This initiative has also played a key role in the lottery heritage project in Birmingham, where we have been supporting people to connect with the garden and enhance their wellbeing. Research shows that taking action for nature and deepening our understanding of it fosters a stronger connection, which in turn contributes to improved mental and emotional health. Through the creation of new habitats, a range of community groups have been actively engaging with the garden’s natural heritage, making a meaningful and lasting contribution to its preservation and enhancement.
Hedgehog B&B
Created by General Sessions clients, this fancy bed and breakfast began as a home for Aero and Twirl, two hoglets released into the garden by a local hedgehog rescue charity.
Hibernaculum- Newt Hotel
Built by St. Dunstan's RC Primary, this hotel keeps newts warm and dry during the winter months.
Hoverfly lagoons
Created by The Feast Youth Group, these lagoons helped us to take part in a hoverfly survey with the University of Sussex where we counted how many hoverfly pupae were born close to our pond.
Bug hotels
Created and refurbished by client and community groups and visitors, these hotels are a home for lots of different invertebrates and pollinators.
Ponds
Maintained and restored by clients, volunteers, corporate and community groups, our garden ponds are home to smooth newts and a whole variety of different aquatic invertebrates including damselfly and dragonfly larvae.
Bird roosting pockets
These pockets are hung in our bird nesting area which has been created and maintained by staff and clients, ready to welcome birds each season.
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