As part of Great Big Green Week 2025, Brookside Project Officer Alice met with enthusiastic school children across Hyndburn to discuss the future of Brookside. During the engaging session, pupils shared creative and thoughtful proposals for what they would like to see in a brand-new local nature reserve.
Alice praised the students for their passion and innovative ideas, noting their deep care for wildlife and the environment. The children’s proposals ranged from wildflower meadows to birdwatching areas and accessible walking trails. Whilst some of the proposals were a little outlandish (we are sorry to report that there will not be a rollercoaster installed on site any time soon!), the input from the students is a valuable asset to the project.
“This generation has a real vision for nature,” said Alice. “Their ideas could shape a local nature reserve that benefits both people and wildlife.”
The proposals will be reviewed as part of the wider Brookside Restoration development phase.
