We’re continuing to monitor the daily guidance from the government in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, we are responding to this accordingly and doing what we can to prepare for any impact. At the present we have paused our physical Parks in Mind programme, but are running virtual sessions instead via our Facebook group We[…]
Thanks to a grant of over £25,000 we’ve introduced some new play equipment to Knyveton Gardens in Springbourne. The park now has a variety of toddler play equipment installed, with the work being completed by BCP Council. Further improvements to the landscaping of the park is planned over the winter months, including the introduction of[…]
An eight ft wooden sculpture of a stone age man at Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is now telling stories about the stone age era in exchange for a £1 donation. If you’ve ever wondered what it would have been like to live at Hengistbury Head during the stone age then simply donate £1 via a[…]
Engraved bird plaques are now available to purchase to support the fundraising campaign for the aviary in Bournemouth’s lower gardens. You can celebrate an occasion, remember a loved one or simply support the rebuild of the aviary by purchasing an engraved bird plaque. The plaques are available in three sizes, a small bird is £25,[…]
Yellow Buses has launched a new green-themed vehicle – a wildlife bus in which passengers can ride with birds, lizards, otters and butterflies. BCP Council, Bournemouth Parks Foundation and Natural England supported the Yellows with its latest project. The bus is decorated with huge photos of wild animals inside and out – with details of[…]
Bournemouth Parks Foundation have been awarded a grant of £25,400 to make significant enhancements to Knyveton Gardens in Springbourne this summer. These improvements, undertaken by BCP Council, will include new play features for toddlers, upgrading bedding and creating wildflower meadows as well as installing bug hotels and bird feeders to increase the diversity of wildlife.[…]