Community Roots: Why We Stepped in to Help Kenning Park Forest School
At Kraken Arb, we spend our days working with nature, but we know that the real magic happens when the next generation gets to fall in love with the outdoors. That’s why the work done by Kenning Park Forest School in Clay Cross is so vital. They aren’t just “playing in the woods”—they are teaching kids and adults alike about biodiversity, our environment, and how to respect the world around us.
So, when we heard the news that their bug hotels and toad habitats had been stolen, we were honestly gutted.
The Lowest of the Low
Let’s be real for a second: taking materials that have been painstakingly built for children’s education and local wildlife habitat is the lowest of the low. It’s hard to wrap your head around why anyone would target a community project that gives so much back to Chesterfield. Those logs weren’t just “wood”—they were classrooms for curious minds and homes for our local ecosystem.
Turning a Negative into a Positive
We weren’t going to let that be the end of the story. As soon as we heard what happened, we knew we had to help. We’re privileged to work in such a great community, and being based in Chesterfield, we feel a responsibility to look after our own.
We were honored to donate a fresh supply of logs to Kenning Park Forest School to help them rebuild their bug hotels and toad habitats. Seeing those logs go toward teaching a child about a stag beetle or a common toad is a million times more rewarding than just chipping them!
Why Kenning Park Matters
We are incredibly lucky to have a resource like Kenning Park Forest School right on our doorstep in Clay Cross. In a world that is increasingly digital, they provide a space for people to get their hands dirty and learn the importance of conservation.
Supporting them isn’t just a “nice thing to do”—it’s an investment in the future of our local environment.
Working Together
A massive shout-out to the team at the Forest School for the amazing work they do every single day. If you haven’t checked out their Facebook group yet, click here to see the incredible impact they’re having on our youth.
At Kraken Arb, we’re proud to be more than just tree surgeons. We’re proud to be part of this community.
Stay green, stay curious.
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