On Saturday 18 April, the War Memorial Park will play host to a day full of hands-on-activities for the local community as part of National Day of Action for Nature.
The event aims to inspire residents to take an active role in enhancing biodiversity and restoring areas of nature.
Coventry City Council, in partnership with Friends of the War Memorial Park and the park staff, are asking for residents help in protecting one of the city’s most valued green spaces.
The Day of Action will focus on two key projects to improve the park’s ecological value. The first project is the transformation of the former Footgolf into a new bio-diverse rich habitat which will attract wildlife and open up opportunities for bird spotters, bat walks and benefit mental wellbeing.
The second project will see the creation of a new labyrinth garden within a former bowling green, offering another tranquil space at the park to support mindfulness and relaxation.
The day will run from 10am – 2pm, with visitors able to take part in a in a wide range of free, family-friendly activities, including:
- Surveying and recording wildlife sightings via the iNaturalist app
- Guided bird walks
- Guided river dips
- Wildflower safari
- Sweep netting activity
- Workshops for creation of bird boxes, bug hotels and tables
- Labyrinth wildflower planting
- Other activities such as litter picking and bark rubbing
The event is open to everyone, whether you want to join for the full day or just an hour.
Cllr Abdul Khan, Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Policing and Equalities said: “The War Memorial Park is an important green space in our city, and the Day of Action is a fantastic opportunity for local residents to be a part of its future.
“By working together, we can enhance biodiversity, support local wildlife and ensure the park thrives for generations to come.”
Trevor Cornfoot, the Chair of the Friends of the War Memorial Park group, added: “The Friends group was formed to help promote, develop and maintain the War Memorial Park, and this is a great example of the work we engage in.
“Our volunteer group takes part in a wide range of projects across the park and we welcome anyone to join in our endeavours.
“Both schemes have a real community value and we hope local people - of all ages - will get involved.”
More information can be found on the National Day of Action for Nature event page.