Have you ever wanted to learn how wildflowers benefit both animals and humans?
A whole host of flower facts will be on offer for communities across the county this half term as Wildflower Week returns.
Throughout the week there are planned wildflower meadow walks across the county to help understand the importance of the habitat for preserving species of wildflowers, providing food for insects and pollinators and in turn giving a source of food for larger animals to survive on.
It’s a chance to also learn how the meadows benefit the communities by helping to cool the land for example and acting as a deterrent against flooding.
Other events will focus on the animals which need the meadows to survive, such as swifts and moths.
And there’s an opportunity to learn how local provenance is giving a helping hand to meadows across the county at the Council’s Tree Nursery at St Asaph.
Established in 2019, Denbighshire County Council’s Wildflower Meadow Project currently includes approximately 70 acres of native wildflower habitat helping and protecting local nature and supporting community wellbeing across the county.
It has also been funded by Welsh Government, through the Local Nature Partnerships Cymru ENRaW project.
During the 2024 season 297 different wildflower species were recorded across these sites and a total of 5,269 individual wildflowers were logged overall, far outnumbering species found on more regularly mown grassland.
A number of the wildflower meadows also saw a resurgence in orchid species growing for the first time across the county.
Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, and Biodiversity Champion said: Our Biodiversity team is looking forward to really helping all ages learn about this important project for both nature and communities during the week.
“He added: “We have lost nearly 97 percent of wildflower meadows across the UK since the 1930s so this project is more than crucial for supporting local nature that has been impacted by this huge loss. As we see more wildflowers return to areas through the work carried out, they will help increase diversity and colour for communities to enjoy and give stronger support for the pollinators at risk who play a vital role in putting food on our own tables.
“This week of events is a great way to understand more about why these habitats are important to both nature and communities and I would encourage all those who live near the meadows featured to join the walks to find out more how much they do for all.”
Please check the Council’s social media for the latest event timetables and information.
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Date
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Time
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Event
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Location
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Monday 26th May
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10.00 - 12.00
13.00 - 15.00
20.00 - 21.00
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Guided Wildflower Walk
Guided Wildflower Walk
Swift Walk
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Nova Central Carpark
Meadow, Prestatyn.
Marine Lake, Rhyl.
Green Lane Carpark, Corwen.
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Tuesday 27th May
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10.00 - 12.00
13.00 - 15.00
18.00 - 19.00
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Guided Wildflower Walk
Guided Wildflower &Insect Walk
Wildflower Project Talk
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Green Lane Carpark, Corwen.
Ffordd y Graig, Denbigh.
Microsoft Teams.
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Wednesday 28th
May
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10.00 - 12.00
13.00 - 15.00
20.00 - 21.00
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Guided Wildflower Walk
Guided Wildflower Walk
Swift Walk
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Stryd y Brython, Ruthin.
Plas Lorna, Rhuddlan.
Madryn Avenue, Rhyl.
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Thursday 29th May
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10.00 - 11.30
21.00 - 23.00
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Tree Nursery Tour
Bat Walk
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Green Gates Farm, St. Asaph.
Rhuddlan Nature Reserve.
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Friday 30th May
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10.30 - 15.00
20.00 - 21.00
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Wildflower Plant Sale
Swift Walk
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Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin.
Dog Lane Carpark, Ruthin.
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Saturday 31st May
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9.00 - 10.00
21.30 - 23.30
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Moth Trapping
Bat Night
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Glasdir, Ruthin.
Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin.
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If you are interested in attending any of the events please click on this link to book https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/wythnos-blodau-gwyllt-wildflower-week-4311343
For further information, please email biodiversity@denbighshire.gov.uk