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![A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/f65d6e9b7b364bf5a65b9a113287f1c5.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Council Reinforces Commitment to Rewilding as Scheme Grows to 50 Hectares
- Rewilding areas in Reading now cover over 50 hectares across 58 locations
- The practice allows the Council to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats and species
![Whitley Orchard 1](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/0388215196da46b7aee53134f91a5d93.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Above target for tree planting with the help of some friends
- Council plants more than 400 trees across the borough during the autumn and winter
- Residents and volunteers help with planting at community orchard in Whitley
![Caversham Court Gardens 2](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/4b56eb381db74fdf849b658077e20c80.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Residents encouraged to enjoy Reading’s parks as Caversham Court Gardens wins Green Flag award
- Caversham Court Gardens wins prestigious Green Flag award
- Council encouraging residents to visit Reading's 50+ open spaces during Love Parks Week
![Christchurch Meadows Paddling Pool](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/99921c9b810b491bb28aa9b729c4e67c.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Christchurch Meadows paddling pool opens on 27 May
- Paddling pool open from Saturday 27 May
- Open seven days a week
![orchard pr](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/a1519cd1678643af8659642b9b2f8ce6.png?width=442&height=663)
Roots of a new Community Orchard planted in Whitley
- 30 new fruit trees introduced to South Whitley Park
- Follows Council securing £85k funding to enhance the area, including addition of toddler’s play area
![New Prospect Park play area](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/e620cc6c00e947a18aa8646e68544704.jpg?width=442&height=663)
New flagship play area at Prospect Park to open ahead of schedule
- £530,000 investment to provide exciting new equipment
- New play area opening on Thursday 23 March ready for the Easter holidays
![Councillors and residents plant the tree together in Kidmore Road, Caversham](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/347284582b044ffa85039e649d6571a4.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Residents and Councillors Plant Together as Reading’s Tree Planting Efforts Set To Reach 387 Planted in Five Months
- Collaborative effort saw residents choose the tree best suited to their road
- By the end of March 387 trees will have been planted in Reading since November
- Tree planting strategy will see 3,000 trees planted on Council land by 2030
![Girl in play area](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/56ae8ea93522422c80c4a9c4fa44e322.png?width=442&height=663)
Residents invited to vote on favourite design for new play area at Coley Recreation Ground
- Six exciting designs to choose from
- Investment of £200,000 in the new Coley Recreation Ground play area
![Tom Charman, HAGS project manager; Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward, Reading's Lead Councillor for Leisure and Culture and Bridget Hickey, Reading Council Playground Project Officer.](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/afe10d89a12249a0b4332cc1bfb77329.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Work starts on new flagship play area at Prospect Park
- £530,000 investment to provide exciting new equipment
- New play area set to open in the summer 2023
![Rewilding Group-2](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/1783c6e88a16461f967e76ec8dde7744.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Community rallies together for bulb planting in South Reading
- Residents come together to enhance an area of land next to the Holiday Inn in South Reading
- Further enhancements with a bench and trees are planned
![Caversham Court Gardens-4](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/06a04bf5a51c45deb7896d35145c3b2c.jpg?width=442&height=663)
Reading gains Thames & Chilterns in Bloom Gold and Silver Gilt Awards
- Thames & Chilterns Gold Award for Caversham Court Gardens
- Henley Road Cemetery receives Silver Gilt Award
![Group photo celebrating Kenavon Drive Play Area](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/9bd9be30897c4fde8c2a61fc7fca10d5.jpg?width=442&height=663)
New playground at Kenavon Drive open for play
- £102K investment in Kennet Walk /Kingsmead play area
- Improvement and enlargement of the old playground now complete