Thirty individuals or houses will be benefitting from wildlife kits that we are putting together to encourage wildlife into our gardens .Some have chosen ponds in different sizes including plants and oxygenators; some will be getting bird nest box kits and bug house kits. Others have chosen flower seeds to attract the pollinators and others will be getting sensory kits. All have been encouraged to take as many photos as possible so that we can see what different wildlife live in our communities. It will be very exciting to see who visits our gardens.
Last moth two of our regular participants created the Murder Mystery session , coming up with the story themselves, choosing photos and presenting the hour long session . They were fabulous and I wish again to thank them for their hard work and perseverance. A wonderful story that taught us so much about some of our native animals that had become extinct but are slowly being reintroduced into the countryside.
To celebrate St David’s Day last week we had a session about Blodeuwedd and the lady who was made from flowers. We discussed why the blossom of oak , broom and meadowsweet were used. We were also able to discuss owls and eagles in our countryside and why the Oak forms such an important part in Welsh Mythology . So successful in fact was the session that we have been asked to put on other similar sessions where we can explore Welsh mythology whilst at the same time learning some more about Nature.
We have also started a discussion group about nature and have so far discussed when is nature at its most beautiful; what would life be like without nature and what will nature be like in2121.
Next up will be mice and the different species we have in Wales and their important role in keeping other mammals alive and their importance to our woodlands. Followed by the reintroduction of native breeds to our farms.
Since the New Year we have had a further 14 join our zoom sessions bringing the total to 128 which is an amazing number.
We are hoping to be able in the near future to start about thinking about going outside again to help the Park Rangers . Something that our groups have missed very much.
We will however be continuing with our 2-3 weekly sessions on zoom which has brought many so much closer to Nature.
Boosting Nature 