Wild about Tamworth project enters its 16th year

Wild about Tamworth project enters its 16th year

Nature reserves in Tamworth can continue to be cared for and families can get closer to nature after a partnership project received funding for another five years.

The popular Wild About Tamworth project, is now in its 16thĀ year andĀ is a partnership between Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Tamworth Borough Council and the communities of Tamworth to improve the Boroughā€™s wild places to benefit both people and wildlife.

The project aims to engageĀ communities in Tamworth with their local greenspaces, Local Nature Reserves, and parks.

It also aims to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children, young adults and families in Tamworth.

To adapt to the changing times due to Covid-19, a monthly downloadable activity pack will be available to complete in your own time on some of Tamworthā€™s amazing greenspaces. The first one is available to download now, a ā€˜Toddler Trekā€™ at Warwickshire Moor. More info can be found atĀ www.facebook.com/swtactivities

Claire Williams, Community Engagement Officer (Tamworth) for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said:

ā€œThrough the continuous commitment from some great dedicated volunteers, several local nature reserves can be maintained for wildlife and recreation. The regularĀ meets of these volunteer groups has made a huge impact upon the wildlife in Tamworth, and has enabled communities to freely enjoy their beauty. Now, currently due to governmentĀ guidelines, the volunteers are unfortunatelyĀ unable to meet. But they are itching and raring to go when all is safe to do so.

ā€œWeā€™re extremely pleased the events and work on these important sites can continue thanks to this partnership.

ā€œWild About Tamworth has offered so many children and families the chance to explore the natural world and get closer to nature.

ā€œWeā€™re looking forward to the next five years of the partnership and hope we can benefit more young people and families in that time.ā€

Other events which will be included as part of Wild About Tamworth are Wildlings, Wild Wellbeing Walks and Toddler Treks.

Wildlings and Wild Wellbeing Walks will be on the second Wednesday of each month, while Toddler Treks will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month across different sites in Tamworth.

People are being encouraged to keep a close eye onĀ www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/eventsĀ where the events will be posted to sign up to in the coming weeks.

Cllr John Chesworth, Tamworth Borough Councilā€™s Cabinet member for Environment and Culture, said: ā€œThis is a great example of a community project which brings different groups of people together, while providing a big boost to the environment and peopleā€™s well-being, by making our Local Nature Reserves even more welcoming and accessible for visitors.

ā€œI hope families take the opportunity to join in with the adapted activities available to download. Wild about Tamworth offer children and families exciting ways to explore nature and enjoy our beautiful local spaces, thanks to the work undertaken by the wonderfully dedicated volunteer groups.ā€