Trees for Cities, in partnership with Portsmouth City Council and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, are hosting a celebration of urban trees at Buckland Green on Thursday 25th August 2022!

Trees for Cities has been working with Portsmouth City Council to plant new trees in and around Buckland Estate as part of our work to green coastal towns and cities. Thanks to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, we have already planted over 4,000 trees in Portsmouth over the last year to increase canopy cover and encouraging biodiversity, and will begin planting more trees later this year!

What's on?

The festival will celebrate all things urban trees through art, storytelling, talks, walks, workshops, music and activities for all.

We will be running workshops throughout the day, starting at 11am and finishing at 4pm.

ACTIVITIES

• Grow Bags

Grow your own! An easy family-friendly workshop teaching you how best to plant flowers and vegetables that you can then take home with you.

• Make a pond

Help our team of experts create a new wildlife haven in the adventure playground in Buckland Green. Get stuck in an learn how to make a pond.

• Recycling Games

Know your white plastics from your black? These games will hone your recycling knowledge and remind us all to recycle more to protect our natural environment.

• Visit the craft area

You'll have the chance to get crafty and create nature masks, take part in leaf printing or produce your very own special 'tree wish' using our natural craft materials.

• Storytelling

Learn all about the secrets of the soil and discover more about wildlife through literature and art.

AND MORE ON THE DAY!

How do I get there?

The address for Buckland Green is Malins Rd, Portsmouth PO2 7BA. We encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transport to the park where possible. The closest bus station is Queen Park, a 5 minute walk away, where buses from the city centre stop every 15 minutes.

There is limited parking near the event site. If you have accessibility needs please contact us (see contact details below).

There is no need to book in to any of the activities in advance, just simply turn up on the day with your friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

Access For Everyone

We aim to make this event accessible to all.

If you have any concerns or specific needs, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator Hetty at hetty@treesforcities.org or on 07920 720917, who will be happy to assist you with more information on site terrain, parking, and the accessible workshops available.