First native wildflower verge in Warndon Villages

The VEG - The Villages Environmental Group, was founded summer 2019 in order to increase biodiversity and help residents to understand and connect with nature. Their latest project has been to establish the first native wildflower verge on Warndon Villages in collaboration with Warndon Parish and Worcester City Councils.

Councillor Andy Roberts visiting the site on Dugdale Drive said: “The VEG is a wonderful initiative. It was set up before the current crisis, but it captures the current mood of those who want to do more for the community and understand the curative powers of our natural environment.”

Paul Snookes, cofounder of The VEG, said: “There is ample evidence of the physical and mental health benefits of urban nature. The flowers and grasses also attract butterflies, bees, pollinators and other insects which in turn helps the local bird, bat and mammal populations to thrive. We hope for many more sites like this in the future.”

The VEG holds volunteer events twice a month and can be found on social media.

Or alternatively contact Paul Snookes at paulsnookes@gmail.com for further information.