The Great Big Green Week 2026

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, organised by The Climate Coalition.
The Culture Services environmental working group are showcasing a varieties of activities, taking place at Danum Gallery Library and Museum, around this celebration, including, social clubs, workshops, a talk and an exhibition. All demonstrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change to restore nature in Doncaster.
Get Involved

Feel Good Friday – Up-cycled herb pots
5 June | Community Garden | 10:30 – 12:30 Free social for group adults
Explore herbs growing in the garden and make upcycled herb pots and plant markers.
Exhibition: All Hands on the Don
6 June – 11 July 2026 | Danum
Don Catchment Rivers Trust (DCRT) was established to help protect and restore the River Don, and all the rivers and streams which flow into it. Since 2023, the trust has been delivering the ‘All Hands on the Don’ project across Doncaster. This exhibition aims to showcase and celebrate the work of the project and the River Don through the project’s themes.


The River Don, its history and sense of place through time
6 June | Art Gallery | Free
A talk by Professor Ian Rotherham, researcher, broadcaster and writer, with introductions from Don Catchment Rivers Trust.
Gardening Book Swap and Seed Swap
10 June | 1-3PM | Community Garden | Free
Come meet the Garden Volunteers, have a cuppa, share gardening tips. You can also bring and swap gardening books and/or seeds. Book a free place here.

Eco Warriors Club
15 June | Home Ed (aged 5-12) | Free Explore sustainable fashion and upcycle an item of clothing.