Alton Local Action for Nature (AVLAN)

AVLAN is a community group for improving our local area for wildlife. We think that nature is beautiful and want us all to make space for it in our gardens, parks, road verges and industrial estates. We also want as many people in our community to appreciate the value of the nature on our doorsteps.

We are about practical action and learning and are open to expert and novice alike. You can find out more about the wildlife in Alton and the nearby villages, find out about our projects and learn more about what you can do in places like your garden and neighbourhood to help wildlife.

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ACAN's Groups and Projects

Action on plastic

Regular litter picks, Terracycle collection scheme, information on recycling.

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Alton Local Action for Nature

Co-ordinates projects and events to help local wildlife.

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Alton Community Cupboard

Helps to reduce food waste. Surplus food given away free.

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Alton Community Share

Reduce waste, save money - games, toys and jigsaws to borrow for free.

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Alton Local Food Initiative

Help yourself to fruit, veg & herbs from ALFI plots. Seed and seedling swaps.

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Alton Repair Café

Volunteers repair clothes, textiles; electronic, mechanical & small electrical items; furniture; bikes.

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Alton Sustainable Eating

Helping us to cut our emissions and improve our health by cutting our meat and dairy consumption.

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Cycle Alton

Promotes safer cycling and improved cycling infrastructure.

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Eco Streets Alton

Bottom-up community action to promote climate resilience at neighbourhood level.

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Energy Alton

Help with saving energy and reducing bills; community renewable energy projects.

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Gumbi Project

Supporting sustainable agriculture in Malawi with the Gumbi Education Fund.

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Headley CAN

Based in the villages of Headley and Headley Down.

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Lobbying Group

Lobbies our MP and local government for urgent action on CO2 reduction.

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Young ACAN

Empowers young people aged 10-24 to take action on the climate crisis.

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