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Climate and Nature

Alcester Connected for Climate and Nature

What’s the plan?

This fun, community-led project is all about helping bees, hedgehogs, butterflies and other vital creatures by making Alcester a haven for wildlife. Together with local schools, nature groups and the community, we will be:

  • Planting pollinator friendly wildflower areas around town and in school gardens.
  • Installing hedgehog highways and hedgehog houses so our spiky friends can roam safely.
  • Hosting nature loving events like a Bioblitz, Bee Festival, Nature Photography Competition and Hedgehog Evening.
  • Share useful guides and tips.
  • Start volunteer groups to keep the good work going year after year.
  • Working towards getting Bee Friendly Town status

Why does it matter?

Our bees and hedgehogs are in trouble and need a helping hand. This project is about turning the tide by restoring habitats, raising awareness and getting the whole community involved.

And its not just good for wildlife, this project brings lots of benefits to Alcester too! This is an opportunity to get involved, learn new skills, act on climate change, create beautiful spaces and feel a sense of local pride and community spirit.

What we have done so far (up to March 2026)

Working with the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE), the Council has planted 200 metres of new hedgerow at Weir Fields and Bleachfield Street play area, creating valuable wildlife corridors.

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has also supported tree planting on Council land.  The wildflower planting programme has now been completed, providing important food sources for pollinators.

Community engagement has been central to the project.

A Hedgehog Evening in February welcomed more than 50 residents and Alcester Community Shed showcased handmade hedgehog houses at the event, receiving several new orders from local resident’s keen to support wildlife.  Warwickshire Wildlife Trust also delivered a hedgehog assembly at St Nicholas Primary School.

Across local secondary schools, over 1,000 spring bulbs have been planted, alongside two fruit trees in the community orchard and four trees in Weir Fields.

Some areas of Council owned land have also been left to grow naturally to boost biodiversity, and plans are underway to transform a neglected allotment into a wildlife-friendly space.

Education remains a key focus. Elizabeth Lake from LEAF recently worked with students from Alcester Grammar School and St Benedict’s Catholic High School to deliver an interactive hedgehog session for pupils from Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School.

Upcoming Events

  • Bee Festival – 30 May 2026 at Coughton Court, featuring family activities, bee-friendly plants, garden tours, honey refreshments and live music.
  • Climate & Nature Drop-in Event – 9 June, offering advice on biodiversity, energy and volunteering.
  • Bioblitz – 10 June, inviting residents to help record wildlife in Alcester’s parks and green spaces as part of Great Big Green Week.

These events will help raise awareness, encourage volunteering and support Alcester’s commitment to climate and nature recovery.

For more information contact info@alcester-tc.gov.uk or telephone Wendy on 01789 766084

Nature Photography Competition for under 18’s

Calling all nature lovers, photographers and curious explorers!

Join our Nature Photography Challenge to discover, record and celebrate Alcester’s amazing wildlife and habitats.

This could be wildlife, plants, trees, insects or landscapes from around Alcester.

Open from September 2025 to August 2026.

Submit your best photos and the winners will feature in the 2027 Alcester in the Wild Calendar.

All entries to be sent to info@alcester-tc.gov.uk 

Please see the Terms and Conditions Sept 2025

Local Climate and Nature Action Plan

Alcester Town Council adopted the latest version of its Local Climate and Nature Action Plan on 7th October 2025.

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Hints and tips to help look after our threatened hedgehog population- Hedgehog Highways

Watch the video here Hedgehog Highway Video