Citizen Forester, Tree Maintenance at Greenwood Field, Tameside

The Details

Join us for a day of tree maintenance and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We’ll be giving our young trees at Greenwood Field some Tree-LC. We will be carrying out this work to ensure that these trees reach maturity and create woodland areas that will support the local wildlife whilst also responding to the climate emergency.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary. This activity is suitable for adults and older children because this task requires the use of sharp tools. If you are interested in bringing young children to this event please contact our team to see how you can be involved.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm
• Meeting at green gate at the entrance to the site OL6 8RJ, Smallshaw Ln, Ashton-under-Lyne
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• Please contact Jimena for any queries on the day: 07354904065

Parking/public transport

• There is only nearby residential parking available at this site: e.g. Heginbottom Cresent, Smallshaw Lane, Hall Road
• Getting the bus: The nearest bus stop is Heginbottom Crescent (Bus stop ID MANTPADT), a 2 minute walk from the site. The 396 bus stops here.
• Ashton-Under-Lyne Metrolink is a 27 minute walk away from the site.

About the site

Greenwood Field is a publicy accessible site used by local Tameside residents. The area where we will be working has uneven ground due to vegetation, and can become muddy following rainfall. Access to the working area follows a paved lane / footpath.

Please wear appropiatre clothing and footwear. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.