Youngsters in Ruthin are actively supporting efforts to secure a better future for nature on their doorstep.

As part of Wales Climate Week, Denbighshire County Council's biodiversity team is educating children on how they can personally contribute to protecting and enhancing the environment.

The team engages with students across the county, highlighting the benefits of biodiversity for both nature and the community.

Recently, they visited Ysgol Pen Barras and Rhos Street School to discuss the significance of wildflowers for pollinators and wildlife.

They also emphasised the need for more wildflower meadows to replace lost habitats and aid nature recovery. 

Pupils were taught about the importance of looking after the wildlife around them  (Image: Denbighshire County Council)
The pupils helped plant new meadows on their school grounds using native wildflower plants from the Woodland Skills Centre.

Following the event, Ellie Wainwright, biodiversity officer said: "We had a great day planting with the children from both schools.

"They were very enthusiastic to get digging and do their bit to help nature thrive on their school grounds.

"By bringing nature into schools and engaging with the students we hope to educate children on the importance of the natural world, and how we depend on and are a part of nature.

"Every area where nature is allowed to thrive helps to tackle the nature emergency, especially wildflower meadows – which support a wide range and abundance of wildlife.

"I hope this area will offer many opportunities for students to learn about and interact with nature for years to come."

Councillor Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport, said: "The children we meet have been fantastic with their enthusiasm for helping to support local nature.

"It’s really important that we do all we can to help youngsters learn and understand that nature is under threat and how they have taken that on board and really stepped up has been so inspiring to see."