Over the last few weeks, Nature Connection CIC staff, alongside an energetic group of year 7s from Bristol Cathedral Choir School have prepared the ground for a massive 650 square metre Wildflower Meadow and Outdoor Wellbeing/Learning Space at the Failand playing fields of Cathedral Schools Trust.

Next week, children from Cathedral Primary School's Forest School and the year 7s from Bristol Cathedral Choir School will sow a mix of native British wildflowers and other bold species loved by pollinating insects.

Student involvement in the development of this project (preparation, planting, maintenance etc.) as well as providing this amazing space for outdoor learning will naturally lead to increased wellbeing through connection with nature. Students are also currently carrying out additional fundraising to pay for a further 600 square metres of seed that is not funded by the ASNR grant. 

The wildflower meadow will provide opportunities for specific curricular learning, interventions for wellbeing and another rich environment for Forest School play. All of these student interactions with nature will support future green choices in their studies and career options to support the natural world.