Stories
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Our edible playgrounds scheme in Cardiff officially launches
15 March 2022
Our multi-award winning programme, which transforms school playgrounds into vibrant outdoor fruit and vegetable gardens, has been officially launched in Cardiff.
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School Environmental Awareness Campaign Day - Kiambu, Kenya
8 March 2022
In Kiambu, Kenya, just outside of Nairobi, a group of children from several schools got involved in tree planting for their community. Our guest blog by Antony Kowiti tells all...
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Trees for Cities selected as a winner of BiodiverCities Challenge
28 January 2022
Trees for Cities has been selected by World Economic Forum’s UpLink as a winner of their BiodiverCities Challenge for our work in ensuring children have access to outdoor spaces
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What we got up to in National Tree Week 2021
13 December 2021
As well as planting thousands of trees up and down the country, Trees for Cities smashed its fundraising target in just a matter of days!
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Trees for Cities begins planting in seven coastal towns and cities to boost green recovery
3 December 2021
Environmental charity Trees for Cities will soon begin planting 55,000 trees across seven coastal towns and cities to support green jobs and provide a boost for nature recovery.
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Top Tips For Organic Growing
1 December 2021
Our delivery partner Garden Organic have shared with us their exclusive tips to help gardeners better understand what it takes to become an organic grower.
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Our brand new Trees for Cities Community Hub!
25 November 2021
Just in time for National Tree Week 2021, we are proud to launch our new and alternative platform - Trees for Cities Community Hub!
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National Tree Week 2021
18 November 2021
Join our celebration of National Tree Week 2021. From volunteering at a planting day, joining our #GenerationTree movement or doubling your donation at no extra cost!
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COP26: Meet Young Climate Activist Zaki!
29 October 2021
15 year old Zaki tells us what inspired him to take action against the climate crisis and his plan to go big and plant more trees!
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Creating urban greenery in Kenyan schools
29 October 2021
As part our International Programme this year, Trees for Cities is partnering with Kenyan non-profit, COSDEP, to create organic fruit and vegetable gardens in schools.
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COP26: THE GLASGOW CHILDREN'S WOODLAND
7 October 2021
Trees for Cities are proud to be supporting 'The Lost Woods', a fantastic volunteer-led initiative empowering over 151 Glasgow schools to use their voice ahead of COP26!
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#GenerationTree taking action in east africa
16 September 2021
Did you know that for the past 15 years Trees for Cities has been proudly working with a range of partners to deliver tree planting projects internationally?