Families flock to 4th annual wildlife activity morning at St Luke’s Church, Great Crosby

Apr 1 2010 by Janine Yaqoob, Crosby Herald

MORE than 70 children and their parents turned up for the 4th annual wildlife activity morning at St Luke’s Church, Great Crosby.

Children did their bit for nature by making bird boxes and feeders, planting a bog garden and sowing a wildflower meadow. They also made a graffiti moss wall and assembled miniature gardens on a plate.

There was a hive of activity indoors too, where children and their parents recycled plastic bottles into colourful flowers and decorated cotton bags.

A Lancashire Wildlife Trust display was also present, which highlighted the needs of red squirrels.

Jan Matthews, who co-ordinated the event, said: “We want to inspire children with a love of creation and encourage them to look after it.

“The wildlife morning is part of St Luke’s Church’s contribution to the International Year of Biodiversity.

“We are grateful to Express Sefton, Mersey Forest and Riverside for sponsoring the activity. We also want to thank our wonderful volunteers who enjoyed the morning as much as the families!”