ERA - Eco Rother Action

We are an independent climate change response group based in the villages between Petersfield and Midhurst

We host excellent talks, carry out local environmental work and bring people together

Join us to push for positive change

In brief

  • Next ERA book club

    On Zoom, Monday 29 April, 7.30pm

    An exploration of the crisis that temperate-zone migrant birds are now facing combines with a celebration of Europe’s birds. Members of our thriving book club will be reading and discussing this.

    New members are very welcome indeed. There is more information about ERA Book Club here.

  • Last ERA talk: Woolbeding Reimagined

    David Elliott returned in April to tell us about the National Trust's proposals for the future of Woolbeding, including the reintroduction of beavers. He also explained the rationale behind the proposal to fence Woolbeding Common.

    For more details and information on all ERA talks past and future, check out our Events page.

  • The long history of climate science

    The warming effect of CO2 in the atmosphere has been the subject of scientific research since 1861 - for 163 years! The effect of CO2 emissions has been proved and documented repeatedly over this long timescale.

    Read Barry Cooper’s article about this here.

  • ERA talk coming up: Anna Grey from Women of This Town

    August in Henry Warren Hall Nyewood

    How do we work together to combat the meta crisis unfolding around us? What can we do as individuals and as part of our communities? Join us to hear about the adaptations Anna has made in her life and the climate dialogues she initiates with her MP and local councillors.

    Read more here.

Environmental and community networking

ERA is happy to work closely with other like-minded local groups, including PeCAN, Mi-CAN, HartingCAN, Growing Together(formerly the East Hampshire Self Sufficiency group), Women of This Town (WOTT), Energise South Downs, Alton Climate Action Network, Community Energy South, Hangers Environmental Network, green and climate groups at local u3as – the list keeps growing.

For information about recurring and one-off events that might interest you, please click here.

Why not kick off the new year with a fresh pop-up lunch - or three - at the bright and sunny(!) Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood?

Save energy in the home

You are invited to join a new project aimed at reducing domestic energy use. In partnership with PeCAN, the Whole House Retrofit Service is locally based and not for profit. Click here for more information

Global issue, local response

ERA relies on membership fees - £5 a year per person – and donations to fund our activities. These include buying seeds and trees, setting up a testing system on the River Rother, running costs such as village hall hire, website costs, insurance etc. We are looking for a local business or individual to sponsor this website. If that interests you, please get in touch! Your name could appear here on the home page. Alternatively, if you would like to join others who have already made a donation towards ERA projects, please contact us for bank details. Your help makes a real difference.