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General FeaturesYou are in: Glasgow and West Scotland > Features > General Features > Springwatch 2008: Hogganfield Park  Springwatch 2008: Hogganfield ParkHogganfield Park, Glasgow, received a makeover on 8 June with the help of a 'SWAT' team of volunteers.  Volunteers at Hogganfield Park As part of Springwatch 2008, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Scotland challenged listeners to turn unloved pieces of land into breathing places for people and nature. Over one weekend locations across the UK were tackled by special ‘SWAT’ teams. The teams of local volunteers had one day to transform a piece of land.Ìý The sites which were chosen were neglected and had potential for aÌý real transformation.  Michelle McManus and Councillor Leonard What happened at Hogganfield Park?Volunteers helped create and plant new ponds. One of the ponds was designed to help drainage near a play area. The other pond was designed with access for wheelchairs and a pond 'dipping' area for school children.Ìý  One of the new ponds at Hogganfield Park Helpers also joined in the plug planting at the pond and grassland areas in the park toÌý help emphasise the importance of wildflower planting. last updated: 11/06/2008 at 17:40 SEE ALSOYou are in: Glasgow and West Scotland > Features > General Features > Springwatch 2008: Hogganfield Park |
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