Frome Youth Climate Action – Litter Pick 2 for Public Art Project

Are you aged 12–18 and living in or around Frome?

Do you care about nature and feel concerned about climate change?

Would you like to do something to help?

Frome Youth Climate Action Group is creating a piece of public art to raise awareness of climate and environmental issues – and to encourage people to take action.

The art will be made from rubbish collected around Frome.

We need pickers and makers. Litter transformers. Activists and artists.

Would you like to get involved?

The second litter pick is happening… here!

We’ll provide pickers, gloves and bags –AND DRINKS AND SNACKS!

We'll meet at the library, pick for an hour then head back to Edventure to wash and store the rubbish. Will aim to be wrapped up by 6.30pm

For more info, get in touch: chris@edventurefrome.org or becky@edventurefrome.org

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This project is supported by Green and Healthy Frome and led by artist and climate actionist Chris Redmond — who works with scientists, artists, farmers, diplomats and campaigners around the globe to turn big challenges into real change.

It is organised by Edventure's Future Shed as part of Green & Healthy Frome, a partnership between Edventure Frome, Frome Medical Practice and Frome Town Council.

Why bother?

Because you’re not alone.

75% of young people in the UK say they’re worried about climate change.It can feel huge and scary — like there’s nothing you can do.

But here’s the truth:You can do a lot.And you don’t have to do it alone.

Small actions, done together, make a big difference.And when you see other people — across Frome and around the world — doing their bit too, it feels powerful.

If you haven't already please complete this order as the young person who will be participating, not the parent or carer.

We ask you to answer questions in the order form about the parent / carer contact details. Thank you!

More information if you need it!

The Frome Youth Climate Action Group is a new initiative supporting a team of 12–18-year-olds in Frome to lead climate action in their own way. This core group will design and deliver activities, campaigns or events that engage other young people — building a movement of youth-led climate energy across the town.

Aims & Benefits

This project is about action, not overwhelm. It gives young people space to shape change on their terms — to imagine, organise, and make things happen. Our aim is to:

• Offer real-life opportunities to learn, collaborate and gain volunteer experience
• Centre young voices and ideas in Frome’s climate conversation
• Spark positive momentum and hope-led action
• Enable peer-to-peer learning and engagement
• Strengthen intergenerational connections and shared learning
• Build on the energy already alive in Frome’s schools and youth groups
• Create a structure that supports long-term youth participation

The benefits ripple out — not just for the environment, but for health, confidence, community connection and a sense of purpose.

Who Is It For?

The project is for young people aged 12–18 who live in or around Frome — including those in school, home education, or youth organisations. Whether someone’s passionate about the climate, curious to try something new, interested in campaigning, creativity, growing, making, or helping others — they’re welcome.

This is also for educators and youth group leaders who want to support young people in developing their own climate responses and leadership.

How Can People Get Involved?

Initially, we're looking to form a core group of Youth Climate Action Allies. They’ll meet regularly outside school hours, decide together how to use a dedicated activity fund, and shape ways to bring other young people along. It could look like workshops, campaigns, creative projects, trips or climate meetups — it’s up to the group.

Young people don’t need experience — just an interest in climate action and a willingness to take part.

👉 Interested? Drop us a line or come to a meet-up to find out more:

Email chris@edventurefrome.org

Partners

This project is part of Future Shed, supported by Green & Healthy Frome. It builds on partnerships with Earth House at Frome College, local eco-councils, home education networks and youth groups across the town.