Cannock Chase is buzzing with life. Across our parks, schools, neighbourhoods and nature reserves, we are working with communities to create spaces where bees and other pollinators can thrive. Every wildflower patch, bee-friendly planter and school project helps make our district greener, healthier and more vibrant.
Why bees matter
- Bees and other pollinators are essential for:
- Food security — they pollinate many of the crops we rely on
- Biodiversity — they support rich, balanced ecosystems
- Beautiful places — wildflowers and pollinator-friendly planting brighten our shared spaces
Small actions across the district add up to a big impact.
What we’re doing across Cannock Chase
We’re improving habitats for bees on council-managed land through:
- Wildflower meadows in parks, open spaces and selected verges
- Nectar-rich planting in beds, borders and planters
- Smarter mowing regimes to allow flowers to bloom
- Natural habitats such as log piles, long grass and undisturbed areas
Join the buzz
Whether you’re a resident, teacher, pupil or community group, you can help make Cannock Chase a place where bees thrive. Explore our resources, start a bee-friendly project and share your progress to inspire others.
Together, we can keep Cannock Chase buzzing.
Download our bee friendly resources below to find out more.
- Working with the Countryside Service Team
-
Our Countryside Service Team plays a key role in managing and enhancing the district’s natural spaces. Their work includes:
- Managing local nature reserves for biodiversity
- Supporting habitat restoration and wildflower meadow creation
- Working with volunteers, schools and community groups
- Providing expert advice on pollinators, wildlife and conservation
Find out more about the Countryside Service Team and their projects here.
- Bee Friendly Schools & the Bee Friendly School Award
-
We’re supporting schools to become champions for pollinators through the Bee Friendly School Award.
Schools can get involved by:
- Planting wildflowers, herbs and nectar-rich plants
- Creating habitats like bug hotels, log piles and long grass areas
- Reducing pesticide use
- Using bees as a theme across the curriculum
Schools can sign up now and get access to lesson plans, activity ideas, signage and the full award criteria here at the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
- How to be Bee Friendly at home
-
You don’t need a big garden to help bees. Try:
- Planting bee-friendly flowers and herbs
- Leaving a patch of lawn to grow longer
- Providing a shallow water dish with pebbles
- Avoiding pesticides
- Leaving some bare soil or stems for nesting
Learn more
For more information visit the Bee Friendly Trust.