Stories
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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.
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On Sheffield City Council’s new approach to managing the city’s street trees
17 December 2018
Trees for Cities' and Woodland Trust's statement on Sheffield City Council’s new approach to managing the city’s street trees.
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New years resolutions that'll make a difference
14 December 2018
Fancy making your new year’s resolutions mean even more? Why not get people to sponsor you for your efforts!
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Sacred trees
12 December 2018
The awe inspired by trees has had fertile roots in the past and continues to bear fruit and new shoots in our modern world.