Chester Zoo will tomorrow unveil its new snow leopard habitat in an historic first for the tourist attraction. Never before has the zoo cared for the highly-threatened species in its 93-year history.
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An unassuming field at the end of Granby Street in Chadderton will soon be unrecognisable as it is transformed into a lavish fruit orchard this Saturday. After winning a £50k government grant, a team of community groups, local councillors and Oldham Council’s environment workers have hatched a plan for four new community gardens in the borough, with Granby Street to become the first.
Local nonprofit Northern Lily CIC is hosting an event to plant trees on the plot this Saturday (March 16) at 10am. The orchard will be home to apple, pear and plum trees, as well as greengage, quince and nut bushes.
Councillir Holly Harrison, who helped launch the project, said: “I think it’s really important to have these community spaces that bring people together for different activities - and get some free fruit along the way!
“It’s also about teaching children where fruit comes from. There’s nothing more precious than children being able to see where their food comes from, to pick their own and be involved in nature.”
The group has picked out relatively big trees, so local residents can expect their first harvest this year.
“I for one cannot wait to bake an apple crumble with fruit just picked from a tree!” said Coun Harrison, a keen gardener who has represented Chadderton South since May 2023.
Other events, led by Northern Lily, will include workshops on pruning, grafting, and juice making, and activities like blossom picnics and harvests. The non-profit nature group also noted the environmental benefits of the project.
The orchard “will also serve as essential foraging habitats for birds, as well as various invertebrates,” they posted on social media, and “by planting and caring for these trees, we’ll strengthen our connection
Chester Zoo will tomorrow unveil its new snow leopard habitat in an historic first for the tourist attraction. Never before has the zoo cared for the highly-threatened species in its 93-year history.
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