Wyevale Nurseries donated plants, compost and pots to the 22nd Hereford Beavers so they could make a potted plant gift for Mothering Sunday as one of their Global Challenge Badge activities.
Steve Faulds, Beaver Leader at the 22nd Hereford Beavers, said it was one step towards their Chief Scout Bronze Award, which is the highest award a Beaver can receive. It can only be awarded once all six challenge badges are achieved as well as many other activity badges.
“The young Beavers all enjoyed the gardening activity and their mums were delighted with their gifts,” said Steve.
Beavers are the youngest members of the Scouting family, with an age range of five and three quarters to eight.
Their activities are based around making things, outdoor activities, singing, playing games, visits, investigating nature, listening to stories and learning how to be safe – all done with fun in mind.
Adam Dunnett, sales and marketing director at Wyevale Nurseries, said: “We were delighted we could help the Beavers. We think it is very important to help promote gardening to the young generation. We hope this experience has given a few of the children green fingers.”
Pictured (left to right): Lindsey White, who is known as Bunny at the 22nd Hereford Beavers, with Carol Dickinson, customer Support and innovation manager at Wyevale Nurseries with some of the Beavers and the pots and plants donated.
