Did you know that the UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since WW2? We decided to push back on that horrid statistic by launching our first community growing project, The Mendip Butterfly Oasis! We gave away wildflower meadow seeds to local schools, nursery’s businesses, residential homes for the elderly and local residents, so that we can grow mini-meadows in our gardens and green spaces and make Winscombe and the surrounding villages a haven for butterflies.
We have donated over 150m2 of seed and are hoping to build on this year on year until the Mendip villages becomes an Oasis for butterflies and other pollinators.
Funded by The Impact Alliance, we are also running a series of workshops and talks to bring people together, support local wildlife, make friends and get creative!
Upcoming events:
Seed bombs and butterfly talk: 10am–12noon on Saturday June 27th: Youth and Community Centre, Banwell, BS29 6DB
At 10am Join Heidi Dalgarno for a fascinating talk about native butterflies and how to support them.
From 11am Make your own wildflower seed bombs to take home and plant. A fun, hands-on activity that’s great for pollinators and suitable for all ages.
Free event — all materials provided!
2. Butterfly Lantern making: 2pm-4.30pm Sunday 28th June: Winscombe Community Centre, Old School building, Sandford Road, BS25 1JA
Make beautiful glowing lanterns shaped like your favourite pollinator! Work with local artist Jo Sinclair and create your own butterfly lantern puppet and use it in our parade at Winscombe Festival on the 12th of July!
Free/Donation/fun for any age/All materials provided
3. Flutterby costume making: 2pm-4.30pm Sunday 5th July Winscombe Community Centre, Old School building, Sandford Road, BS25 1JA
Make your own wings inspired by butterflies, moths and other pollinators to wear at our upcoming festival on Sunday the 12th of July with theatre designer Mhairi Anderson
Suitable for all Free/Donation - All materials provided
