Tree Nursery

Today we planted 100 trees! Members of year 6 paired up to plant the trees during their registration and lunch times. The idea is that the trees will grow in the nursery for the next few seasons before being transplanted and used in a restoration project in the Midlands where trees are needed.  The whole project has been made possible and is being carried out in association with the Earth Restoration Service. Thanks must also go to all the staff who helped with the planting today. Trees planted included Oak, Rowan, Ash and Willow. We look forward to seeing these trees come into leaf in the spring.

Tree Planting

Today we planted trees during Eco Club. The trees were provided by the Leicestershire free tree scheme and helping us plant were our two local tree wardens and Sam and Andy from Leicestershire Stepping Stones Project. We had great fun digging the holes on Thursday with parents pupils and staff working together to get the job done. Today the trees went in without a hitch and we can look forward to seeing them grow over the coming years.

The trees have been planted to provide the pond with shade and a new habitat for plants and animals. It will need lots of care, so we will get a watering team together next week.

learning how to plant

The tree is planted

The article in the Mercury about this event is here.