School children plant wildflower seeds in Coalville Park to increase biodiversity

The wildflowers will replace the planting of bedding plants which will save the council £6,500.

Nearly 30 children sprinkled seeds across seven flower beds at Coalville Park which will turn into wildflower displays in the summer.

Pupils from St Clare’s Primary School and Belvoirdale Primary School took part in North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) wildflower seeding project.

The wildflowers will replace the planting of bedding plants which will save the council £6,500.

These flower beds will also make a good habitat for small mammals, invertebrates, and pollinating insects.

Paul Sanders, Head of Community Services at NWLDC, said: “A big thank you to pupils that took part in our wildflower sowing project and for creating new opportunities for life to grow at Coalville Park.

“Earlier this year, we made the decision to switch to wildflowers, a more cost-effective option, to increase biodiversity and create new habitats for insects and small mammals.

“The wildflowers will bloom later this year, when hopefully the children will come back and see the rewards of their efforts.”