1. Hang bird feeders and build bug hotels
A great starting place for a fun activity is for schools i make and hang bird feeders to attract diverse species onto their grounds. Bug hotels are i great option providing a safe space for insects to live, thrive and reproduce. By providing better habitats we can encourage healthy ecosystems to prosper therefore improving pollination of plants and soil health.
2. Increasing the amount of pollinators and flowers.
Another way is by having a wilding area and increasing the amount of pollinators and flowers. Rewilding is powerful in tackling the biodiversity crisis by creating wonderful habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.
3. Plant trees, shrubs and hedges
An obvious way to increase biodiversity is to plant trees, shrubs and hedges – if you have space plant an orchard – if not, just add planting where you can. Some schools even have movable planters on wheels to create separate areas in the playground, or as a road screen. Not only does planting make the school site more beautiful it also promotes fresh air circulation, helps to combat pollution and provides a great learning environment. Making it a sensory or edible garden too is an added bonus!
4. Add a compost heap/bin
A compost heap or bin is one of the best things you can add to a school’s grounds. There is so much a school can compost such as vegetable peelings, fruit waste, teabags (plastic-free), plant and grass cuttings, crushed egg shells and ground coffee. Composting is a great way to reduce waste and it can create a whole eco system of worms and beetles. For large quantities of food waste, fully enclosed, insulated composters can be a brilliant answer. They work by creating a hot, aerobic system inside an insulated waterproof cylinder.
4. Install a pond
Finally, if you have the space – install a pond. A school pond can be so beneficial to children enabling close up study. A single pond is an excellent way to attract local wildlife as birds, frogs, and insects will see your pond and its surrounding area as an inviting sanctuary. Make sure you complete a risk assessment before adding this one.
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