If you are passionate about our local nature, then The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust are looking for volunteers.
They are looking for people to help wildflowers to blossom along nearly 2 thousand miles of public highway.
They are keen to use it to make space for flowers and other plants which can support a huge network of insects, birds and mammals.
Simon Claybourn, BBOWT West Berkshire Wild Verges Project Officer, said:
"We are so excited about this project, and the beauty of it lies in its simplicity. The teams who cut the grass won't have to do any extra work, and the roads will still be made safe for motorists - but by changing the times of year when the grass is cut, we can help millions of rare and unusual flowers to bloom.
"It's a tiny change that can make a huge difference - but in order to make that tiny change, we need an army of volunteers to help us collect as much information as possible about what plants are already growing out there on the roads."
Volunteers will be trained to identify species such as oxeye daisies, bee orchids and yellow rattle, and will work alongside trust staff to carry out the surveys.
Richard Somner, Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside at West Berkshire Council, said:
“The wildflower verges are hugely popular. They’re not only beautiful to look at but offer nectar for a huge variety of insects, which in themselves provide food for birds and mammals, helping to sustain the whole ecosystem and leading to better-connected wild areas.”
If you’d like to volunteer to bring the Wildflower Verge project to life, BBOWT is particularly keen to work with communities and local interest groups across the district, which will also help to spread awareness of the importance of roadside verges as a valuable habitat.
To find out more about how to get involved, email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk
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