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Climate and Nature
Alcester Connected for Climate and Nature
This project has brought together residents, schools, community groups and local organisations to make our town greener, healthier and more wildlife friendly. Made possible through a £10,000 grant from Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s Community Climate and Nature Fund, the project has helped improve local biodiversity while inspiring people of all ages to take positive action for nature and the climate.
Creating Space for Nature
Throughout the project we have worked with volunteers and partner organisations to enhance habitats across Alcester. Together we have:
• Planted new trees across the town.
• Created 200 metres of native hedgerow.
• Established wildflower and pollinator-friendly planting areas.
• Left selected green spaces to develop naturally for wildlife.
• Distributed spring bulbs to local schools to encourage pollinators and brighten community spaces.
• Gifted bee hotels, hedgehog highways and hedgehog houses to support local wildlife.
These improvements will continue to benefit biodiversity for many years while helping create greener, healthier places for everyone to enjoy.
Inspiring the Community
A key aim of the project has been to encourage local people to connect with nature and become involved in caring for the environment.
Working alongside local schools, experts, environmental organisations and volunteers, we have delivered:
• School assemblies and educational workshops.
• Hedgehog conservation events and community talks.
• Wildlife-themed activities for families.
• Forest School equipment and observational bee hotels for local schools.
• River engagement activities and river fly monitoring equipment for the River Arrow and Alne Revival project.
The project has encouraged people of all ages to learn about wildlife and discover simple ways they can make a difference in their own gardens and neighbourhoods.
Community Events
The project has supported a fantastic programme of events throughout the year.
Bee Festival
Our Bee Festival at Coughton Court welcomed more than 500 visitors, with families enjoying hands-on activities, wildlife crafts and learning about the importance of pollinators. The event also led to Alcester receiving a Bee Friendly Town Certificate of Merit from The Bee Friendly Trust.
Climate and Nature Day
As part of Great Big Green Week, we organised our own Climate and Nature Family Day, bringing together 27 local organisations and exhibitors and welcoming over 50 residents to explore practical ways of protecting the environment.
BioBlitz
Residents joined our BioBlitz to help record local wildlife, identifying 87 different species of plants and insects, including Fairy Moth, Apple Ermine Caterpillar and Green Spider. The information collected will help inform future biodiversity projects across the town.
Photography Competition
Our photography competition for young people received 81 entries, celebrating the incredible wildlife found across our town. Winning photographs will feature in the Alcester in the Wild – A Year Through Your Lens 2027 Calendar, with proceeds supporting the Mayor’s Charity.
Working Together
This project would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers and community partners.
Alcester Community Shed built hedgehog houses for residents, schools and The Hedgehog Rescue, while also producing materials for children’s bee hotel workshops. Volunteers helped plant trees and hedgerows, establish wildflower areas, run activities at community events and care for newly planted trees during periods of hot weather.
Their enthusiasm, skills and commitment have made a lasting contribution to both our environment and our community.
Looking Ahead
The success of Alcester Connected for Climate and Nature has created strong foundations for future projects.
The Town Council is continuing to work with local partners to develop new initiatives, including additional bee hotels, wildflower meadows, bat walks and further biodiversity projects. Data collected during the project will help guide future environmental improvements, while partnerships established through the programme will continue to support climate and nature action across Alcester.
We would like to thank everyone who volunteered, attended an event or supported the project. Together, we are helping to create a greener, healthier and more nature-friendly Alcester for future generations.
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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