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The decomposition of sludge and the organic part of silt reduces oxygen levels in the pond. The resulting anaerobic conditions can then begin to kill everything living there. A combination of manually removing the sludge and applying Siltex can massively improve the condition of the habitat.

Learners from Glasgow Kelvin college work with Countryside Ranger Linzi in the Poly Tunnel at Pollok Park. Having a 'Wild' Time learners within this group are gaining fantastic experience working with Allison Greigs Team within the Flower Power Programme. The group work and learn bringing on a range of Wild Flowers at Pollok before planting them within the park or bringing them back to our College Campus to continue the development of our Green Spaces. Fantastic Adventures...

Learners from previous groups have taken a redundant space within our college campus and transformed this with a Log Cabin created from reclaimed and sustainable materials complimented with a Wild Flower Meadow. We count ourselves lucky to be able to bring some of our wild flowers from the 'Flower Power' Programme which have helped to create a fantastic space for 'everyone' to learn, create and enjoy. Not much colour on show at the moment but we are sure that things will soon 'Spring' into Action!!!

Learners within this years Flower Power Programme have been keen to continue the GREAT WORK of previous learners and are hoping to establish a second Wild Flower Meadow at the front of our Springburn Campus. In these images learners work with Allison Greigs Rangers from the North of the City as we take our 'next steps into the Wild'!!!

We spent this day Walking, Talking, Planning and Learning with the help of Jimmy and Gavin (Allison Greigs Rangers from The North). As the sunshine streamed through the woodland we were taken on a Wild Flower Adventure learning about the abundance of seeds we already had at our disposal. Exercising our bodies and minds in the Very Best of Outdoor Classrooms we were soon to find out the rewards that our Wild Garden had to offer.....

We were to discover that the work of previous Flower Power and John Muir Groups within Glasgow Kelvin had certainly blossomed into something that would inspire us for the months ahead. During these early activities our ideas and imaginations had perhaps found it difficult to picture exactly what we were hoping to achieve in our urban green space. What we found would change our minds and allow us to see what we could become a part of. Our Adventure into Wild Learning had just begun......

As part of this visit on our Flower Power Adventure we worked with Countryside Ranger Fiona at the 'Poly Tunnel' at Pollok Park. The day was packed with activity with learners 'getting their hands dirty' re-potting a variety of Wild Flowers. Great to learn in this way from Fiona who carefully and gently showed the group how to transplant these young flowers from small Cell Trays into larger pots where the plants could take hold and grow independently. Plants weren't the only thing to taking hold during this day as learners within the group showed clear signs of independence and a love of this learning environment. Great Day...

As we mention in part one of this weeks story our days within the Wild Flower Programme are packed full of activity and often adventure. Learners within the group have shown a genuine affection for learning in this way, much of this is down to the professional and caring 'nature' of Allison Greigs Team of Rangers. ' I love being part of something that will be here until I am old' - learner quote.