THE FRIENDS of St George’s Park (FOSGP) in Kidderminster have thanked everyone who gave up their time to help plant bulbs last week.
Almost 30,000 bulbs were planted outside the entrance to the park which, the organisers said, would transform an empty space and look incredible once in bloom.
The native species will support local wildlife, especially pollinators, and the thriving bat population residing there.
Among them are winter aconite and snowdrop (single) which will flower in January and February, primroses that flower from February to May and wild daffodils for March and April.
Others included English bluebells and snake’s head fritillary which flower April to May and wild garlic, prominent from April to June.
Volunteers ranged from young children to those in their early 80s.
The Friends said: “It’s incredible what a community can achieve when many hands come together.”
The bulbs were funded by cash raised from the duck food sold at the kiosk which is packed and moved around by FOSGP volunteers.
“So if you’ve bought duck food before – thank you as you also contributed to the bulb planting.”
The group also thanked Bristol City Council and especially conservation officer Rosie and Joe from ParkWork, for supporting the project from planning through to bulb sourcing, tools and delivery.
“And a big thank you to our Green councillors Rob Bryher (St George West) and Cara Lavan (St George Central) who rolled up their sleeves and helped plant all afternoon alongside friends and family.”
