More Wildflowers in 2009

Great Outdoors is working to improve Knowsley's environment and giving people better contact with nature. We are using wildflowers to make our parks and greenspaces healthier places, encouraging wildlife and creating beautiful spaces for us to relax, exercise, meet friends, play, and learn about nature - right on the doorstep. Attractive meadows of colourful wildflowers get people outdoors, increase local pride and help to combat the stress of life. Over time, wildflowers can help to change behaviour and encourage healthier lifestyles. The National Wildflower Centre in Court Hey Park, Knowsley, is the ' natural centre' for our health and wellbeing activities.

New wildflower places to watch out for are:

Kirkby
Old Rough (Quarry Green), Northwood
Wignall Park, Southdene
Tower Hill Park
Millbrook Millennium Green
Valley Road by St Chad's Church

Huyton
Court Hey Park and the National Wildflower Centre, Roby Road
St George V playing Fields
St John's Millennium Green
Foxshaw Close Playground

Halewood
Halewood Doorstep Green
Wood Road Playground

Whiston
Henley Park
Whiston Greenway

Cronton
Hall Lane Playground

We are running creative events to celebrate Knowsley wildflowers and encourage better health and wellbeing. Contact jpell@landlife.org.uk or tel Janet Pell or Alison Storer at the National Wildflower Centre on 0151 737 1819 for more information.

Our Great Outdoors events at the National Wildflower centre are also available on pdf to download.