PUPILS from a primary school have been busy creating their very own wildflower meadow.

St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s C of E Primary School in Malvern, received around 75 plants from science-based technology company 3M, working in partnership with the charity Earth Restoration Service.

Liz Dodd, teacher at St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s C of E Primary School, said: “This was a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn practical skills, from using tools to teamwork, as well as about the natural world.

"We’re very excited to be part of something that will make a genuine difference to the local ecosystem and wildlife.

"This direct and positive impact on the planet will be something our children can be very proud of.

Staff from the 3M site in Hanley Swan, helped the pupils and staff to plant the flowers near their hive of bees in the school grounds in the hope that they will benefit from this extra food source.

Called the Flutter Flower project, the school will re-introduce wild flowers species which in turn will support the return of native species of insects to the area. The donation included plants such as Cheddar Pink, Wild Basil, Lady’s Bedstraw, Wild Clary and Red Valerian. The meadow will valuable provide food sources and coverage for birds, butterflies and other insects.

Romy Kenyon, sustainability projects manager from 3M said: “Sustainability and environmental conservation are principles close to 3M’s heart and are ones that are increasingly important to young people.

Since the 1930s, more than half the UK's ancient woodland has been destroyed.