Scents & Sensitivities Phase II
Continuing this successful environmental improvement project at Auchistarry Basin on the Forth & Clyde Canal, the Trust is now raising £448,000 to enhance the remaining area at the basin to provide a stimulating visitor experience.
The second phase of the Trust's successful Scents & Sensitivities project aims to use a mix of hard and soft landscaping to improve the environment, creating a sensory experience which can be used for relaxation, stimulation or education. A new sensory trail will also link the sensory garden with the rest of the basin.
Through the project, The Trust will be work with final year students from two local high schools to design artwork for the seating in this area. Young people from The Twechar Action Group and the Twechar Healthy Living Centre will also use the project as working experience, working with the contractor to create and maintain the sensory trail. There will be opportunities for the young people to work towards an accredited qualification.
Project objectives and outcomes:
- To improve the environment and enhance the area for people and wildlife habitat
- To inspiring project to engage and encourage children to learn and play at the sensory garden & trail
- To encourage more people to use Auchinstarry Basin who have a sensory or learning disability
- Lengthen the time families stay at the Basin
- 25 children benefiting from the planting of the willow sculptures
- To improve children's confidence through play
- To use natural materials and natural learning methods to encourage children's imaginations
- To improve people's understanding of the canals, wildlife and heritage in the area through the interpretation panels
- To involve volunteers in planting events
- To improved tourism and visitor area
Download the plan here. (4mb PDF file)
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