Knights Enham Primary School was buzzing with activity on Tuesday 10 June, as 30 Year 3 pupils rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a hands-on conservation session as part of the Disappearing Wildflower project.
Under the summer sun, the children began by carefully pricking out young wildflower seedlings – a delicate process that involves separating seedlings so they can grow independently. They then moved on to potting on, giving the plants extra space to grow strong in larger pots.
This year’s focus was on bird’s-foot trefoil, one of six key species featured in the “Six Trees and Six Flowers” initiative. The seedlings will be nurtured locally at the Vigo Road allotments, before being planted in a brand new wildflower meadow this October.
The Disappearing Wildflower project is designed to combat the decline of native wildflowers, boost biodiversity, and create vital habitats for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. By involving children directly in the process, the project also aims to spark a lifelong interest in environmental conservation.
Once planted, the meadow will support a wide variety of wildlife – from butterflies and birds to bees and other essential pollinators – creating a valuable green space for both nature and the community.
Andover Trees United offered a huge thank you to Knights Enham Primary School and their enthusiastic Year 3 pupils for their brilliant contribution to this important initiative. See more images on their website.