walk in the Mevagissey Catchment, 10:30-13:30 on 16 May 2026, meet at Lobb's Farm Shop, Mevagissey. Book your place
  Join us for a unique, thought-provoking walk through the beautiful Mevagissey Catchment as we explore how local landscapes and communities are responding to climate change. Along the way, we’ll uncover practical important steps we can each take to build our own resilience in a changing climate, as we hear from local experts along the way.
  
  
• Eco Park Porthtowan are hosting a screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 19:30 on 19 May 2026, Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Chapel Hill, Porthtowan. Book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Discussion of the film after screening.
  
  
• South East Cornwall Greens are hosting a screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 16:00 on 23 May 2026, Liskerrett Community & Arts Centre, Liskeard. Book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Discussion of the film after screening.
  
  
• Climate Café Listening Circles in Cornwall. Multiple dates for sign-up in 2026. Find out more
  Climate Café Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where fears and uncertainties about the climate and ecological crisis can be safely expressed. They are held across Cornwall.
  
  Upcoming:
  🌿 Saturday 30 May 2026, 10:00-12.00 – The Snug, Above the Bookshop Café, Falmouth. Book here
  
  
• South East Cornwall Greens are hosting a screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 16:00-18:30 on 30 May 2026, Tamar Valley Centre, PL18 9EF. Book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Discussion of the film after screening.
  
  
• Climate Action St Austell is hosting a screening and discussion of People's Emergency Briefing: Climate & Nature Crisis, 15:00 on 6 June 2026, Holy Trinity Church, St Austell. Contact John Hubbard to book your place
  Join this screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film based on the National Emergency Briefing - bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters. Explore what's happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Includes refreshments to start and discussion of the film after screening.
  
  
• The Third Great Cornish Green Energy Summit, 11:00-16:00 on 13 September 2026, Chacewater Village Hall. Book your place
  To highlight Cornwall’s unique position as a lead in all areas of renewable energy and promote integration into the plans for the roll out of GB Energy. Meet the movers and shakers of green energy in Cornwall.