Once again Crosby’s Soroptimists have been on hand to help at Lunt Meadows.
Soroptimists helped with crafts and staffed the refreshment tent at a day-long ‘bioblitz’. This beginner-friendly public event was organised by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside (LWT). The aim? To record as many plants and creatures on the nature reserve as possible in one day.
Members took the opportunity to learn about moths when the overnight traps were examined; while some had a go at sweep netting for invertebrates. They also looked at the ‘bee-friendly’ wildflower area that SI Crosby planted out in 2022 – it is flourishing!
The focus of crafting was the creation of pinecone bees. Rough-and-ready the bees may have been, but the children enjoyed making them (and talking about honey).
SI Crosby has a long-term partnership with LWT at Lunt Meadows. Members are able to give practical help at public events as well as acting as a sounding board ‘behind the scenes’.