Stories
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"Three cheers for trees!" - Rose's Walk for Urban Greenery
14 September 2021
How 9-year-old Rose became inspired to walk over 21 miles for urban trees.
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From Torquay to Taunton - Ben Coles' Walk for Trees
3 August 2021
After two days in intense heat, Ben Coles managed to walk 58 miles from Torquay to Taunton. Check out how he got on...
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Trees for Cities secures £1.2M in second Green Recovery Challenge Fund
28 July 2021
Trees for Cities, has been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million 2nd round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million-pound boost for green jobs and nature.
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Our 2020/21 planting season in numbers
27 July 2021
This season we’ve yet again done what we do best: plant trees, empower communities, and give schoolchildren the chance to grow up around nature. Take a look at what we achieved...
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How Ben is planting trees by walking to work
29 June 2021
Ben Coles at Somerset Council, will be walking 58 miles, from Torquay to Taunton, to work, raising money for urban trees.
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Planting healthier cities across the UK
17 June 2021
Join our campaign to build #HealthierCities, and help us transform the health of our cities for generations to come.
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Planting trees for the next generation ahead of the G7 summit
10 June 2021
In partnership with Newquay Orchard and Ecosia, we planted seven apple trees with 20 students from Tretherras to grab the attention of world leaders visiting for G7 Summit.
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Partnering up with The Queen’s Green Canopy
17 May 2021
We're happy to announce we'll be The Queen’s Green Canopy's delivery partner in urban areas as part of their campaign to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
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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.
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Mental health and food growing
30 April 2021
Spending time outside is good for body and mind. Find out how our Edible Playgrounds have supported both pupils and teachers during the pandemic.
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The Garden Gym
26 April 2021
Reductions in anxiety, stress and blood pressure have all been linked to regularly work in the garden. Have you joined the garden gym?
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Earth Day 2021
22 April 2021
Want to get involved in Earth Day? Read on for our top suggestions!