Grant of £3,624 awarded in 2021. Total project cost £7,374
This community project has transformed a disused playpark by Upton village hall into a wildlife haven planted with native bulbs, perennials, shrubs, hedges and trees.
The community group aimed to improve biodiversity by providing new habitat and to create a space where villagers could relax and observe (or study) wildlife. They also wanted to give villagers a focus for volunteering to build their sense of community and encourage activity to counter the effects of climate change.
Over the course of the project, they have observed target species such as bees and a mistle thrush in the nature garden. They are seeing garden visitors walking through the pathways and exploring the habitats like the insect hotel. Both adults and children are asking questions about the site and what they find there which is consistent with the group’s objective to create a space for observing wildlife.
Photos of volunteers getting stuck in and muddy are online.
