TOTS at Glenview Cottage Nursery have been very busy raising money for charity.

The youngsters took part in obstacle fundraiser to hold a bug ball at the nursery, and gained more than £700.

What was left after the event went towards buying outdoor equipment for the nursery, the SSPCA and Tullibody Community Gardens.

Part of the children’s learning involves understanding where food comes from and how important looking after the environment is to their future. This is supported by the nursery’s eco group and the partnership working between Glenview and Tullibody Community Garden.

Kev Martin, who is the community eco member, is also a volunteer community gardener and has helped establish a garden at Glenview. This year there was a bumper harvest of potatoes, runner beans, lettuce, courgettes and strawberries at the end of the summer.

The nursery is keen on making sure children know where their food comes from and on giving them the opportunity to learn outdoors.

Nursery manager Heather O’Hagan said: “It’s to celebrate what the girls and boys do in their nursery life and make them more aware of their environment.”

These activities help the children in their bid to obtain the Green Flag award from Eco Schools. The nursery has already achieved bronze and silver awards.

Glenview Cottage Nursery continues its hard work with the surrounding community to bring positive changes to make Scotland a greener and safer place for the children to grow up. It has spaces available for children age two to five.