Our First Wildflower Wander on National Meadows Day
National Meadows Day, this year on 1 July, draws attention to beauty and value of our meadows and the wildlife they support. Re-B’s contribution to this national event was to organise a wander around some of the beautiful wildflower meadows within our B-Line. The walk lasted an hour and Knights Garden Centre kindly provided a free cup of tea, coffee or soft drink, to all participants.
Twenty enthusiastic, nature-loving local residents, joined our two walks. We selected three different wildflower habitats: a) an unmown lawn containing a rich wildflower fauna including a multitude of pyramid orchids b) a cultivated area that was seeded with wildflowers in March c) and an established wildflower meadow that was planted 12 years ago.
Twenty enthusiastic, nature-loving local residents, joined our two walks. We selected three different wildflower habitats: a) an unmown lawn containing a rich wildflower fauna including a multitude of pyramid orchids b) a cultivated area that was seeded with wildflowers in March c) and an established wildflower meadow that was planted 12 years ago.
Except for a short shower, the weather was kind and judging by the chatter, questions, smiling faces and positive feedback we received, the walks were a great success. We all felt we had learned something and most importantly, it brought people who cared about nature together. The walks were a clear demonstration that we care about our wildflower meadows and the wildlife they support in Betchworth.
