Butterfly Conservation will be providing and installing an interpretation board to highlight the importance of butterflies, moths and bees.
William Watkins, Volunteer and Treasurer of Severn Valley Country Park Supporters Group said “As the garden matures, further plants, upon which pollinators, butterflies and moths depend, will be added in a bid to help these important insects to increase and thrive.
“As humans we rely on these pollinating insects to pollinate many of our crops. They also form a vital role in the food chain, providing food for birds and other wildlife. Those of us who enjoy the thrill of seeing these wonderful insects as they move from flower to flower, or as they bask in the sunshine, will derive much pleasure and satisfaction from being close to nature. Care for them and they will care for us in return. You can make a difference too by doing something similar in your own garden.”
Volunteers at Severn Valley Country Park were awarded £500 from Veolia’s Make a Difference Awards to start the project. £50 was donated by entomologist, Keith Fowler of Shropshire Invertebrate Group and a further £55 from Mrs Shirley Fenwick. A bird-bath, donated by Tom & Joyce Roberts in memory of their little dog, Jenny, has been positioned in the garden to provide a source of water for birds, bees and butterflies.