People in Calverton are being asked to plant trees and help create a new woodland just outside the village.
Two tree planting sessions are being held on Sunday, February 12 between 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm at the Wildlife Area at William Lee Memorial Park on Park Road in the village.
The woodland is being created as part of the Trees for Climate project that hopes to fight the climate crisis with the creation of new woodlands across the UK.
Schoolchildren in the village will be taking part in tree-planting sessions before the community planting on February 12.
The sessions are being organised by Calverton Parish Council and the Greenwood Community Forest team.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Cllr Lorraine Brown said: “We want people to join us and help plant at least one small tree. All equipment will be provided, but if you can, please bring a spade and warm gloves that you don’t mind getting muddy. Don’t forget to wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear.”
“The tree-planting site is a 5–10-minute gentle walk from the village
hall car park to the bottom left-hand side of the park. Please walk
around the football pitches.”
Booking for the sessions is essential and places can be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-tree-planting-event-tickets-511775352857
Trees for Climate is a five-year DEFRA-funded project to plant trees on
250 hectares of land within the Greenwood Community Forest and further afield.
