Seeds of Change: Woodland Management at Stretford Meadows

Session 8: Understorey Planting and Edge Enhancement – Available to book from October

The Details

Join us for the eighth Green Skills session being held at Stretford Meadows as part of our Seeds of Change programme, where you will learn a range of green skills, from seed, to tree, to woodland. You do not need to have attended the previous session to come along.

This session will involve practical woodland management tasks, including understorey tree planting within a woodland, and woodland edge enhancement. We will be using tools like shears, loppers, slashers, spades, and shovels. All tools and training will be provided.

This session is for young people aged 16-25, looking to learn new skills, gain experience in the environment sector or just to try something new! If you have any questions or would like any more information, contact Nina at nina@cityoftrees.org.uk.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm at Stretford Meadows, Stretford, Manchester M41 9WG.
• Meet near The Boundary Cricket Ground, Lesley Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9EE What3Words: ///drag.songs.roof – you can enter Stretford Meadows via Lesley Road entrance, which involves climbing over some rubble, or through the Sandy Lane entrance.
• If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Nina 07354904064

Parking/public transport

• The nearest Metrolink stop is Stretford, which is a 20 minute walk from the meeting point.
• Bus 263 operates between Oxford Road Station and Poplar Road bus stop, which is a 10 minute walk from the meeting point, and bus 15 operates between Oxford Road Station and Sandy Lane bus stop which is a 5 minute walk from the meeting point.

About the site

Stretford Meadows is a public site with woods and meadows. The area where we will be working sometimes has uneven ground, thick vegetation, and informal paths through the woodland. A portaloo will be available on site for participant use.