Children from all of our communities were invited to participate, and they didn’t have to be residents of ours. We only asked that the sign be hand-drawn and to highlight that the area around it is a wildflower area.
We had 19 entries and asked teams across the business to vote on who the winners should be. Each winner received a £20 book voucher and an art kit and their signs will also be used in our dedicated wildflower areas.
Here are our winners:
Lillie, aged 11 Jessica, aged 9 Harley-Quinn aged 6
Wildflower areas, often seen as vibrant patches of colour in fields, parks, and roadside verges, play an important role in nature. These areas, whether natural or intentional, provide essential habitats and resources for various bugs and insects, which promotes biodiversity and supports sustainable ecosystems.
Wildflower areas support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds, which rely on nectar and pollen for food. As pollinators visit flowers, they transfer pollen between plants, helping produce new flowers and maintain plant populations. The presence of varied plants also attracts other wildlife, like small mammals and amphibians, which find food and shelter in these areas.
Creating and preserving wildflower areas is an easy, impactful way to contribute to environmental health. That’s why we want to do our bit to create these areas and bring both beauty and balance to our communities.
We need your help to pick areas that should be dedicated to wildflowers. If you know of anywhere that would fit this criteria you can send an email to myarea@havebury.com, call the Neighbourhood and Estates team on 0300 3300 900 entering extension number 7333 when prompted or use our online form below.
