Yesterday we visited Little Woolden Moss for the open day of 'A Bog's Life': a #GreenSpacesFund project in Salford, run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, that's turning a patch of dried-out peat into a living, breathing, educational bog π±
Moss is boss! π
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One of our #GreenSpacesFund groups has been featured in the spring edition of Lapwing; the Lancashire Wildlife Trust magazine! π¦
The article explores how DEANE & DERBY C.S.C. cricket club in Bolton are turning a disused piece of land into a community gardenπΏ
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Brilliant day at The RHS Urban Show yesterday, here's our highlights! π½οΈππͺ΄π·
Featuring our 3D printed #GreenSpacesFund planter and GSF groups Ardwick Climate Action and MUD_CIC π
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After a consultation with local residents, several sites in Miles Platting are set to see new trees, wildflowers, and hedges planted to enhance existing greenery & improve biodiversity π
Watch this space for more updates!
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The #GreenSpacesFund is a Β£2.6 million pot of money that's helping community groups increase the amount of accessible, nature-rich green space in #GreaterManchester , particularly in the areas where people need it most. 86 projects have received support so farπ
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Thanks to funding from the Green Spaces Fund, Petrus can provide more opportunities to the people they work with to connect them with nature in their new and improved community allotment!
Find out more: gmenvfund.org/green-recoveryβ¦
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The final project to have received funding in Round 4 of the #GreenSpacesFund is Westcroft Community Garden π±
The plain concrete space in front of Westcroft Community Centre will be transformed into a bright and friendly garden for the local community to enjoy π
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The 'Engaging with Nature in Shaw' #GreenSpacesFund project by Groundwork Greater Manchester is bringing biodiversity improvements to George Street Playing Fields in Shaw: restoring a pond and creating a new wildflower meadow, as well as delivering public events ππ
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Annabelle Brittle takes a look at how small groups are making big improvements to green spaces across the region tinyurl.com/3teanxsv
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Advisors appreciation post! π€© Our dedicated #GreenSpacesFund Advisors provide expert advice and support to projects across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester π
Kieron, Agnes, Nina, Abbie and Dave: you rock!
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Wanting to improve your local #greenspace but need extra funding to do it?
Apply for the #GreenSpacesFund before the end of January to be in with a chance of securing up to Β£40,000 worth of funding! π
Find out more here: gmenvfund.org/green-spaces-fβ¦
Our Green Spaces Fund is helping community groups right across Greater Manchester create vibrant local green spaces where they are needed most. Check out the incredible transformation at the Vitality Gardens project in Tameside Council π #GMGreenCity #GreenSpacesFund
Amazing news! π·πΌ We have secured Greater Manchester Environment Fund funding to 'rewild' #FairfieldGeneral Hospital in #Bury ! The Β£40,000 funding will allow us to revitalise the hospital's green spaces.
Find out more here - bit.ly/49nlYUU ππ #GMEF #GMGreenCity #GreenSpacesFund
The new refreshed greenspaces will feature:
Wildflower meadows π»
Communal composting spaces π
Bird and bat boxes π¦π¦
And community orchardsπ
Read more about their ambitions here: ardwickclimateaction.co.uk/arwick-steppinβ¦
πΈ- Ardwick Stepping Stones
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What a transformation! The Vitality Gardens project in Tameside Council received funding from the Green Spaces Fund, allowing the local community change it from an abandoned, overgrown plot of land to an accessible green space for everyone π #GMGreenCity #GreenSpacesFund
Amazing to see the incredible transformation at the Vitality Gardens project in Tameside Council, which received funding from the Green Spaces Fund. The local community has taken it from a state of disuse to an accessible green space for everyone π #GMGreenCity #GreenSpacesFund
We were thrilled to be celebrating the 52 successful #gmenvfund (to date!) with the Mayor of Greater Manchester at HOME . πͺ΄πΏ
- We can't wait to watch them grow if they are chard enough! π€£
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Volunteers at Falinge Park, Rochdale, are busy transforming what was a fly-tipping hotspot into a space for growing, learning, and socialising thanks to Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund funding!
πΈ- Daisy Roots and Welly Boots Greenspace
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Round 3 of the #GreenSpacesFund for #GreaterManchester opening soon! These webinars are a must if you are interested in applying!