Nursery Schools Plant Peas and Beans at Bangor Castle Walled Garden

A fantastic day of green-fingered fun unfolded at Bangor Castle Walled Garden on 12 March when 75 children from Trinity Nursery and Bangor Integrated Nursery planted this season's peas and beans. The activity, led by Ards and North Down Borough Council's dedicated staff and volunteers, aimed to spark a love for nature and gardening in the young participants while promoting environmental awareness.

The children were eager to get their hands dirty, learning about planting and the role of the walls in supporting healthy ecosystems. During the session, the children also learned about the importance of manure and staff explained how it helps nourish the soil, making it an ideal environment for plants to thrive.

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, said:

"It is wonderful to see children engaging with nature at such a young age and they had great fun discussing how manure is such an important part of gardening. It really captured their attention and added an extra layer of understanding about how we help plants grow. These experiences can have a lasting impact, inspiring future generations to care for the environment."

For more information, visit ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/parks.