A bee-themed storytelling at Hollingdean Community Orchard and Forest Garden
On the summer solstice Sunday the community orchard was lush and growing well. And we were lucky to have a bee-themed storytelling event to celebrate. Yanet Sepulveda de la Rosa from the University of Sussex explained to children and grown ups what a Biologist is, why bees are so important, and what we can do to help them – the core message in her beautiful book.
Sheila brought the story to life as she shared the story in the book and the children participated with sound and questions. The event ended with seeds to plant and take away and some happy children with their copies of the book and stickers!
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Visit the Wildflower Conservation Society Open Day at Stamner Park on 13 July 2025
11:00 am – 4:00 pm, FREE to attend, WFCS polytunnel at Stanmer Park, Brighton
Join us for a family-friendly day at the WFCS in Stanmer Park. Discover what we do, along with engaging presentations from our excellent speakers on various conservation topics. Click to see their website here for map and speakers. Wildflowers for sale, our plants are available to buy for just £2 per plant. Our Wildflower meadow walk – Sussex is home to many wonderful meadows. Come and learn more about this beautiful and diverse habitat from 2.45 pm. Childrens’ activities, all day there will be nature based children’s activities like our ‘Bee Facts’ trail. We have a coffee van selling refreshments and will have additional stalls to be announced.
See our Growing Hollingdean map for the nearest wildflower verge near you, here.
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