Children Enjoy Nature Walk
Children in the Black Country enjoyed a close-up view of the area’s wildlife on a special nature walk.
Fourteen families attended the Signs of Spring Walk at Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, on Wednesday.
Park ranger Debra Merrick said: “It was a great day, all of the children learnt something new about wildlife.
“They loved going around the park, feeding the fish and the birds.”
At the free event children were able to make their own bird’s nests for their stuffed toys.
They were rewarded with chocolate eggs for their efforts.
The walk also included bird-spotting, mini-beast hunting and flower recognition.
Ms Merrick said: “We are trying to do more and more for wildlife at the park and it is really good to see children getting involved.
“We will continue to run events like this in the future.”
The park has taken a number of measures in recent to encourage more wildlife to visit.
These include building a duck hotel, creating special areas of long grass and putting up more bird feeders.
The walk was organised in co-operation with the Cradley Heath community company Walk Works, which promotes guided walks of the Black Country.
