Alongside the highlights below, we’ve been:
- Helping groups and communities design engaging consultations to gather ideas and get more people involved in their projects.
- Developing a partnership with Care in the Garden CIC, a not-for-profit based at Palmers Brook Community Nursery in Wootton. They provide work opportunities for adults with additional needs through gardening and woodworking, selling their plants and wood products to fund the project. We have commissioned some great nature products from them for the communities we work with including bird boxes and bug hotels.
- Working on a new project with Independent Arts, an Isle of Wight charity that uses the arts to support well-being, improve quality of life, and bring people together. Details incoming.
- Preparing to launch Wilder Streets, a project helping residents make their gardens wilder and more nature friendly – watch this space.
- Creating Making Space for Nature reports tailored to different communities and outdoor spaces.
Below are some of the highlights from the season.
Exploring Wild Play with Barnardo’s
This winter, we joined a few Barnardo’s play sessions to explore ways to make spaces wilder and more nature friendly.
We shared simple, fun activities that parents can do with their little ones to support wildlife at home - like making seed bombs and building mini bug hotels. These hands-on activities can help spark a love for nature from an early age. If you'd like to explore and do some of these activities at home you can find them here.