Green Goals Update, Quarter 3 2024
Nine months have passed since we shared our
Green Goals for 2024 and we're not slowing down!
Between April and June 2024, we achieved ‘Plastic Free Champion’ status, successfully completed the David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous ‘Tree-mendous’ Challenge, began assessing the opportunity for EV charging solutions at our parks and joined the North Somerset Breast Feeding Welcome Scheme.
And despite this summer being our busiest ever, we’ve still found time to make plans for the Autumn;
1. Pollinator Patches
Several of our parks successfully participated in Butterfly Conservations’ Big Butterfly Count this August. Sadly, it has been reported that the result of this years Big Butterfly Count ‘show a marked and hugely concerning decline in butterfly numbers.’ So much so, that Butterfly Conservation has declared a national 'Butterfly Emergency'.
Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science at Butterfly Conservation reflected;
‘Butterflies are a key indicator species - when they are in trouble, we know that the wider environment is in trouble too. Nature is sounding the alarm call. We must act now if we are to turn the tide on these rapid declines and protect species for future generations.’
With this in mind we have committed to introducing dedicated ‘Pollinator Patches’, areas where bees, butterflies and other insects can get food and shelter, at all of our Holiday Parks.
2. Meadow Walk and Sensory Play
In our ongoing commitment to looking after our parks’ green areas in a sympathetic and appropriate way in order to support the increase in biodiversity, plans are in place to introduce a new Meadow Walk and Sensory Play Area at Riverside Holiday Village.
By implementing a meadow management regime, we will allow native grasses and flowers to grow; creating a new habitat for birds, insects and many other forms of wildlife, whilst also reducing our organic waste.
New sensory play equipment will be scattered throughout the Meadow Walk for children and families to enjoy away from the hustle and bustle as they explore their surroundings. Sensory play is particularly rewarding for autistic children and we have selected items to aid with intellectual, social and emotional development, sensory development, sensory stimulation, self-expression and memory skills.
We still have a lot of work to do! And we look forward to updating you of our progress later in the year.
Read our Green Goals for 2024
