Stories
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Tree snaps: weekly photo challenge
16 June 2020
Join our new photography challenge! Every week we’ll release a new nature photo prompt, to encourage everyone to rediscover their urban trees and local green spaces.
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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!
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Spring Ahoy!
19 April 2020
It may feel frustrating to be in lockdown for this most beautiful of seasons, but we can still enjoy the delights that spring offers. It’s time to turn detective!
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How to Haiku
17 April 2020
Haiku, the ancient Japanese form of poetry, is inspired by nature and has its roots in a deep appreciation of the natural world.
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The weird and wonderful world of the plant hunters - part 4
2 April 2020
Adventuring from darkness to light – the final frontier.
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Growing together in isolation
31 March 2020
Are you spending a lot of time at home, but want to stay engaged, positive and productive? Why not start a virtual food-growing club with your friends or colleagues!
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Does ivy kill trees?
19 March 2020
Could Ivy be the most misunderstood kid on the block?
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Ripple Greenway: turning an unused park into a community hub
28 February 2020
“I never used to come here because I was scared to walk down here with my kids after school. Now we feel far more relaxed and walk to school here every day”.