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Kicking off during Community Week, a week dedicated to making a real difference for local people, our learners started by creating new flower beds on campus. This included digging up existing turf, building wooden borders, and preparing the space for planting, with support and guidance from our staff.
Alongside improving the campus’ green spaces, the project also focuses on education and sustainability. Plans include enhancements to the nearby ‘woodland walk’ area as well as opportunities for students to learn more about the area’s unique natural features including the river’s chalk base.
The initiative forms part of a wider, multi-year project to enhance Dover’s surrounding environment. The project has been developed by Future Foundry, who previously contributed to Dover in Bloom and bring specialist knowledge in areas such as sustainable planting and conservation.
Student Experience Officer, Summer Smith, who is supporting the project, said:
“It’s amazing to have Future Foundry involved. Their experience, especially with the local environment, has been invaluable and it’s something we wouldn’t have been able to do on our own. It’s great to think that our students’ work will have an impact for many years to come.”
Principal of EKC Dover College, Eleanor Sherratt, added:
“One of the key benefits about this project is that the final results can be enjoyed by both students and the local community. For us, it’s so important that it’s also about education. The nearby chalk river is a unique environment, and with this project, students can learn why it’s important to protect it.”
It’s been a strong start, with students already transforming the space and building their skills along the way, with extra activities such as litter picking.
They’re now getting ready to plant flowers which will bloom over the coming months.
We’re looking forward to seeing how the project will continue to grow over the coming years, with further planting, design work, and community engagement planned.
