Every single primary school in Birmingham, Derby and Leicester is being given the chance for their pupils to plant a tree thanks to some great teamwork. The Woodland Trust and the National Forest, working with BTCV, the Forestry Commission and Conkers and Rosliston Forestry Centre, are making it happen as part of the Tree For All campaign.
Already 1,200 children from the three midland cities have got out and about and up close to nature. That’s nearly 50 coach loads. To make sure they got the most from their visit, as well as planting a native tree, they played interactive games, bringing science lessons to life through real contact with nature in the great outdoors. For many of them, it’s been a rare break from their urban surroundings.
Children from Clifton Junior School in Balsall Heath, Birmingham ventured out to Rosliston Farm Centre on a chilly January day. They planted wild cherry, silver birch and rowan, played colour matching with nature in the sensory garden, discovered some minibeasts and enjoyed a spot of birdwatching. Despite the weather they had a brilliant time (see right). Another triumph for Tree For All.
Our day in the National Forest
“Walking over the fields was really windy but it was worth it when we got there because we got to plant trees.”
“I really think the wild cherry will have grown so big when we see it again. I liked putting on the wellies and getting in the field.”
“Thank you for all the walking. It was very long and muddy – but nice.”
“The forest was fun and thank you for everything.”
“I enjoyed walking over the field. It was squelchy and muddy.”
“I thought it was going to be fun but it was wicked!”
The children of Clifton Junior School
