Our work
Climate Change Adapted Playgrounds
Adapting to the changing climate is essential for children that live in cities as they are hit hardest by the warming planet.
Heat stress, flooding, pollution and declining biodiversity can all be addressed through redesigning school playgrounds into havens for wildlife; with trees and shade that protect children from high temperatures created through the heat island effect in cites.
Playgrounds can be used as outdoor classrooms and local environmental issues, such as flooding, can be addressed through sustainable drainage systems including rain gardens and tree pits. Through our green infrastructure projects with schools and local authorities such as in Lewisham, London and Leicester, we are adapting urban playgrounds to help mitigate the effects of, and adapt to, the changing climate.
Get in touch with us at schools@treesforcities.org for more information.
Case Studies
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Inspiring a new generation of water-conscious pupils
Cardiff, WalesWe led workshops in schools across Cardiff, aiming to equip pupils and teachers with knowledge about water conservation and the role of trees in mitigating surface water flooding.
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New green playgrounds help mitigate flood risk
20 July 2023
We've been working with three Leicester schools to revamp their playgrounds with new gardens, trees and planters as part of a natural approach to managing localised flood risk.