Welcome…
Eco SoCo is run by a brilliant bunch of local volunteers, all passionate about making our village greener and bursting with life. We’re a friendly, open-minded crew, always up for teaming up with others to shake things up and do some good. Fancy joining in? Our Repair Cafe and Community Vegetable Garden are always buzzing at Springwater Church—pop by and see what’s happening!
Our Mission – the adventure ahead: We’re all about building strong bonds with our neighbours and tackling the big stuff like climate change and biodiversity loss—one action at a time. By working together, we’re making our local wildlife thrive and boosting everyone’s mood and health in the process.
There are loads of ways you can get stuck in! Whether you love planting wildflowers for the bees, watering new trees, lending a hand at the Repair Cafe, or just fancy popping along to a meeting to share your thoughts, we’d love to meet you.
Come say hello—let’s make a difference, have fun, and keep our village and wildlife blooming!
Want to find out more about our projects, visit the “What We Do” section.
NEWS FLASH…
22 Football pitches and counting…that’s the size of SC’s hedgehog highway! Want to help endangered hedgehogs access your garden but need help creating a hedgehog hole in your fence? Want to reduce the number of slugs destroying your prize plants? A CD sized hole in your garden fence is the answer!
We have a small but perfectly formed team of skilled volunteers who can create a neat, discreet hedgehog hole for you! To register your interest please contact: ecoscocharles@gmail.com
What’s On
Dark Skies Talk (FREE)
Dark Skies coming to a village near you…
Join us on June 9th @ 7 pm Sonning Common Village Hall for an inspiring talk on how we can address light pollution and reclaim the beauty of the night sky! Light pollution robs us of the wonder of starlit nights and negatively impacts nocturnal wildlife, including moths, bats, birds, and pollinators. These disruptions have cascading effects on ecosystems.
Professor Richard Harding, a research scientist, environmentalist, and a former branch chair of CPRE Oxfordshire, will share his insights and practical tips on reducing light pollution to help restore balance to nature.Email: ecosocotalks@gmail.com to reserve your seat ***tickets to this event are free of charge but you still need to book as numbers are restricted**
Repair Cafe (FREE) 10.00-12.30
Saturday May 2nd 2026
Saturday June 6th 2026
Saturday July 4th 2026
SC Village Day
Sunday 28th June - Memorial Park SC
Join us at the Eco SoCo stall:
Free bird box building for kids! Meet Henry the hedgehog and his very own hedgehog highway! Get curious - what can you find under the magnifying glass?
Want beautiful Spring flowers for your street - sign up at our stall!
Tombola with great prizes and so much more...
Spring 2026 Volunteer Days Dates TBC
