Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Peter Pan Playing Fields, Tameside

The Details

Join us for a day of tree maintenance and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!
We will be maintaining previously planted trees by securing mulch matts and woodchip around the base of the trees to help with vegetation management. The trees have been planted in response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They create healthier, happier communities, tackle the climate crisis head on, reconnect us to our natural world, and provide essential habitats for wildlife.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Tools we will be using include rubber mallets, wheelbarrows and spades. This activity does involve kneeling down, please do let us know if you have any concerns about this activity and we can provide further information. There is a portaloo on site. This activity is suitable for all ages.

The event will run until the work is completed so on some days we may finish earlier than 3pm – please let us know if you will be coming later in the day and not arriving at 10am by emailing team@cityoftrees.org.uk

Time & Location

• 10am-3pm, Peter Pan Playing Fields, Shepley Industrial Estate North, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5DR
• what3words: ///quiet.foods.garage
• If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Ashley (07354904472)or Rosie (07741655479).

Parking/public transport

• There is residential parking around Peter Pan Playing Fields, please be mindful of residents when parking.
• The nearest train station is Guide Bridge, a 20 minute walk from site.
• The following bus routes stop a short walk from site: 220, 221, 335, 345, 721
• Entrances to site can be found at: Off Shepley Road next to 4-2 The Old Stables, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5DH (///wheels.scared.bunk) and past 26 Paradise St, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JL (///ruler.clash.dine). Please see map below for meeting location. You will be able to find us from the City of Trees visible on site.

About the site

Peter Pan Playing Fields is a publicly accessible green space. The working area is mostly flat, with long grass and vegetation in places and informal paths. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.