Growing Spaces, Growing Minds

We are delighted to share the news that DEED has been awarded a grant from Talbot Village Trust to work with Wimborne First School and Rebecca Bourdon - a horticulture expert, to help transform the school’s outdoor space to enable young people to understand and connect with nature to promote their well-being and feel empowered to take positive action for the environment.

Alongside volunteer experts from Knoll Gardens Foundation and Planet Wimborne, this project started last term with a site visit and a polytunnel and shelter being constructed in the school grounds. Now, we are ready to launch the project with staff and pupils and let the families and wider community know what’s happening over the year.

We start with a whole school assembly at the beginning of March, then look forward to working alongside staff and pupils to explore their connection to nature with workshops, inspiring speakers, practical food growing and nature friendly gardening activities which will be included across the whole school. The aim is for everyone to connect with their place and feel empowered to be able to make a positive difference.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Sarah at: training@deed.org.uk

Image above: Wimborne First School raised beds overwintering and surrounding new build homes - Dec 2024