Growing Wild at Venlaw

Venlaw Community Woodland hosted a ‘Growing wild at Venlaw’ project at the Woodland on Saturday morning, 1^st October 2011.

Supported by a CSV Action Earth Express Grant, a small group of volunteers, including two children, spent two and a half hours each planting over 200 Bluebell bulbs and sowing wildflower seeds, including Foxglove seeds. The aim of the project was to plant identified wildflowers with a view to attracting bees and cross-pollenating insects.  The key objectives were for the project to be of practical use and have visual effect; to have lasting benefit to the woodland and the natural environment; to involve volunteers, and to benefit the community.   The Woodland Management Committee is happy to acknowledge the support of CSV Action Earth through an Action Earth Express Grant up to £50.