A report that is hopeful – unusual – honest – insightful – inspirational!

Long reports can seem very tedious … but here’s why you might want to find the time to look at this one.

• It’s hopeful – it describes a long-term project that was successful in activating people in the  community through outreach and engagement activities, and collaboration across various local groups, with a strong focus on emotional engagement with nature

• It’s unusual – Eco-Streets was a sustained four-year community education initiative from the ground up (with some activities continuing into 2026), whereas most projects last for only a year or two

• It’s honest – it gives insights into the downs as well as the ups of community engagement.  It’s not sugar-coated.

• It’s insightful –it gives in-depth insight into what it’s like undertaking awareness-raising day by day in a community

• It’s inspirational – it shows how much can be achieved with very little funding.  Eco-Streets was delivered by one part-time paid person with lots of ideas, flexibility and energy.

The report is written by Scott Gudrich, project consultant Eco-Streets Alton.  He would be delighted to share the learning from this project through talks and discussion in any setting.  Email Scott Gudrich ecostreetsalton@gmail.com