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Browse our news articles and blogs to find out more about Eden Project Communities and the work we do
Greentime17 – get your 17 of green
September 24, 2026
Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature – wherever you are, whatever the weather, and however you like…
Eco-friendly Halloween ideas
September 15, 2026
We love Halloween - from the creative decorations and costumes, to the community spirit and of course, the sweets! But it can also be…
The transformative power of neighbourhood sharing
September 9, 2026
In today’s fast-paced world where rising costs are at the forefront of our mind and environmental challenges are ever more pressing, neighbourhood sharing has…
15 million turn out for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out as Brits cling on to sense of…
August 5, 2026
The Eden Project is calling on people to keep turning the tide on division in communities as it celebrates the success of its recent…
What does community mean to you?
July 2, 2026
Community – it's a word we all know well. But whether it’s the feeling of belonging in our neighbourhood or the support we offer…
Street party heritage and why it matters
June 29, 2026
Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns, did a little digging...
Community and volunteering – the key to a new sense of national optimism
June 24, 2026
This 2026 report by Public First reveals what public opinion suggests about local pride, togetherness and the national mood
Community spirit shines through for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out 2026
June 8, 2026
Millions of people turned out for The Big Lunch 2025 - our celebration for neighbours and communities.
Getting over the first hurdle – how to start organising
April 9, 2026
When we hear the words ‘community organising’, thoughts of committees, funding bids, high-vis jackets and clipboards spring to mind. But community organising doesn’t have…
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen mark the Eden Project’s 25th birthday by launching UK-wide celebration of…
March 24, 2026
On 24 March, HM The King and HM The Queen visited the Eden Project to mark our 25th anniversary and launch The Big Lunch…
Countries unite in volunteering in German state visit hosted by HM The King and HM The Queen
December 4, 2025
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of The Big Lunch since 2013, were joined at Windsor Castle by The President…
Share the love with food this autumn
October 17, 2025
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it’s time to lean into cosy nights with hearty and comforting food. Think roasted…