The Rewilding project continues into 2023 with Project Officer Gareth Muir delivering a weekly Tuesday session on several sites in Hyndburn.
A work plan of season tasks will be undertaken by volunteers to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs, alongside planting for pollinators.
Tasks over the coming months will include: composting, mulching, seed sowing, pruning, fruit tree planting, chitting potatoes and repairing raised beds.
The last Tuesday of the month is spent at the PROSPECTS workshop in Oakhill Park. Woodwork projects will be made from recycled wood and include; wooden planters, bird/bug/bee boxes along with making plant labels with pyrography.
The Rewilding project also works with several schools in the borough enabling children to explore the natural world, create habitat for nature and grow their own food.
St John’s – Great Harwood and Lee Royd Nursery – Woodnook are involved in growing vegetables on their grounds and exploring other green spaces in the area.
Support has also been given to All Saints Church, Clayton-Le-Moors in the form of a Winter work day.
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or involve your school/community group, please get in contact with Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
Thanks to The Windfall Fund, D’Olyly Carte Charitable Trust and The Lancashire County Council Food Grant Scheme for the funds to make the project possible!
