This report is about the Trees for Schools project where climate resilient trees have been planted in a local primary school thanks to support from Henry Nicholas. Henry Nicholas expanded their support of local wildlife and the community, following their contribution to wildflower restoration in Bristol in 2022-23. See the other projects they have supported here.
Every tree planting workshop with the Trees for Schools programme is bespoke and tailored to the needs of the school. We take into account the age of the children and the existing availability of green space for new trees. A pre-planting consultation with the school helps us to understand which species will best suit their plans for the site, map out the planting and plan how the trees will best be used as a resource for the school and community.
Through this project, young people were taught about the importance of trees to local wildlife and why we need to plant them to help protect our planet. The children learnt how to plant trees and then helped plant them with our Education Officer. As well as educating children about climate change and wildlife, this project helped create green learning spaces in schools and benefited children’s health and wellbeing by getting them outside and learning in a new environment.
Stoke Park Primary School in Bristol teaches children from ages 3-11. Approximately 1 in 3 of the students are eligible for free school meals. With their very own 'Green Bean' Green Team, the children elect eco-representatives to champion the school in all things environmental.
At Stoke Park Primary School, 100 young trees were planted in March 2024. The saplings were spaced about 2 metres to 2.5 metres apart across an area at the front of the school. As requested by the school, the trees have been planted to form a wooded area that will screen off the playground from the busy road. A native mixture of species was chosen to provide different colours, leaf shapes, blossom and berries, and seeds. The variation in tree species will allow for more diverse biodiversity to benefit from the project and to allow more learning experiences for students.
Tim is an ecologist with 20 + years experience in Environmental Education. He has a particular interest in woodland fungi and recently discovered a rare slug while working on a Teaching Trees visit.
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