Nature Trail opened in Selly Oak Park

Earlier today I was delighted to be able to officially open the new nature train in Selly Oak Park.

Tracey Hewitt, who on top of her day job with the Council is the Neighbourhood Manager for Selly Oak St Marys, has done a great job in pulling together the trail and its many wood sculptures and information boards. In doing so, she worked closely with the Friends of Selly Oak Park and many others.

As part of the opening event, several new trees were planted along the Gibbins Road side of Selly Oak Park courtesy of Birmingham Trees for Life. Children from St Mary's Primary School helped to plant the new trees, but I also lent a hand (and a foot!) to help plant a new oak tree.

The trail has been funded by grant from the Selly Oak Ward Community Chest and the Birmingham Community Foundation's Grassroots programme.