Wildlife Garden


The wildlife garden was originally set up in 2000 to provide an area of natural beauty and relaxation. In 2014, after a few fallow years, when the dogwood was allowed the freedom to roam, and with the help of the TCV and a grant from the Bit Lotter Fund Awards 4 All, we managed to start the re-vitalisation of the garden.

More recently FOLP have established a small group to provide ongoing management of the garden. Ongoing maintenance work includes:

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Cleaning debris and weed from the ponds;
Mowing pathways to the wood carvings;
Maintaining the wood carvings and features;
Mowing grass around the picnic tables;
Autumn grass cut and raking;
Litter collection;
Pruning and coppicing of trees;
Grubbing out excess dogwood and blackthorn;
New planting;
Fixing the gaps in the hedges and fences; and
Replacing bird boxes and tackling other aspects of vandalism.

We always need more volunteers. The area isn’t particularly large and owing to the seasonal nature of much of the work help isn’t needed on a weekly basis, so we’re not asking for too much of your time. If you like working outdoors in a pleasant environment and are interested in joining a friendly and welcoming group of enthusiasts please contact,
Rick Webb (FOLP Committee member) via the form on the Contacts button up on the top of this page.

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Community Gardening Week:
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Healing, Growing, and Connecting Through Nature
By Holly Dodd
Celebrate Community Gardening Week (March 31st to April 6th) by joining local gardening groups. It’s a chance to improve health, learn new skills, and connect with others. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, gardening fosters well-being, reduces loneliness, and creates beautiful shared spaces. Get involved and discover the joy of growing together!
New Wild life Poster
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If you’re passing through the wildlife garden in Longford Park, check out the new poster that has photos and information about all sorts of wildlife you can find in the garden.
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Success for Longford Park!
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Longford Park is thriving! That’s according to the results of the awards from Britain in Bloom with the RHS.
A typical session in the Wildlife Garden
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A couple of weeks ago, the volunteer group had another session in the garden, attempting to keep things in order and do some planting.
Green up Longford Park Wildlife Garden 19th April 2009
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Green up Longford Park Wildlife Garden between 2pm and 4pm Come along and enjoy one of the many activities lined up for our Green Up Day. The wildlife garden is located in the centre of the park near to the ornamental gardens and the Athletics Stadium. Planned activities include: • Pond Dipping with the Mersey Valley Wardens • Apple Pressing with the