Infant School visit

Children at Bradwell Infant School have been studying nature. They began looking after caterpillars of the native butterfly “painted lady” in the classroom during May. When the caterpillars matured into butterflies last week, it coincided with a visit to Bradwell Community

Orchard. As part of their visit, the children released all ten butterflies in to the thriving wildlife habitat amongst the fruit trees and natural grassland.

The butterflies looked at home immediately and the children searched the area for other native species, finding a varied selection of insects, spiders, slugs and snails. It was also fun to discover more about the orchard and the fruit trees from Ellie Dunn. She pointed out the immature fruits already developing on the apple trees and the rhubarb and gooseberries which are flourishing in the warmer weather.


The orchard is supported by Hope Construction Materials and is a lovely, tranquil spot to enjoy nature and enjoy the peace.