A couple of years ago, we made a significant investment in transforming our outdoor environment, working with Walworth Garden to create a greener, more natural space for our children. Our aim was not only to enhance children’s play opportunities and wellbeing through nature, but also to support our eco and sustainability agenda. Trees and plants help improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and trapping pollutants.
So, imagine our excitement when our gardening team recently discovered a large, healthy patch of lichen growing in our school grounds! Lichen is a fascinating partnership between a fungus and algae. Many types are particularly sensitive to air pollution, making them useful indicators of air quality.
This is the first time we’ve spotted lichen on our site and its healthy growth is an encouraging sign that our environment is thriving.
