Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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The ultimate guide to bees!
7 May 2023
We know we need to look after our bees but how much do we actually know about them? Prepare to bee amazed!
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Forests for Health
25 April 2023
Trees for Cities supporter Diane Gabriel provides us with an insightful and historical explanation on why urban forests can provide health benefits for all.
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The connection between hedgehogs and urban trees
21 April 2023
Whilst many may think that hedgehogs reside in quiet, rural woodlands, they are popular in towns and cities and are very reliant on urban trees and greenery!
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Why do trees blossom?
22 March 2023
One of the most iconic indicators that it's spring in the UK - blossoming trees! They treat us to a beautiful display of soft, indulgent colours and mark the start of the season.
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How urban trees can mitigate flooding
26 January 2023
By planting trees strategically, we can help improve some of the effects already being felt by the climate crisis in our towns and cities, such as flooding.
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Late summer harvest recipes
31 August 2022
Cooking with seasonal food isn’t just a great way to use up the crops in your garden, it also has the environmental benefit of not needing air miles to reach your plate.
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How trees can help against extreme weather in coastal areas
17 August 2022
Frome extreme heat to flooding, urban trees can help mitigate extreme weather conditions in our coastal towns and cities
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HOW TREES KEEP THINGS COOL
13 July 2022
Find out the many way urban trees help mitigate against the effects of climate change and heatwaves.
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Clean Air Day 2022
15 June 2022
For #CleanAirDay, let's discuss air quality in our coastal towns and cities.
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Trees in Spring
28 March 2022
It’s that time of year when there’s more daylight, the birds are singing, our trees are blossoming and the temperature starts to warm up… Spring has burst into life!
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Top Tips For Organic Growing
1 December 2021
Our delivery partner Garden Organic have shared with us their exclusive tips to help gardeners better understand what it takes to become an organic grower.
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How Urban Trees have helped our Mental Health through COVID-19
13 May 2021
Urban trees have helped us to cope and overcome mental health issues throughout the pandemic, and will continue to do so long into the future.