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NENE
VALLEY
PARK
Pathways, flowers, and bug hotels!
A productive first year for the Thrapston Nene Valley Park project
Our glorious summer brought so many people out to enjoy the River Nene and trails around the lakes. And with the support of the community, the Thrapston Nene Valley Park project kicked off its first year, maintaining the natural area so it can be enjoyed for
many more years to come.
Since launching in February, our team of volunteer Park Makers have been hard at work maintaining and creating a place where families and friends can meet, nature can thrive and adventure can begin. And wow, what an amazing first year.
Wildflowers, bulbs, and well-maintained trees not only give our park area a pop of colour,
they also provide essential support systems for butterflies, bees and other wildlife.
Grants and generous donations have allowed us to purchase equipment to maintain the
area, install benches and acquire fencing to
And wow, what an amazing first year
mark out the park entrances. And the support from Middle Nene Sailing Club volunteers has been exceptional. Thanks to everyone who has supported our work.
We’ve learned lots in our first year but above all, we’ve had enormous fun doing it.
Inspired by our simple plan – supported by The Wildlife Trusts – volunteers of all ages have completed our first areas near the Nine Arches estate. They’ve mown, weeded and strimmed; litter picked; reseeded grasses and local wildflowers; created bug hotels and protected natural habitats; planted 200 daffodil bulbs; and unearthed overgrown pathways, which have been well-used since.
Join us for year two and our next exciting opportunity area in the woods!
Get involved and help enhance our beautiful local countryside:
Email: thrapstonnvparkproject@gmail.com Join/message us on Facebook (search Thrapston Nene Valley Park project) www.thrapstonnenevalleypark.org
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