Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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The mystery of the mast year
12 November 2020
A squirrel dream come true - 2020 is an Oak mast year! Have you noticed more acorns blanketing the woods this year? You may have spotted a mast year - but what is it exactly?
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How we’re radically transforming an urban housing estate
29 October 2020
Despite a challenging year due to the global pandemic, we’ve been busy delivering a transformational urban greening project at Racecourse Estate in Northolt, Ealing.
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Precious pumpkins: our best recipe!
19 October 2020
Have you bought a pumpkin for Halloween? Don't let it go to waste!
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Watch: October garden jobs
30 September 2020
Whether you have an allotment, an urban garden or a lush balcony, we've got some top tips on what you can do and plant outside in October!
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Growing back to school
28 August 2020
As many pupils return to school, we have put together a bunch of great resources for parents, children and schools ranging from food growing to tree planting!
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New Tree, Woodland and Nature resources
24 July 2020
Check out our brand new resource pack, created in partnership with Nature Nurture CIC and Sensory Trust as part of the Growing among Trees Project.
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Our planting season impact in numbers
30 June 2020
Our planting season saw us plant nearly 100,000 trees with thousands of volunteers 💪 Not to mention our Schools programme which has grown bigger and better than ever!
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Watch: We are Trees for Cities
1 June 2020
Check out our brand new film and join #GenerationTree today!
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How to make your own bird feeder
27 May 2020
During lockdown, what could be better than bringing nature to your own doorstep? Make your own bird feeder and watch the spectacle!
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Ecosia and Trees for Cities join forces for the NHS
12 May 2020
Trees for Cities and Ecosia have teamed up to launch an initiative to plant trees in and surrounding NHS hospitals in the UK.
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Food growing lessons at home
30 April 2020
The lockdown can be a great time to start growing food at home - get stuck in with the whole family!
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Inspiring the next generation of tree-planters
20 April 2020
Over the four years of the Trees for Schools programme, we've helped 306 London primary schools make their school surroundings greener and healthier!