The Worcester Lib Dems kicked off spring early on the 9th March, as they organised a guided nature walk along part of the Wild about Worcester Way – a 12 mile circular wildlife route that connects fifteen green spaces in our beautiful city.
The walk started off at Bath Road going through Battenhall Park then via Redhill Lane up to London Road and finished at Waitrose for tea and coffee.
Leading the walk was Paul Snookes, who co-founded the Worcester Environmental Group (WEG) in 2021 with WLD Chairperson, Alison Morgan. WEG enhances the biodiversity in Worcester and helps residents to connect with and understand nature more.
Paul said, “We not only face a climate emergency, we also face a biodiversity collapse. In response WEG’s amazing volunteers are bringing hope for a better future. Together we can thrive in a flourishing natural environment.”
The group explored many sorts of habitats along the way, including Duck Brook, a wildflower hay meadow, ponds, trees, hedges, traditional orchards and many other features. The route is home to all sorts of creatures, including insects, bees, slow worms, hedgehogs, foxes, otters, and bats, just to name a few.
Lib Dem Campaigner, Jon Taylor (Arboretum Team member) said after the walk, “Thank you so much to Paul for taking us on a guided tour of part of the Wild about Worcester way. Paul was, of course, excellent and there was a great turnout.”
Alison Morgan, WLD Chairperson, was extremely happy with the event. She said ‘I was very pleased the walk was a success and so well attended. It’s important to understand the world around us so we can take better care of it. Further guided walks are planned for later in the year.’
