Project to bring wildlife closer to city people
A new project aims to connect city residents with nature through funded events in Salisbury. The Wildlife and Wellbeing initiative will host activities such as bat nights and a summer solstice celebration in 2026 and 2027. The project seeks to enhance people's wellbeing by encouraging them to explore local green spaces and appreciate the natural environment.
- ▪The project has received £5,000 in National Lottery funding.
- ▪Events will take place in green spaces near Salisbury city centre.
- ▪Activities include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events, and a summer solstice celebration.
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Project to bring wildlife closer to city people5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClara BullockWest of EnglandWildlife and WellbeingThe events aim to bring city people closer to natureA programme bringing wildlife closer to people living in the city has received National Lottery funding.Wildlife and Wellbeing, based in Salisbury, has secured £5,000 in funding to offer events in green spaces close to the city centre in 2026 and 2027 to improve people's wellbeing.The events will include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events and a summer solstice celebration, in the hopes of highlighting Salisbury's rich natural environment.Polly Whyte, the project lead, said: "There are lovely green spaces in Salisbury and river walks as well where people can go out and connect with nature,…
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