Name: Breathe, Think, Act: Exploring Climate and Clean Air Together
Start: 2025-10-31T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-31T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Zero Carbon Guildford

Breathe, Think, Act: Exploring Climate and Clean Air Together

What happens when children become climate detectives? At Breathe, Think, Act, families will step into the shoes of young scientists and explore the air we breathe and the cities we live in through fun, hands-on activities. This interactive workshop is designed especially for children and their families, offering a perfect blend of learning, discovery, and creativity during the school holidays.
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Zero Carbon Guildford, invites families, educators, and community members to a dynamic event designed to spark curiosity and inspire action on climate change and air quality. Hosted as part of the Guildford Living Lab (GLL) and its acclaimed Heat-Cool programme, this interactive session bridges environmental science and community action, empowering young people to tackle climate challenges.
What to Expect
-Live Air Quality Exploration: Use low-cost PM2.5 sensors to measure air pollution and visualise real-time data.
-Thermal Imaging Adventure: Discover “hot spots” and “cool zones” with thermal cameras, learning how green spaces cool cities.
-Co-Design Challenge: Propose green-blue infrastructure like green roofs and tree corridors to create climate-resilient cities.
-Creative Fun: Participate in the “My Cool and Clean Spot” challenge with drawings or designs, with prizes and certificates for all.
-Educational Insights: Engage in quizzes and discussions to understand urban heat islands and nature-based solutions.
Why It Matters
Developed through GCARE’s Guildford Living Lab, the Heat-Cool programme bridges environmental science and community action, empowering young people to tackle climate challenges. By partnering with Zero Carbon Guildford, this event fosters local collaboration, making science accessible and fun while promoting sustainable urban living. It’s perfect for families, educators, youth workers, and community groups interested in climate literacy and healthier cities.
Why Join?
Children will discover how air pollution and climate change affect our daily lives. They’ll get to try out real scientific tools, like air quality sensors and thermal cameras, and see the world in a whole new way. Along the way, they’ll find out how trees, plants, and green spaces can cool down our cities and make them healthier places to live. Most importantly, they’ll work side by side with family and friends to dream up creative solutions for a cleaner, brighter future. Parents and carers can join the fun too, enjoying an afternoon that’s both entertaining and educational, while picking up fresh, practical ideas for greener living at home.