Gardening for Wildlife
LET’S MAKE KENT THE WILDLIFE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
Although each garden on its own may be small, together they form a network of wildlife friendly gardens. Over the years our landscape has become fragmented, making it increasingly difficult for wildlife to adapt to change.
As a result gardens have become important refuges for many animals e.g. frogs, house sparrows and starlings.
Gardens enjoy an unparalleled position to influence the way people interact with and feel about the environment. Being right outside our back doors, they give us our most immediate access to nature.
By supporting the Kent Wildlife Trust Wildlife Gardening Award Scheme 2008 Dartford Borough Council is showing recognition of the importance wildlife plays in the area.
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU CREATE A WILDLIFE FRIENDLY GARDEN
A free ‘Go Wild in the Garden’ Information Pack is full of ideas to get you started on wildlife gardening or to make further improvements in your garden.
The Information packs cover diverse topics such as attracting beautiful butterflies and birds to a garden, identifying what hedgehogs like to eat or growing drought resistant plants. The Information Packs are available on request only throughout the year.
Please complete the form by ticking which Information Sheets you would like to receive via e.mail and complete the rest of the request form. The Information Sheets will be sent via email
You can request a Free ‘Go Wild in The Garden’ Information Pack at environmental.promotions@dartford.gov.uk or telephone 01322 343056
WILDLIFE GARDENING AWARD SCHEME 2008
For 2008 Kent Wildlife Trust is working with Local Authorities across Kent to encourage people to take part in the Wildlife Gardening Award Scheme 2008.
Set a good example to your neighbours and take part in the Wildlife Gardening Award Scheme. All entries are free and open to:
- Private gardens
- Schools
- Community Groups
- Businesses
You can enter the scheme by:
- completing the entry form online
- requesting an entry form environmental.promotions@dartford.gov.uk
All entries to the Award Scheme must be received by 31 May 2008 and all entrants must send in photographic evidence with their completed entry form. An assessor may contact you to arrange a visit during June or July.
The Wildlife Gardening Award Scheme is not a competition and residents who do become involved in the scheme can have their gardens assessed by a Kent Wildlife Trust assessor.
For 2008 Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates will be awarded. Gold award winners will receive a plaque for their garden and be automatically entered into the ‘Best Wildlife Garden in Kent Award’ with the change to win £100 of garden vouchers.
A local award presentation evening will take place in the Autumn.
Award Winners in 2007:
Highly Commended:
Mr Page, Wilmington; Miss Southgate, Dartford; Ms Durrant, Dartford; Mr Goswell, Darenth; Mrs Barnard, Dartford; Barn End Centre; Mrs Keane, Dartford; Mrs Smith, Dartford; Mr Leman, Bexley; Mr Ward, Dartford; Mrs Ward, Dartford
Bronze:
Temple Hill School; Mrs Brooks, Greenhithe; Mr Watts, Horns Cross
Silver:
Mr Silvester, Southfleet; Mr Young, Longfield; Mrs Foreman, Longfield; Mr May, Longfield
Gold:
Mrs King, Dartford; Mrs Costin, Longfield; Mrs P Wood, Dartford; Miss Bex, Dartford; Mrs Morgan Smith, Horns Cross; Dartford Branch of Kent Beekeeping Association; Mr Humphries, Dartford
Award Winners in 2006:
Highly Commended:
Mr Stickler, Dartford; Mrs Brooks, Greenhithe; Mrs Woods, Dartford
Bronze:
Ms Read, New Barn; Sweyne Junior School; Mr May, Longfield; Mr Watts, Horns Cross; Brent Primary School
Silver:
Mr and Mrs Hammerton, Wilmington; Mr Young, Longfield; Mr and Mrs Jones, Joydens Wood; Mr Silvester, Southfleet; Mrs Morgan Smith, Horn Cross; Miss Hartley, Dartford
Gold:
Dartford Branch of Kent Beekeeping Association; Mrs King, Dartford; Mrs Humphries, Dartford; Mrs Batty, Dartford
In 2006 several schools and groups in Dartford were nominated for a Community Gardening for Wildlife Award. The Brent School in addition to their Bronze Gardening for Wildlife Award were presented with the Community Gardening for Wildlife Award by the Mayor.
