Community Garden 10th anniversary

Filton is going to be buzzing!

We often close our ears to the scariness of climate change and the adverse effects human activities like pollution, urbanisation, poor land and river management have on our health.

It’s easy to think it’s just inevitable and there’s nothing we can do about it. But don’t lose heart, there are measures we can take even here in Filton to improve the balance of the natural world around us.

A group of UWE Bristol students together with FACE charity and Filton Community Garden are working to bring you some understanding and some great ideas on what you can do to help pollinators.

Locally they will be talking with the primary schools, leading nature walks and workshops, improving the habitat for pollinators and increasing the indigenous plant coverage. Look out for a leaflet they are creating which will be in a future Filton Voice issue. It will give tips on what you can do in your own outdoor spaces, be they large or small, to attract more bees, more butterflies and other very helpful pollinators.

Meet the students who are studying MSc Sustainable Development in Practice. You will be hearing more from them and hopefully meeting in person over the next few months:

Adedayo: “I am thrilled to be part of this project in saving nature for our common benefit.”

Debby: “I am excited to talk with Filton people about the pollinators and their importance to us”

Olubukola: “This timely project raises awareness on the need to take action now for the future of our environment.”

Kelvin: “I have a big heart for nature and I will love to assist in improving the biodiversity in Filton.”

More information #filtonpollinatorproject