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| Druid st poppies |
In March
I told you about Landlife/Grow wild England’s ‘ tale of two cities’ wildflower
corridors planted on Everton brow.
Grow
Wild’s aim has been to transform unexpected inner city areas into wildflower
centres of excellence and Everton Park fitted the bill perfectly.
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| Kepler plot |
Under
its green slopes are the hidden foundations of over 100 steep terraced streets,
demolished as part of the 1960s slum clearances. It was once one of the most
densely populated districts in the UK.
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| Ceramic houses Kepler St |
Landlife, a charity based at the
National Wildflower Centre at Court Hey Park in Huyton, has spent months
working with the community involving local groups like the Friends of Everton
Park, West Everton Community Council and all of the local schools, with
residents and children encouraged to join in the planting. Preparing the park
for an explosion of wildflower colour based around a walking trail.
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| Wildflowers with St George's church in background |
On Saturday 18/07/15 the fruits of
their labours was celebrated in an event in the park . All the lost Tribes of Everton,
those who used to live in the demolished streets were invited to join in with a
reunion and appreciate the planted wildflower meadows on the sites of Kepler, Sampson
and Druid street.
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| Grow wild stall |
Visitors, talked to staff on the Grow
Wild UK Roadshow, availed themselves of the healthy food stalls
and creative workshops throughout the day.
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| Waggledance performers entertain children |
In the afternoon, the West Everton
Community Council hosted ‘Out of the
Blue’ music stage with poets, local and guest bands and performers, including
Ian Prowse and Friends. That played on til 7pm.
A great day was had by all.
Laura
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| Everton streets and cathedral skyline |
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