A care home in Harrogate has teamed up with local schoolchildren for a newly launched environmental initiative.
Harcourt Gardens invited children from Harcourt Nursery to join residents for a day of green-fingered activities.
It come as part of an intergenerational initiative that has been launched to unite older and younger people in a shared mission of environmental stewardship.
The new Care UK Generations of Change programme aims to harness the wisdom of older members of society and the fresh perspectives of children during hands-on activities linked to biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable gardening, creating opportunities for a fulfilling knowledge exchange that will benefit the planet.
To do their bit, Harcourt Gardens residents worked with the youngsters on a gardening project at the home, focused on creating a better environment for local wildlife.
Jillian Pollard, Home Manager at Harcourt Gardens, said:
“It was such a delightful visit from Harcourt Nursery. The children really lifted everyone's spirits, and the residents really enjoy having the children join us for regular activities at the home.
“We were thrilled to see the children and Harcourt Gardens residents so engaged in the gardening project and the absolute joy on their faces as they worked together to do their bit for the planet."
The day began with the children listening to an informative talk by residents, who shared their planting tips, before everyone got stuck in and rolled up their sleeves to plant various flowers in the home’s garden.
In addition, the children and residents placed handprints on the side of the planters for a unique design to mark the occasion.
Aligned with school curriculums, this will be the first of many Generations of Change projects at Harcourt Gardens.
Beyond environmental education, this initiative aims to combat loneliness in older people by fostering meaningful connections that promote a sense of purpose.
Jillian added:
“The Generations of Change initiative allows residents and children to learn from one another and share knowledge in a fulfilling way – and it’s great to see it coming to life.
“We can’t wait for the flowers to bloom and to welcome more bees and other important pollinators into the gardens.
"A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff and children at Harcourt Nursery, our dedicated wellbeing team at Harcourt Gardens, and our talented gardener for making this such a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.”
For more information about Care UK’s Generations of Change, and to download the free resources, visit www.careuk.com/generations-of-change
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