WHPEcoCommittee

Eco Committee at @whpri run by students and Mr Hodgson

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We've continued our rewilding of the grassy areas in school by adding native wildflowers for pollinators. Let's hope they really thrive!

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On Friday, we finished making our animal shelters in our beautiful nature haven. Let's hope some creatures move in!

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All our amphibians need homes. If you don't have a pond, why not consider digging one, ready for them in the spring. Even a small pond will make a wonderful home for frogs and newts.
https://t.co/AE8mtV6Q6i

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Our new toad signs will soon be up in the village. Why not consider helping these threatened animals when you see them?
https://t.co/5kJXtD0OzT

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We've had a great couple of meeting with Holymoorside & Walton Parish Council, who are getting toad signs for the village. Thank you to them and the District Council for taking the time to meet us.

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We've made our feeders for @Natures_Voice Schools' Birdwatch. Fingers crossed we seem some lovely birds visiting us this week.

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We've been building animal shelters in the woodland parts of the field, using tiles donated from someone's old roof!

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We've been VERY busy, despite the lack of posts! Just before Christmas, we planted wildflowers plug plants in the turning circle area - look out for the white labels and please keep off the area so they can grow!

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We've finally begun our autumn/winter projects! Phase 1: sowing wildflower seeds to create plug plants for next year. All of them are useful for bees and other pollinators.

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@DerbysARG @froglifers Thanks so much. I also need a couple for the crossing at Flash Dam near my home - I'll get in touch separately. Sorry for the slow reply - just noticed it!

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We've begun our first project with this years @WHPEco and are trying to get signs for the village to help our migrating toads next spring. We're writing to the parish council and will keep you posted! @DerbysARG @froglifers

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This is an amazing resource. If every family in our school did a bit of this, nature across our area would be grateful. Watch the videos and see how easy (and cheap) it is to make a difference! https://t.co/5lSm7zYwGz

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It's the annual Big Butterfly Count over the next fortnight. Why not spend some time with nature and help scientists study how these declining creatures are faring this year? https://t.co/RNZIJhDeof

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Looking for a summer project? Invest a little time in a gift for nature and help our biodiversity crisis. https://t.co/OfYc2JSMLb

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It's a new month. How about trying some star gazing? This interactive star map is brilliant for use throughout the year.
https://t.co/DewmNjsQep

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Looking for something to do at half term? Why not try and find Derbyshire's different bumblebees and explore new places with this brilliant book?
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You might have noticed some signs starting to go up around school - they have been hand-made by the Eco-committee to highlight our conservation areas and look great!

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Our solitary bees have emerged for another year! Please keep off the bank next to the main gate so they can live undisturbed. They are harmless and fascinating - why not take a look as you pass? Well done to Olivia for capturing a video!

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Reserve of the Week #4 Cressbrook Dale NNR
This is one of my favourite bits of Derbyshire and at its best in May - you'll see thousands of wildflowers and hear singing skylarks. It's an amazing place!

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We've been working to create long-grass areas for wildlife and cordoned them off this week. We sowed wildflower seeds as well - let's hope they grow!