Find out why we’re wild about flowers, at a free family friendly event

Explore the wonderful world of wild flowers at a free special event in Stanmer Park this Sunday (13 July.)

The Wild Flower Conservation Society Open Day, from 11am to 4pm, offers a chance to find out about our chalk grasslands and native wild flowers and even buy some for your garden.

Experts on hand

The family friendly event will include talks from experts, including award winning garden designer Sarah Mayfield, and Dr Chris Cockell from the Millenium Seed Bank at Wakehurst.

There’ll also be wildflower meadow walk, led by nature writer and wildlife guide Michael Blencowe.

Children can enjoy a range of nature-based activities including a ‘moth light trap reveal’ at 11.15am which will uncover moths trapped overnight!

Raising awareness

Councillor Tim Rowkins, Cabinet member for environmental services, said: “The Wild Flower Conservation volunteers work incredibly hard to enhance our green spaces and raise awareness of the importance of nurturing and protecting our native wild flowers,

“I’d everyone to support this free family friendly event while enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon in Stanmer Park.”

Volunteer led

The Wild Flower Conservation Society is a volunteer led charity group supported by the council and based in a Stanmer Park poly tunnel.

Its goal is to increase the biodiversity of our green spaces, bring people closer to nature and support the wildlife that depend on specific wild flowers.

More information is available on the Wild Flower Conservation Society website.