GrOwING WILD

30/07/2025

We spot plenty of Meadow Brown on GrOwING WILD.......or do we ?????

29/07/2025

If you come along to either of our sessions in August don't forget something to collect blackberries....we have thousands all over the 5 acres!
(See Events listing for our August dates and details).

28/07/2025

Plant, Pollinators, People, Places part 14 was a good day for some time out to survey the butterflies and spend some time looking closely at nature - Sarah and Clark did just this and took some great photographs.
At the same time Chris and Kate did a bit of conservation work - cutting back brambles that can encroach on the acid grass where wild flower Devil's Bit Scabious is doing well. On 5 acres we do what we can to manage the Himalayan Balsam - Kate and Chris did their bit - but if anyone wants to help out - we'll be pulling up more on our next session in a fortnight (see Events listing for details).
We still have spaces on our Scything Workshop too - so of anyone wants to learn the gentle art of scything a meadow message us (see Events listing for more details).
Austrian Scythes are brilliant for meadow cuts and a great tool for clearing areas of doc, nettles, thistles etc. Plus it's a great way to get a bit of gentle exercise in without the aches from using a strimmer.
Get in touch if you want to find out more about volunteering with GrOwING WILD or just come along to one of our last 2 sessions of Plants, Pollinators, People, Places and find out more about this 5 acres of Wild space in Baxenden.

12/07/2025

What an inspirational and educational visit we had at The Gathering Fields Flower Essences, Retreats and Apothecary
Thankyou Helen Leece for letting us visit - sharing your journey and knowledge on creating an abundant Wildflower meadow in beautiful Bowland.
Helen's passion and love for nature shone through. The beautiful treasure and legacy she inheretited from her grandmother's wildflower book and notes that evolved through Helen's efforts to create Brenda's meadow is such a lovely story.
Helen's hard work and values are truly inspirational.
We will take her gifted plants, knowledge and inspiration back to GrOwING WILD and our wildflower meadow. ❤️ 💚

06/07/2025

Persicaria Bistort hummmmmming with bees

02/07/2025

Sounds great !

Tomorrow, join PROSPECTS for an evening of conversation, music and wood-fired sourdough pizza, as we celebrate our Crowdfunder Campaign! 🍕

We’ll take you on a tour of our future Community Tree Nursery and do a little light tidying along the way. It’s the perfect chance to see the space before we start transforming it!

📅 Thursday 3rd July
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 Meeting Point: Bullough Park, Accrington, BB5 OLW

👋 Everyone is welcome! (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)

👉 BOOKING: Please contact Project Officer Helen if you wish to join us, so we can prepare enough pizza dough for everyone! Email helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk

✨ Important Accessibility Info:
Please be aware there’s a short walk from the car park, including some uneven paths and steps. Access to the allotment is tricky – the entrance path is steep and overgrown. We recommend sturdy footwear and clothes that won’t snag. Unfortunately, if you have difficulties with balance or mobility, this session may not be suitable.

22/06/2025

Please can we have feedback from anyone that attended one our Forages - Wild Wanders and Wonderings for the Funders please.

As the brilliant project has ended we'd love your feedback.

Just let us know:
- if you came to 1 or more
- what you enjoyed / didn't
- how the Forages made you feel.
- what you would like us to add / change / do differently when we do them again
- anything else you want to feedback

Please send by Friday 27th June.
If you came as a family - we'd love to get your adult and child feedback.
You can send through FB messenger. If you don't like that option - Private Message us for other options such as an email, a telephone chat or anything else you prefer.
We love your feedback - let's make our next Wanders even more wonderful !
Please share with anyone that you know who came along.