The Aquifer Partnership (TAP), has been working with schools to create Rainscapes, by transforming underused play areas into inspirational and interactive blue-green spaces promoting outdoor learning, while protecting the precious groundwater beneath our feet.
Rainscapes are a nature-based solution that promotes water health. These rainscapes provide play and educational opportunities while reducing flooding, cleaning water, and increasing biodiversity.
TAP has been working with expert designers to create functional and fun rainscapes at three schools, including Wallands Primary School in Lewes. Members of The Friends of Lewes are invited to visit the new Rain Garden at Wallands Primary School, on Saturday 22 April 2023, at 10am.
The event will be led by Aimee Felus, Programme Delivery Manager of TAP, who will explain how the new Rain Garden at the School has slowed down the runoff from the playground by letting it soak into the ground close to where it has fallen. This safeguards our aquifer, and helps wildlife to flourish, while also protecting against local flooding.
The Project was funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy from the South Downs National Park Authority, the Environment Agency and Southern Water. It is managed by The Aquifer Partnership (TAP).
Image of rainscape at Wallands Primary School, © The Aquifer Partnership
Where and when: Wallands Primary School, Gundreda Road, Lewes BN7 1PU, on Saturday 22 April 2023, at 10am.
Booking your place: This visit is free for FoL Members, and booking is essential. We will send further information to registered attendees ahead of the visit. Please click to book at Ticketsource.
Please book by Tuesday 21 April 2023 at 10am
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