A woman captures an image of a tree.
National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000
Date awarded
Location
Lowton East
Applicant
Open Eye Ltd
Award Given
£49800
The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve is a site of significant ecological, historical and community value reclaimed from industrial use.
Led by Open Eye Gallery, in partnership with dot-art and Wigan Council, TreeStory is a new heritage initiative that will celebrate communities and local nature in and around this important natural heritage site.
Building on the success of an initial programme in the Liverpool City Region, also called TreeStory and funded by us, this 18-month project will deliver a diverse programme of activities, including:
- workshops with local schools and community groups to enhance understanding of local trees and green spaces
- school visits to the nature reserve for outdoor activities and games that highlight tree biodiversity, climate change mitigation and clean air benefits
- tree planting delivered by the Environment team at Wigan Borough Council
- an outdoor photography exhibition, showcasing work created by schools and community groups
- a new TreeStory Wigan website where people can share their own personal stories and help build an interactive map
Sarah Fisher, Director of Open Eye Gallery, said of the project: “We are committed to ensuring that this distinctive heritage site continues to inspire and benefit future generations.”
