Turning War Shelter into Wildlife Haven | Manchester News

Turn an old WWII air raid shelter in Urmston into a buzzing wildflower haven—complete with insect lounges, bird baths, and even a fox visitor. This community-led project by Brookfield Allotment tackles pollinator decline by planting verbena, foxgloves, and sunflowers, all while recycling pallets and logs. With a £2K National Lottery boost, they’re expanding with a bog garden and water harvesting systems. Local council calls it inspirational—proof that creativity and community can transform history into a thriving ecosystem, boosting both biodiversity and mental health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eafc803cd95a3f01