CLAM's Sensory Path

CLAM has an exciting plan brewing. We’re dreaming of creating a sensory path around our main growing area, which will be about 350 meters long.

Our vision is simple yet wonderful: a path that everyone in the community, from young to old, can visit and enjoy. It’ll start at the entrance to CLAM, leading through a charming willow arch, into a lush marsh area filled with beautiful marsh plants, candelabra, and primula. Then, it’ll take you to a fun play area under the trees, complete with picnic tables, giant painted dominos, fairy houses, and soothing wind chimes.

As you wander along, you’ll discover the Orchard of apple, plum, cherry, and crab apples, crossing a gentle burn, and ending back where you started. Along the way, we’ll plant themed areas that encourage all our senses—touch, smell, hear, taste, and sight—to promote a sense of well-being for everyone who visits.

We’ve got play areas for the little ones and opportunities to entertain and educate them about the environment and the importance of outdoor spaces.

Our goal is to make this path accessible to all, and we’re hoping to secure some grants to make our dream a reality. We’re excited about this project and can’t wait to share it with you all! 

Article by CLAM chair Henriette Laidlaw