It’s a sad fact that much of our UK wildlife is struggling due to habitat fragmentation or loss, coupled with the impacts of climate change. So what can we do? Many of our most trusted and knowledgeable wildlife and gardening organisations tell us that creating a wildlife pond can be of immense value to our pollinators, invertebrates, amphibians, birds, hedgehogs and bats. To say nothing of the enjoyment we derive from seeing our efforts rewarded by the arrival of new pond inhabitants and visitors who come daily to drink or bath.

So if a small wildlife pond can serve to support and sustain so much of our wildlife, how can we go about providing more of them throughout the parish?

Here is our idea…!

If you like the idea of having a small pond in your garden, but could use a hand to get the job done, please let us know as we have people happy to do the digging! Our aim will be to dig a small wildlife pond for you up to a maximum 2m long by 1.5m wide in every garden that wants one.

Green Martinstown will help financially up to £60 for materials – so it is a win, win, win situation. The wildlife benefits, you have the joy of watching the pond come to life and some of us get stronger and fitter in the process!

If you would like a pond in your garden or can help with the digging please let us know at greenmartinstown@gmail.com or send us a message with the contact form