Sector events

To submit an event, please email the details to carolinec@green-space.org.uk

7-9 September 2010
Saltex
Organiser: Institute of Groundsmanship
Location: Windsor
Contact: www.iog.org
A three-day exhibition on open space management, with live product demonstrations and examples of innovations in the sector.

10-11 September 2010
No Plants, No Planet: Horticulture - making a world of difference
Organiser: Institute of Horticulture
Location: Chelmsford
Contact: www.horticulure.org.uk
A two-day programme focussing on how horticulture is adapting to climate and resource challenges, and contributing to the wellbeing of the planet and its population.

18 September 2010
World Parks Day
Organiser: International Urban Parks and Green Space Alliance
Location: Worldwide
Contact: www.worldparksday.com
An international celebration of parks and green spaces. Events will be taking place across the world to communicate their importance, promote best practice and encourage the public to enjoy their parks.

21 September 2010
Influencing and Advocacy
Organiser: IPGS
Location: Birmingham
Contact: www.ipgs.org.uk
A one-day workshop designed to enhance influencing and advocacy skills, allowing a positive, lasting impact on people attendees work for and with.

6 October 2010
Introduction to fundraising
Organiser: Environmental Training Network
Location: Doncaster
Contact: shop.btcv.org.uk
A one-day event giving attendees a sound introduction to the principles of fundraising from statutory and non-statutory sources.

12 October 2010
Effective Fundraising
Organiser: Heritage Alliance
Location: York
Contact: www.heritagelink.org.uk
A free fundraising skills seminar to help heritage bodies access finance in an ever more challenging climate

12 October 2010
GSSE Open Meeting
Organiser: GreenSpace South East
Location: East Grinstead
Contact: www.greenspace.org.uk/southeast
A one-day annual conference covering topics including community involvement, GIS mapping and the political landscape.

28 October 2010
Environmental sustainability in the workplace
Organiser: Talk Action
Location: London
Contact: www.talkaction.org
A practical and comprehensive workshop to help your organisation make real efficiency savings, engage with staff and stakeholders and improve the environmental impact of your workplace.

8 December 2010
Public sector procurement: A new era
Organiser: Public Service Events
Location: London
Contact: www.publicserviceevents.co.uk
A one-day conference designed to prepare delegates with the strategic information required to contribute to the new public sector procurement agenda

22 December 2010
Dynamic Planting for Public Gardens and spaces
Organiser: Palmstead Nurseries
Location: Ashford
Contact: www.palmstead.co.uk
A one-day workshop to share experience and knowledge on what the industry can do to deliver dynamic and stimulating public and garden spaces