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Whether you’re an individual or a community group, we have lots of ways to get your hands dirty with City of Trees. Below you will find all of our upcoming volunteering opportunities and events across Greater Manchester – please take a moment to explore all of the details and remember to check back as we regularly add new events.  If you are a business looking to get involved, please visit our take action page.

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September 18, 2024

10:00 am

Roots To Work – Green Skills Day

Old Eaas brook, Urmston, M41 9LR

Roots to work will be assisting people into work. Green Skills Days will involve practical conservation activities and job coaching. We will support the

September 18, 2024

10:30 am

Detour with a Tree Tour, Castlefield Viaduct

Castlefield, Castlefield Viaduct

Come take a detour with a tree tour around Castlefield and learn fun facts about trees and their surrounding industrial landmarks!

September 19, 2024

11:00 am

Tree Maintenance at The Whitworth

Whitworth Park, Oxford Road, Manchester, M14 4PW

We aim to achieve some tree pruning and crown lifting to open up the pathways, and make the park a nicer, brighter space to walk through.

September 20, 2024

10:00 am

Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Leverhulme Park, Bolton

Leverhulme Park, Long Ln, Darcy Lever, Bolton, BL2 6BZ

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

October 2, 2024

10:00 am

Roots To Work – Green Skills Day

Old Eaas brook, Urmston, M41 9LR

Roots to work will be assisting people into work. Green Skills Days will involve practical conservation activities and job coaching. We will support the

October 2, 2024

10:00 am

Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Springwater Park, Bury

Springwater Park

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

October 3, 2024

10:00 am

Citizen Forester Woodland Management at Cross Lane Park, Trafford

Cross Lane Park, Trafford

Join us for woodland management and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

October 8, 2024

10:00 am

Woodland Management at Bank Bridge Meadow, Manchester

Bank Bridge Meadow, Manchester, M11 4FR

Join us for a day of Woodland Management and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees! We are carrying out this work to

October 10, 2024

11:00 am

Dementia Friendly Woodland Walks

Smithills Hall, Bolton

Dementia Friendly walks are designed to enjoy our local woodlands whilst connecting with nature and other individuals.
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October 16, 2024

10:00 am

Roots To Work – Green Skills Day

Old Eaas brook, Urmston, M41 9LR

Roots to work will be assisting people into work. Green Skills Days will involve practical conservation activities and job coaching. We will support the

October 30, 2024

10:00 am

Roots To Work – Green Skills Day

Old Eaas brook, Urmston, M41 9LR

Roots to work will be assisting people into work. Green Skills Days will involve practical conservation activities and job coaching. We will support the

October 31, 2024

11:00 am

Witchy Woods: Poetry and Leaf Printing at The Whitworth

Whitworth Park, Oxford Road, Manchester, M14 4PW

Get into the spooky spirit with City of Trees this Halloween, exploring nature and creativity with a leaf printing and poetry workshop!
Fully booked

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide all the tools and materials you’ll need, including gloves. There will be a briefing at the start of the day, so you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Yes! If you are staying all day, please bring along your lunch for our break halfway through the day. We will provide tea, coffee, water and biscuits to keep you going through the day!

We usually go ahead whatever the weather, we would only reschedule in extreme circumstances. If it’s really bad we will make a judgement call the day before or on the day of the event.

Find out more about our Citizen Forester volunteer programme