Hello Summer… Step up to see The Last Footprint

The Patch MK is renowned for its picture perfect fields of floral fabulousness every summer, with an incredible 500,000 sunflowers and more than 50 million wildflowers set to provide a sunny welcome this year. But those coming to enjoy the petal power provided by the Gurney family in 2025 will also see the results of […] The post Hello Summer… Step up to see The Last Footprint appeared first on MK Pulse.

The Patch MK is renowned for its picture perfect fields of floral fabulousness every summer, with an incredible 500,000 sunflowers and more than 50 million wildflowers set to provide a sunny welcome this year.

But those coming to enjoy the petal power provided by the Gurney family in 2025 will also see the results of a new partnership between The Patch MK and global artistic visionary, sculptor Erik Schmitz.

The Last Footprint is a collection of nine supersized sculptures, each one highlighting a species that is either endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

Featured creatures include the Giant Panda, Sumatran Elephant, Western Lowland Gorilla and Black Rhinoceros. Lesser-known endangered species the Californian Condor, European Eel, Amur Leopard, Hawksbill Turtle and Chinese Pangolin will also be available to view.

These stunning creations have been made using only sustainable and reclaimed materials, including timber from the Gurney farm in Milton Keynes and offcuts donated by Towcester-based Linnell Bros Timber Merchants.

The works will prove as enchanting to adults as they will to children, while shining a light on the fragility of the natural world, and the urgency to take steps to avoid catastrophic species loss.

“This is more than an exhibition, it’s a moment of reflection on how precious our natural world is and all of the resources on earth,” says Erik. “Each sculpture invites you to pause and think about what we stand to lose, and what footprints we want to leave behind.”

The Patch MK works for families wanting to make summer memories together, art lovers looking to take in some awesome craftsmanship, and of course, nature enthusiasts.

Explore the flower fields, have fun in the sensory-rich maize mazes and let this new installation awaken a passion for action.

“We’ve always wanted The Patch to be about more than just a fun day out,” says Rosalyn Gurney. “It’s about creating meaningful memories, and this installation is exactly that. It’s beautiful, yes, but it’s also thought-provoking and deeply moving. We are looking forward to seeing these imposing sculptures against the backdrop of our gorgeous sunflowers as they go through their lifecycle from bud to bloom.”

The Patch MK is open daily throughout the summer holidays. A general admission ticket provides access to all of the aforementioned attractions.

For a blooming great day out, check in with thepatchmk.co.uk

Read the full Hello Summer edition here: https://issuu.com/pulsegroupmedia/docs/hello_summer_2025

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