wildflower meadow

Donkeys play key role in wildflower conservation scheme 

Donkeys are playing a key role in an innovative conservation scheme encouraging the growth of wildflowers at the headquarters of international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

Paddy and Kelley, a pair of rescued donkeys, are being regularly walked through a wildflower meadow at the site in Sidmouth, as part of their routine training and exercise.

As the donkeys...

A plan to put the buzz back in our local communities

This week Buglife and The Co-operative Plan Bee campaign have launched a new Community Meadow pack – designed to help and inspire local communities to do their bit to help our bees, butterflies and other wildlife by growing their own wildflower meadows.

Rupert Goddard, Buglife Project Officer said "Growing a Community Meadow is a great way to create a buzz in your local area."...