CREATING A GREENER PADBURY

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE IN OUR VILLAGE

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We noticed during lockdown how peaceful the village was and how both nature and flowers were blooming. This was the catalyst for a small group of people to come together and discuss ideas and share knowledge towards creating and developing a Greener Padbury. 

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Since 2021...

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To make space for nature in the woods

we have commissioned an ecology report on the Millennium Woods and agreed a woodland management plan for improved biodiversity … planted over 1000 seedlings and bulbs … installed 50 bird boxes and 30 bat boxes … cut scallops allowing more light onto the forest floor …  improved the prospects for moths along the rides … conducted regular moth counts which have recorded rare moths …  established a wildflower meadow at the south side.

To make space for nature in the village

we have taken over maintenance of four verges which have been planted for wildlife … coordinated a free tree give-away for residents (making Padbury 61 trees greener) … hold regular litter picks … established a community allotment and planted a community orchard … distributed wildflower seeds to the whole village to encourage planting for pollinators … built bug hotels

To connect people with nature

we organise dawn and dusk birdsong walks … run Muddy Toddlers, weekly wild play for pre-school age children and Go Wild, regular holiday woodland activities – all free to families … have provided Forest School leader training for the preschool and the school who can now regularly access their local nature spaces … hosted the WI summer outing, organised a ‘Greener Gardens’ festival, a Day of the Bee and a children’s nature writing competition … promoted the art of scything … and brought together a growing band of volunteers to work in and with nature.

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We have much more to do - thank you for your continued support.

 

To make these things happen, we have secured funding from many generous sources: Heart of Bucks, Winslow & Villages Community Board, Tesco Community Grants, Gawcott Solar, Wates Family Trust, New Star Games, The Marsh Foundation, AlpKit and many individual donors. Thank you.

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