YOUNGSTERS got their hands dirty as they took part in an environmental project aimed at improving a village.

The pupils from Hummersea Primary School spent a morning at Skinningrove with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust taking part in activities including sowing wildflower seeds.

The work has enhanced the recreation field for the benefit of wildlife and is part of the Skinningrove Beck Environmental Improvements, through the Loftus Development Trust.

Other work in the project has included beckside habitat management, wildflower planting and access improvements