Hitchin Girls' School

"At Hitchin Girls’ School, eco club have been working very hard to make our school environment more sustainable and biodiverse. We have done this by planting wildflowers, including cornflowers, poppies and daisies. This attracted a variety of insects including butterflies and bees as well as bringing smiles to students as they walked past! 

One exciting project we are working towards is making a pond to help improve biodiversity. We noted the basic process of making a pond, conducted a risk assessment, looked into the ideal place to build this on site and the benefits of doing so for the future of the school. Also, we planted a vegetable patch containing lots of different species of plants like runner beans, tomatoes, courgette, and potatoes. Another important thing we have been doing in school is litter picking which is crucial for maintaining the current biodiversity. The school environment is kept clean and welcoming for current and new species as the current habitats remain untouched and litter free. We are consistent and committed towards maintaining biodiversity on our school's site and the positive environment this will bring to our school. We are excited to continue this work and do more in the future."

- Becky and Eleanor, students from Hitchin Girls' Gardening Club