Stories
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Meet our Team Trees Class of 2019!
19 April 2019
From Lisbon to Leeds, our charity runners are taking on a range of events. We spoke to a few of them to learn about why urban trees are important to them.
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A million trees planted. What next?
27 March 2019
On 20th March 2019, we planted our millionth tree. This of course is a huge achievement, but it reminds us that there is much more to do.
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Rachel's marathon journey - month 2
18 March 2019
Preparations for the Edinburgh marathon is well underway, but can Rachel run away from an annoying cold?
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The Lost Words campaign has lift off!
17 March 2019
Earlier this month we kicked off our London-wide Lost Words campaign, where we'll be delivering copies of the nature spell book to every primary school in the capital*.
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Intreeducing: the helpful hazel
9 March 2019
Although small and easy to overlook, that hazel has many powers, and is not one to be overlooked. Hazel is willowy, nutritious, crafty and has a fiery past.
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Rachel's Marathon Journey - Month 1
27 February 2019
Follow Rachel on her journey from novice to champ, as she prepares for the Edinburgh marathon in May.
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The Tree That Owns Itself
22 February 2019
According to legend, a man from Georgia, US, loved his white oak tree so much he gave it ownership of itself. But is it too good to be true?
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War and peace through the internet of trees
19 February 2019
Have you ever wondered what trees would say if they could talk? Well turns out they really can communicate with one another, and they have lots to say.
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Exciting developments for Edible Playgrounds
15 February 2019
We're looking back at a fruitful time for our Edible Playgrounds programme, and what exciting things lay ahead - all across the UK!
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Meet Rachel - Our Edinburgh Marathon Champion
31 January 2019
This May, Rachel will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime and run the Edinburgh Marathon in aid of our charity. We decided to get to know her a bit better.
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Who won our green fingered film competition?
29 January 2019
Our Grow On, Film It competition has come to a close for a second year and we’ve had so much fun watching the different entries.
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Crown shyness
12 January 2019
Respect my personal space! Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon where some trees would strongly prefer to not touch one another, thank you very much.